upgrading a laptop processor

[griz145389]

I will be picking up a Compaq Armada pIII 700 mhz laptop later today for free, and was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the processors in laptops. I have never owned a laptop before, so I have never researched this before.

 

[onick]

may be i could be wrong, but i do not think the processor of that laptop can be updated. most probably it is soldered with the mobo.

 

[Lamont Cranston]

I doubt it is soldered directly to the board, but i have been wrong before. The best thing u can do is search the internet for a diagram on how to take it apart. If you have the processor for free, it never hurts to try.

 

[Sam Ontario]

There are many versions of PIII processors and they are usually non-interchangeable. You have a PIII 700 and maybe your best bet will be a PIII 800 Mhz, I could be wrong. Even a PIII 800Mhz fits your Compaq Amanda, does not warrant that little upgrade. If you are just typing or surfing, I think PIII 700Mhz is just OK.

 

[Lamont Cranston]

It never hurts to have the experience tho....i still say give it a shot

 

[fatez]

Sure it is possible, but are you willing to give up an arm and a leg to do it? What I mean is that you have to find out if your motherboard support that chip or not. Assuming from your post, and let say you want to upgrade to core 2 duo, you have to replace the motherboard and ram, and they will cost you an arm and a leg. I believe the only component you can reuse is your case. My advice is not to do it. Get a new notebook for a cheaper price and save you the hassle.