Looking to replace my processor on my laptop

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Currently I have a "HP DV6-6000 AMD Laptop Motherboard/Mainboard 665282-001." The processor is built into it. I have found some motherboards that match and don't have the processor built in. One was a "socket FS1" and one was a "socket LGA 1366." I am having a hard time figuring out which processor will work. I have found processors with those sockets, and was wondering what the factors I need to know are.
I found one with the "LGA 1366" socket, and a i7 processor that says "LGA 1366."
Does that mean it will work? I know it says AMD motherboard. So does that mean I can only get an AMD processor? What else do I need to look at other than the "socket?" This doesn't seem like it should be as frustrating as it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
Russell
 
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For the most part the processor is soldered into the motherboard when it comes to laptops. You will most likely not be able to replace the processor without a complete motherboard replacement, which may not be possible. As for intel processors in AMD motherboards, that is not possible.
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For the most part the processor is soldered into the motherboard when it comes to laptops. You will most likely not be able to replace the processor without a complete motherboard replacement, which may not be possible. As for intel processors in AMD motherboards, that is not possible.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply. I was looking at this motherboard.
http://www.dhgate.com/product/for-hp-dv6-6000-amd-laptop-motherboard-mainboard/172274816.html#s1-1-1|3672776208

Even though it is an AMD, it has a socket the same as an Intel I7 I found had.
But I will go with Intel won't work with an AMD motherboard. That makes sense.
When I'm looking for a processor and motherboard. Is the socket that tells you which processor will work? Or are there other factors, other than an AMD motherboard needs an AMD processor.

Thanks,
Russell


 
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The socket as the make are what to compare, if it says anything along the lines of am3+/fm2 its AMD. If its a LGA socket, its intel. Either way though those sockets are irrelevant in laptops as the processor is usually soldered to the board.
 
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The one I have now is soldered to the motherboard. That's why I'm looking for a motherboard that isn't that way. And trying to find a processor for the motherboard hasn't been easy. But you answered my questions. Thanks.

Would you mind just looking at this motherboard. Ideally, this would be what I'm looking for. But I think that some one got the information wrong.
http://www.dhgate.com/product/for-hp-dv6-6000-amd-laptop-motherboard-mainboard/172274816.html#s1-1-1
It is an AMD motherboard with an Intel socket. In your opinion, do think that's a misprint?

Thanks for all the help,
Russell

 
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It isn't a misprint, the processor is intel based although it has built on graphics and controllers by AMD. It will only accept intel processors though.

Also when looking for a processor for that motherboard, make sure it has the m suffix which means it is meant for a laptop motherboard.
 
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Awesome. You have been extremely helpful. Now at least I know what I'm checking for. I won't bother you any more.
Thanks

 
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