Upgrade laptop cpu?

Heezea

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Hi, i have a VAIO laptop, it's a great machine but I'm thinking about putting a better CPU in there Is this even possible? Currently it has a Intel Core2 Duo p8400 @ 2.26 Ghz. The motherboard is a ICH9M. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
 
it is possible. maybe, although it maybe very difficult to obtain (and expensive) a better moblie cpu and even if you can get it the cpu, the laptop may not run with it. it probably better to get a new laptop if you want want more cpu power.
 

tortnotes

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^ Agreed. If you did determine that the notebook would support a better CPU and had the cash to buy one, you'd still have to disassemble the entire machine to get to the processor. In 90% of notebooks, this also voids the warranty.
Of course, you could have a computer repair shop do this if you're not comfortable working inside a laptop.
It's definitely possible, just expensive and difficult.