can my motherboard take upgrade from i3 to i5 or i7?

[daveaka1]

i have a hp probook 6540b i have a i3 m350 prosesser i wish to upgrade to i5 i7 if poss i dont no if it is soldered to the motherboard?

 

[ihog]

Yes, you can. Look here: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c03076600/c03076600.pdf

And go to page 117. Everything you need to know is there. Make sure you have isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free/cloth/rag to clean the thermal paste off, and thermal paste to apply.