Upgrading Sony vaio VPCEB-11FX processor

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I have a sony vaio VPCEB-11FX with an i3 processor and wanted to know if it is possible to upgrade to an i5, and how difficult such an upgrade would be. I still feel like a beginner in computer remodeling. I have taken apart my computer to clean and replace the heatsink and fan with additional thermal grease, and I am aware that ram is very computer-specific, but computer terminology, or anything cpu or motherboard is foreign to me. So any specific advice would be much appreciated. Particularly regarding possible glitches in size or software component upgrades needed. Also just as a frame of reference I don't entirely understand what a BIOS is, and most computer terms are foreign to me. So please use somewhat basic language or define your terms ( I do know what ram, hard drive and operating system are if that helps :) Thanks all!

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It might be possible, but I do not recommend it. The i3 330m came in two varieties: one can be upgraded (with motherboard support) and one cannot be because it is soldered to the motherboard. I'm not sure which version your laptop has. Even if the CPU is removable/replaceable, there is no guarantee that Sony's software would support a different CPU. It should, but that doesn't mean it will. The only way to know for sure in that case is to try it.
Besides the fact that it likely won't work, I don't recommend the upgrade because for the cost and effort, you won't improve performance much. The only difference between the i3 and i5 in this case is a slightly faster clock speed. Both have the same 2 core configuration.
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It might be possible, but I do not recommend it. The i3 330m came in two varieties: one can be upgraded (with motherboard support) and one cannot be because it is soldered to the motherboard. I'm not sure which version your laptop has. Even if the CPU is removable/replaceable, there is no guarantee that Sony's software would support a different CPU. It should, but that doesn't mean it will. The only way to know for sure in that case is to try it.
Besides the fact that it likely won't work, I don't recommend the upgrade because for the cost and effort, you won't improve performance much. The only difference between the i3 and i5 in this case is a slightly faster clock speed. Both have the same 2 core configuration.
 
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