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    Intel celeron m & core2duo

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MrXT, Dec 18, 2011.

  1. MrXT

    MrXT Notebook Enthusiast

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    My old laptop died a long time ago and is beyond repair but is fitted with a core2duo processor.

    I just bought a Packard bell argos c2 off ebay i think that's what it is, the seller didn't give any id codes at all only a pic and iv managed to link that with some pics from Google and since it has an xp sticker on it im assuming its the older version with a crappy celeron m processor which i know are utter crap.

    Is it possible to replace the celeron m processor with my core2duo cpu from my old laptop? Will it fit?

    It hasn't arrived yet so i cant just try atm.
     
    MrXT, Dec 18, 2011
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    Ari3sgr3gg0 Notebook Consultant

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    Only way to find out based on that info is try it. Depending on the chipset it may work but since we have no model numbers to work with we don't know anymore than you
     
    Ari3sgr3gg0, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. MrXT

    MrXT Notebook Enthusiast

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    Surely you would know if they can even fit in the same slot? same number of pins or not?
     
    MrXT, Dec 18, 2011
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  4. H.A.L. 9000

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    Different motherboard versions have different sockets. If it's Celeron with XP it's probably a Merom core or older so it's probably a socket M.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Dec 18, 2011
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  6. MrXT

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    hmm thanks guys, guess ill just have to wait till i get it and try.
     
    MrXT, Dec 18, 2011
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