2006-12-19 08:03:37 · 8 answers · asked by yougotlicked 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
As others have pointed out, 'it depends'.
In practice, don't bother. Notebooks are extremely tightly packed and a total pain to open up - even if the motherboard will take a faster CPU, faster speed typically means more heat so you will need more cooling ...
I once had a cooling fan 'lock up' (bearings went) on a Notebook. The cooling fan was part of a welded assembly consisting of a radiator, 'heat pipe' & heatsink that ran into the center of the PCB where the CPU was located. It took hours to get it apart and days to put it back together. It worked fine for a year and then the cooling fan blew again. Now I know better ...
2006-12-19 09:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Steve B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean you want to upgrade the Processor I would have to say : no .
It is remotely possible that your unit is using a standard CPU socket to connect the processor to the mainboard, however, most notebook CPUs are soldered to the board making it impossible to replace them.
Please look up the unit's specs at the manufacturer's web site to be sure, or just call the (usually toll free).
regards,
Philip
2006-12-19 08:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reasons that notebooks are a lot slower than PCs is due to a number of reasons.
a) more power is needed to power a faster processor
b) notebooks don't have that get rid of heat well
You could overclock your processor but that will increase power consumption and heat generated.
Best leave the notebook as it is & use a PC for the things you want a fast processor for.
2006-12-19 11:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can change the processor speed by replacing with compatible processor.Unless you change the processor you can't increase the speed.
2006-12-19 08:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by precede2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, with some laptops you can upgrade the processor. You will need to check your manufacturer's website for more information.
2006-12-19 08:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you upgrade the chip remember to up grade the cooling, the case may not have being designed for additional cooling enen thou the motherboard has been
2006-12-19 08:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by arnold j rimmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most notebook processors are embedded (soldered).
2006-12-19 08:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can upgrade the cpu chip or, even cheaper, upgrade your RAM.
2006-12-19 08:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋