Possible to change/upgrade a laptop cpu?

[GrobfootGaming]

Is it possible to change or upgrade a laptop cpu?  I don't know how laptops are really set up.  I've scrapped a few for parts before, but they had some weird AMD chip that didn't even look like a processor, more like a memory module on a stick of ram lmao.  

 

I have an Intel laptop laying around and I was either going to scrap it, give it away, or f**k around with it.  F**king around with it sounds fun so is it possible to upgrade a cpu in a laptop?  I think that old one I have has a Pentium B950 or something (really shite) 

 

EDIT: I did some research on the B950, and it has a sandy bridge microarchitecture (kind of surprised tbh) just for reference purposes.  

 

EDIT AGAIN: After a little more research, I found that it isa 35W processor.

[tbroadwater2010]

Is it possible to change or upgrade a laptop cpu?  I don't know how laptops are really set up.  I've scrapped a few for parts before, but they had some weird AMD chip that didn't even look like a processor, more like a memory module on a stick of ram lmao.  

 

I have an Intel laptop laying around and I was either going to scrap it, give it away, or f**k around with it.  F**king around with it sounds fun so is it possible to upgrade a cpu in a laptop?  I think that old one I have has a Pentium B950 or something (really shite) 

Its possible. Not practical AT ALL but it is possible. If your laptop is outdated, get rid of it.

[ALwin]

Most laptop CPUs are soldered on to the logic board.

[Aereldor]

It depends on the laptop, but in the case of most modern laptops and notebooks- no. All the enthusiast-grade gear comes with top-of-the-line CPUs in its socket anyway.

Even in the case of much older laptops- stuff has been soldered to the logic board for some time. RAM modules are still almost always swappable, but CPUs? Aside from an older Dell Vostro model I caught wind of on YouTube, I haven't seen many laptops you could simply swap the CPU of.

[thekeemo]

I believe PGA is soldered

[UMxMarky94]

unlikely,

 

some old dell youi can however it would require firmware update on the board

[★ Coups ★]

Ghetto watercool it lol.

 

[GrobfootGaming]

Most laptop CPUs are soldered on to the logic board.

 

I honestly doubt they would solder the B950 onto the board.  I will take the computer apart and check later today after I get home.  I believe the B950's are clamped in kind of like a desktop.  It might be different per-unit though so I will have to check myself.

[beach_boy98]

Most are soldered on to save cash. Quite a few older one do support swaping though.

[GrobfootGaming]

Most are soldered on to save cash. Quite a few older one do support swaping though.

 

That does make sense.  The AMD laptops I took apart were soldered, but they were also much cheaper.  The processor was smaller than a penny (kind of pathetic actually)  

 

Thanks for the help.  I will respond back after I take it apart

[Nena Trinity]

On some laptops yes but these are from the time where you could swap GPU also... (Vista era mostly)

[iHardware Shelden]

My HP Compaq 6515b, Dell Inspiron N5110, and Inspiron 15R allow for the CPU to be changed. I would be surprised if you can not seeing I have a laptop from the same time period with an i3 2xxx. Look up the model number and make sure it stays within the requirements and you should be good to go. Just upgraded the Inspiron N5110 from a Pentium Dual-Core to a Core 2 Duo (highest model supported) and made a nice performance boost over the old chip. Definitely recommend it but only if you make a decent jump in chips because if not you wont notice all that big of a difference for what you might pay.