Replacing CPU in laptop

[Lukep123]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to change the CPU in my laptop;

Laptop details:

Asus X550C
6GB Ram
Intel Celeron 1007U, 1.50GHz

I looked on the Asus website for the direct link, but couldn't find anything on their website for this exact model.

I replaced the SSD recently, so the laptop isn't to sluggish, but the CPU is acting up and slowing the laptop down (freezing too) - I've reinstalled windows and the CPU finds itself at 100% pretty much all the time when doing work. If this should happen or not... CPUs are the only thing I lack a lot of knowledge about, hence the thread.

I was wondering, depending on the motherboard, could I replace the CPU with a newer model (If so, what options do I have?) or if my motherboard won't support a faster CPU, as it'd be cheaper than buying a whole new laptop. As the shell is nice, the ram is suitable, I have replaced the HHD with an SSD so it seems wasteful to blow up so much money on a new laptop. (Sorry for the noobie question)

[TheGlenlivet]

Looks like it's soldered to the MOBO like most laptops.  Sorry bud, no go.

[BloodyWaters]

Looks like they are soldered on to the board, so I don't think you can upgrade it.

[staubgame]

2 minutes ago, Lukep123 said:

Hi guys,

I'm looking to change the CPU in my laptop;

Laptop details:

Asus X550C
6GB Ram
Intel Celeron 1007U, 1.50GHz

I looked on the Asus website for the direct link, but couldn't find anything on their website for this exact model.

I replaced the SSD recently, so the laptop isn't to sluggish, but the CPU is acting up and slowing the laptop down (freezing too) - I've reinstalled windows and the CPU finds itself at 100% pretty much all the time when doing work. If this should happen or not... CPUs are the only thing I lack a lot of knowledge about, hence the thread.

I was wondering, depending on the motherboard, could I replace the CPU with a newer model (If so, what options do I have?) or if my motherboard won't support a faster CPU, as it'd be cheaper than buying a whole new laptop. As the shell is nice, the ram is suitable, I have replaced the HHD with an SSD so it seems wasteful to blow up so much money on a new laptop. (Sorry for the noobie question)

According to a quick google search the CPU might be soldered onto the motherboard. 
In that case, no can do.

 

Someone was asking here too. http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2277653/asus-x550c-faster-processor.html

 

[staubgame]

Just now, TheGlenlivet said:

Looks like it's soldered to the MOBO like most laptops.  Sorry bud, no go.

 

Just now, BloodyWaters said:

Looks like they are soldered on to the board, so I don't think you can upgrade it.

Ahh being every so slightly faster.

[BloodyWaters]

Just now, staubgame said:

 

Ahh being every so slightly faster.

You beat me to it!

[TheGlenlivet]

FIRST!!! hehe

[Lukep123]

Thanks for the really quick response guys, much appreciated, it's still got a bit of life left - but it looks like it's time to put some money away for an upgrade.

[D13H4RD]

Yeah, it might probably be more worth it to upgrade to a new machine.