Upgrading cpu

[Bubba9833]

Hello, I have a system with and i5 processor and my friend has a laptop that the keyboard doesn’t work anymore, that has and i7 processor. Am I able to put the better processor into my desktop, if so, is it a good idea? And what is the best way to go about doing it?

[Shimejii]

The more then likely answer, No. Most laptops are not  built to be swappable. Theres no indication about the Generation of the CPU, how much it would take to take the CPU out, and a whole lot more.

[Fasauceome]

It would of course help to tell us what the processors are, if you had thought this was possible, unless you assume every processor just works in every motherboard.

[RobbinM]

Get the part numbers. See if they are the same socket.

See if both laptops have sockets, not soldered CPU's.

Make sure the laptop that you are going to upgrade has an i7 model, so you're sure it can handle the heat/power draw.