How to dismantle a iPAQ - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Chris H · 08-02-2006, 01:46 PM

Hi, as the title suggests, i would like to find out how to dismantle a iPAQ desktop as i'm going to change the cpu.

any help greatly appreciated, Thanks,
Chris

Dilbert1234567 · 08-02-2006, 06:24 PM

is it even upgradable?

portwineboy · 08-02-2006, 06:42 PM

As I recall you can remove one of the plastic sides by pressing a release button on the rear of the unit. I also seem to recall that you needed a special hex key to open the case further.

I hated these machines. I'll email my old coworker from back in those days and see if he has any better info than what I dimly recall...

Chris H · 08-03-2006, 12:29 AM

Yes, its a socket 370 mobo so i'm going to upgrade to 1ghz as at the mo it is 733mhz.
The button on the back releases the cd drive, then if you press the top of the side covers the come off and then you get the spiecal screws that i have a screwdriver for or you can use a flat head one but i took them out but still couldnt get to the mobo, i think you need to take the silver plastic stuff off that is on the top and front but i dont know how.

Chris

portwineboy · 08-10-2006, 04:53 AM

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...&lang=en&cc=us

Hopefully that link came through. If not drop me a PM and I'll email you a PDF of the tech manual.

08-02-2006, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris H Tilted	How to dismantle a iPAQ Hi, as the title suggests, i would like to find out how to dismantle a iPAQ desktop as i'm going to change the cpu. any help greatly appreciated, Thanks, Chris __________________ Intel Celeron 2.4ghz 512mb ram 333mhz NVIDIA GEforce fx5200 128mb 40GB Maxtor HDD

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08-02-2006, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
portwineboy Master of No Domains Location: WEEhawken, New Joisey	As I recall you can remove one of the plastic sides by pressing a release button on the rear of the unit. I also seem to recall that you needed a special hex key to open the case further. I hated these machines. I'll email my old coworker from back in those days and see if he has any better info than what I dimly recall... __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

08-03-2006, 12:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chris H Tilted	Yes, its a socket 370 mobo so i'm going to upgrade to 1ghz as at the mo it is 733mhz. The button on the back releases the cd drive, then if you press the top of the side covers the come off and then you get the spiecal screws that i have a screwdriver for or you can use a flat head one but i took them out but still couldnt get to the mobo, i think you need to take the silver plastic stuff off that is on the top and front but i dont know how. Chris __________________ Intel Celeron 2.4ghz 512mb ram 333mhz NVIDIA GEforce fx5200 128mb 40GB Maxtor HDD

08-10-2006, 04:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
portwineboy Master of No Domains Location: WEEhawken, New Joisey	http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...&lang=en&cc=us Hopefully that link came through. If not drop me a PM and I'll email you a PDF of the tech manual. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.