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    Can I install another processor in my notebook?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kojack, Nov 2, 2017.

  1. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    I have a dell 13 5000 2 in 1. It has the 4405U processor in the bga 1365 socket (i think). Can I install another processor? also, does this chip have GPU on board...I have the 510 right now, I was looking at a mid range i5 or lower range i7 chip with 520 or 620 on board.

    I know I swapped the chip in my ole 7720 to a 9300 c2d and it made a big difference.
     
    kojack, Nov 2, 2017
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    BGA = soldered
     
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    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    ahhhh cool. Not that I have much issue with the processor in my system now....but its fun to tinker...but no tinkering with this one ha ha ha!
     
    kojack, Nov 2, 2017
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    you can upgrade by soldering another CPU onto the board. Just make sure the board actually supports the new CPU. I've upgraded a few and they always worked, thus far no issues.

    As far as I know ur board would support up to Core i7 6500U. If you don't have any experience soldering BGA chips, then I highly advise not to do so.
     
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    My good friend is an xray technician...soldering chips is childs play. I have no issues swapping out chips etc, but he does my cap replacements etc because my iron skills are mainly wiring motorcycles I custom build.
     
    kojack, Nov 2, 2017
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