Swap in an i7-920XM processor

Is it possible to upgrade a laptop with either an i3-xxx processor or an i7-720 processor to an i7-920XM processor? I believe the i3's use the same socket as the i7's. If the switch is possible, I have two concerns:
1 - power: Would the unit deal with the increased power usage of the 920XM and how about the AC power adaptor?
2 - cooling: Would the cooling capabilities of typical i3 laptops (or even i7-720's) be sufficient for the 920XM?

 

That's going to depend entirely on the specific unit. A notebook that comes with a 720QM and a 120w or better brick will probably be OK. I would bet most notebooks that come with an i3 stock would melt trying to run a 920XM though.

 

if its an i7-720qm to 920xm , it is possible...however from i3 to i7-920xm is highly doubtful or ur laptop won't boot.. due to power shortage or BIOS restriction but really it depends on what laptop u have..

 

90W brick runs a 720QM and gets pretty warm. The 920XM can only be worse.
Temp-wise, most 720QM laptops already have terrible heat issues, so going to 920XM is only going to make them worse.

 

The laptops in question are a Dell Studio 15 with an i3 and Lenovo Thinkpad W510 with an i7.
I can understand that the swap would be unit-dependant, but what are the features the determining factors?

Supplied power
Heat disipation
Are there any others?

I assumed that the powersource might have to be increased, but don't know how that would effect a laptop (by increasing the juice). Would the rest of the system handle the increase? Or would the existing unit have to already be capable of handling it? If so, how would that be determined?

I imagine the issue of heat dissipation is more subjective. Unless the manufacturer uses the exact same chassis and compnents for its i7-920XM. Problem is, if the manufacturer doesn't offer the Extreme option, then it's questionable. Any advice.

 

The laptops in question are a Dell Studio 15 with an i3 and Lenovo Thinkpad W510 with an i7.
I can understand that the swap would be unit-dependant, but what are the features the determining factors?

Supplied power
Heat disipation
Are there any others?

I assumed that the powersource might have to be increased, but don't know how that would effect a laptop (by increasing the juice). Would the rest of the system handle the increase? Or would the existing unit have to already be capable of handling it? If so, how would that be determined?

I imagine the issue of heat dissipation is more subjective. Unless the manufacturer uses the exact same chassis and compnents for its i7-920XM. Problem is, if the manufacturer doesn't offer the Extreme option, then it's questionable. Any advice.

 

BIOS support.

 

The W510 supports it.

 

so does the asus G73 , Sager NP8690 and 8760, Alienware M15x and M17x but it really depends on what laptop u have.. it is certainly not going to work in a dell studio 15 or something but it will work for sure in the above laptops with no problems.

 

The OP was specifically asking about the W510, that's why I posted it. The G73 is under the category of "not supported but it does work". Unless Asus has changed that recently.

 

are u sure? I though it always worked with asus and there was BIOS support.