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    CPU question for the last generation MacBook Pro >>>>

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by JDELUNA, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    Are the CPU's on the Last Generation MBP upgradeable or are they soldered ?? If it is possible, how easy is it to get in there ?? Just wondering if I were to purchase a used MBP would it be possible to upgrade it with an Intel Extreme X9000 CPU from my other laptop ?? Thanks for any info. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. Colton

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    Pretty sure they are soldered.
     
    Colton, Nov 21, 2008
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    Most likely soldered.
     
    Robgunn, Nov 21, 2008
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  4. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    It is soldered. There's no way to upgrade the CPU on any MBP or MacBook.
     
    D3X, Nov 22, 2008
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    Ok thanks everyone. That is too bad it is soldered. Guess that is how Apple likes it. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Nov 22, 2008
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  6. D3X

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    Well, the reason why it's soldered is for cosmetic reasons. Having a socket based CPU would increase the thickness of the entire system substantially.
     
    D3X, Nov 23, 2008
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