how can i tell if my motherboard supports a higher cpu?

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When you google the cpu, you can get the socket info. It's soldered so you can't upgrade it. Either get a new laptop or you are stuck with what you have. Although even if they are the same socket, it doesn't mean it's compatible.
When you google the cpu, you can get the socket info. It's soldered so you can't upgrade it. Either get a new laptop or you are stuck with what you have. Although even if they are the same socket, it doesn't mean it's compatible.
 
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