How to Upgrade Processor on Laptop

How to upgrade processor on laptop: If you are planning to upgrade the processor of your laptop to more powerful one then you are on the right track. Yes, it is quite helpful as it enhances the life span of your laptop and increases its efficiency. But, you may be thinking how to do it.

Upgrade processor on laptop

Are you struggling with your old and really a slow processor on your laptop? Want to replace it with a new one so that it increases the speed of your laptop? For example, upgrading the following

• From – 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo to 2 GHz Core 2 Duo T7200 (Full Comparision)

This upgrade processor on laptop yields amazing results but isn’t an easy process.

It is important to buy CPU that is compatible with the laptop. Some laptops come with soldered-in CPU and nonreplicable CPU.

In case the processor is easily upgradable, you need to search for a suitable replacement.  When it comes to the upgrade of graphics card for your laptop the ideal way is to search for what CPU type was sold with the laptop over recent years. You can Google it by providing “laptop’s model number”CPU.

It is always better to read the service manual that you got with your laptop before you try any process on your laptop. Also, try to protect the hardware for any electrostatic discharge. You can do this by wearing wrist wrap (antistatic) while dealing with internal parts.

Points to remember for upgrading processor

• Make sure the processor you have supports your motherboard.
• You need a screwdriver and flat-blade(medium) screwdriver
• Antistatic wrap plus a foam pad (conductive) to escape threats caused due to static electricity.
• Carry out the upgrade on a flat surface which isn’t carpeted.

Before you buy a new processor check it is compatible with the motherboard. To know whether it is compatible or not you can check the product specifications that state the processors which support motherboard. For some laptop models you need to check the specifications for motherboard.

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The entire process to carry out the upgrade processor on laptop is quite tricky and if you are not tech savvy and never attempted it before, then try to seek help from experts who are technically sound. You can ask your hardware guy do it for you.

There are many technical aspects involved while upgrading it to a better performance. Certainly, you will find your laptop run faster and you can use your laptop for more years to come.

The process of upgrading processor on laptop is quite beneficial in terms of improving efficiency of your laptop but you need to be aware of how it needs to be done correctly.

Well, you can choose to seek help from technical guy as he would be able to help you without any hassles with hardware/software aspects. If you are trying it for the first time, make sure you have someone to guide you who have already done the upgrade in the past and know the details of the process.

Ajit Yadav

Author Bio: Ajit yadav is a professional blogger and co-founder of WindowsClassroom. He is a software engineer by education and blogger & writer by profession.