On Fri, 2004-12-24 at 14:22 -0600, Dennis McCormick wrote: > I use my Q800 for almost everything. > I travel with a 280c which doesn't have an FPU. > Could I add an FPU by swapping the processor in the 280c from a 68040LC > to a 68040? > The 270c used a 68030 (no LC) so heat shouldn't be a problem. > Thoughts? > Dennis in Wisconsin
The short answer: Yes. It'd work fine. The long answer: Good luck finding a 68040 in the proper pin package. It's not the standard socketed 68040 like in a Quadra. Also, it's not socketed at all so you'd need either a lot of soldering irons or whatever device one needs to solder chips. AFAIK the only Powerbook to use a full 68040 in that package was the PB 550. These are quite rare outside of Japan and would be a crime to kill one for a Duo. Still, 280c boards are cheap so if you manage to find a 68040 in the right package, have at it and let us know how it goes ;) You'd quite possibly have the world's only 280c with a full '040. I doubt a 68040 would be much or any hotter than a 68LC040. Scott -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
