Y410 processor upgrade

Hi, here's my current spec

Lenovo T5450 Y410 59012531
core 2 duo 1.66 ghz
4GM RAM
160HD

I would like to upgrade my processor into atleast 2.2Ghz
but the questions now arises, please help me with these, or answer them briefly

1) is this thing possible ?
2) I already called some legit lenovo stores in my country and they said they don't upgrade processors, so where will I have my processor upgraded ?
3) how will I know if a 2.2Ghz is compatible with my laptop ?
4) will there be any heat problem if at the same time i upgraded to 320GB HD ?

 

What are you hoping to gain with the CPU upgrade?

1.- Yes, I believe the Y410's processor is not soldered on.
2.- Either do it yourself, or be prepared to pay a potentially large chunk of money to have someone else do it for you. In either case, if it's not Lenovo-certified, your warranty is nulled, so keep that in mind.
3.- Post the specific CPU number you have in mind, and forum members can try to do their best to you whether it is compatible or not.
4.- No. Most HDDs generate approximately the same amount of heat.

That said, even though this is most likely possible, I can say with probably 90% certainty that you will notice little if any difference, unless you do a lot of video converting, significant compressing/uncompressing, or other entirely-CPU-bound tasks that have the CPU as the bottleneck.

Most likely, a CPU upgrade will be a waste of money. I would suggest either just saving the money and getting a new computer when you really feel your current one is insufficient, or potentially buying an SSD, which will really improve the feel and responsiveness of your computer.

 

Im planning to have a dual boot with linux.

im currently using windows vista, and using this at work
i often notice that there is this lagg happening when i close some applications

 

i got another question..where can i buy such spare parts like processor ? ,,all i can see in my local store is hdd, ram

 

ebay, craiglists, usually all second hand....

Laptop CPU are not sold in computer shop since they are only bought by laptop manufacturers, so far there is not many DIY kit for laptops as of yet, so there is not much demand for laptop CPU other than from some advanced users.

 

newegg has a ton of mobile procs for sale if you want something with a warranty...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ubCategory=759&N=2010340759&SpeTabStoreType=1

 

If we use one of those CPUs from Newegg, will we still void our Lenovo warranty?

 

CPU is not CRU unit, so if you remove it then it would void your warranty, by the fact that the fan/heatsink use a spot patterned thermal compound arrangement, which you can't easily achieve without using a machine. So if you need a fan replacement under warranty, and the technician figured out that you have done a cpu upgrade, then they would most likely void your warranty.

 

I'd vote for eBay as long as you've got some kind of DOA warranty. The CPU is the least likely part to fail on your notebook.

I'd also point out upgrading to a faster hard drive or SSD is much more likely to yield noticeable performance improvements than upgrading the CPU. Plus it does not void the warranty.

 

From what you say, a CPU upgrade will not help that "lag." If anything, a faster HDD or SSD would be the most beneficial, as I said earlier.

 

can you sir(s) recommend any brand of faster HD for my lenovo Y410 ?, it only has 160GB of space..its not enough for my work, and as you guys said, it will enhance performance? by just changing the hard disk ?

 

According to the specs here, you've already got a 7200RPM drive. The best way to better performance from the hard drive would be upgrading to a SSD. The fastest ssd now is the Intel X25-M. The largest size is 160GB and they're expensive, but they fly.

 

1. i am pretty sure, i own the y530 and i have removed my processor
2. dont know of any place that upgrades laptop processors, yet in california i dont know of any computer repair shops besides Best Buy's GEEK SQUAD which can't do more for you than install antivirus or upgrade ram.
3. Check to see what processors higher model y410s have.
4. i dont see any problem with upgrading your hdd.
sorry to say this, but you seems a little too clueless to be upgrading your cpu.
do you really think you need a better CPU? chances are not, i could survive with an atom processor if i wanted to. (ok, maybe not)
I recomend that you upgrade to a SDD. THat will improve your computer's speed the most. Do you really want a 320gb hdd? are you running out of space on 160gb?
heck, i'm running on 29gb.

 

thanks..now I got curious about that SDD stuff, I'll try to hunt one in my place, sounds really intriguing..and yeah, I really need 320GB, I don't want to stick with windows for life, so it would be cool to do my work in a linux dual boot mode, plus i got tons of ebooks, several development tools installed and loads of codes in my laptop that's why im now lacking of space and experiencing some lagg despite of having a 4gb ram

 

It should use a Socket P Micro/FPGA, my y510 takes that, but you may need a different type because I think your chipset is the intel 45, mine Is the intel 645 chipset.

I was looking at getting a intel t9300, 2.5ghz with 6mb L2 cache.
That's a big up from my t5750, 2.0ghz with 2mb L2.

Plus the 9300 supports virtualization, better processor enhancements when using graphics, and it's the same wattage.

$180 on eBay.

Your processor is not soldered on, do more research, but if you're confused Now I don't recommend looking into it any further.

I haven't taken the leap because I don't have a HMM (Hardware Maintenance Manual) - it's annoying, my warranty is up, but I don't want to break anything when disassembling, and the HMM would tell me of any locks or tabs that I may not see.

If anyone has taken their Y510 appart or has the HMM from lenovo let us know.