Upgrading Laptop Cpu, Is it worth it and Is it possible?

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Whether it is soldered in or not depends if you have the PGA or BGA version of your CPU. Looking at this, I would say PGA and upgradeable. I couldn't see them putting a spare part number on a BGA chip. Changing a laptop chip can be pretty time consuming. If you can get the CPU really cheap, I say try it. Just read this first to make sure everything will be compatible.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02623152.pdf

redplague

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Usually you can't. The CPU is usually soldered to the motherboard.

Even so, you can de-solder and re-solder another CPU if:
1. You want to open the laptop
2. You have the right tools to solder and de-solder a CPU (SPECIFIC tools, a soldering iron won't work!!!)
3. You can buy a better CPU
4. The laptop's motherboard is compatible with the new CPU

All in all, I think most would agree that it's too much of a hassle. I personally wouldn't do it unless the laptop was broken and I had lots of time on my hands.

Sell your old laptop and buy a new one.
 

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Well, the first thing would be to check BIOS compatability for the new CPU, but is does look like your board does have a socket rather than solder. I did a CPU upgrade on a laptop not to long ago and it was really easy, so you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck!
 
If you can upgrade it, I don't know.
But since you ask, here is my 2 cents worth. The G72's are basic notebooks designed for home use. I wouldn't think that upgrading the processor would do much for you. I mean, its only what, a 260mhz upgrade in CPU speed with very basic non-performance type hardware. I gotta think its not going to do a who lot for you on this budget minded notebook.
The i-3 it has is probably a very good match for the unit.
 

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Whether it is soldered in or not depends if you have the PGA or BGA version of your CPU. Looking at this, I would say PGA and upgradeable. I couldn't see them putting a spare part number on a BGA chip. Changing a laptop chip can be pretty time consuming. If you can get the CPU really cheap, I say try it. Just read this first to make sure everything will be compatible.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02623152.pdf
 
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You could possibly change it and I have never has a CPU soldered to the Mobo...I changed a AMD sempron to an Athlon on the Emachines G420 or soemthing like that and it had no problems!! But I agree with first comment just either buy a new Laptop more opposed for gaming or just buy a budget gaming PC like a low 3rd gen i3 or 2nd i5 if possible and GTX 750ti with 8gb RAM and a 450-500 PSU and it would probably cost less than buying a new laptop!