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Can I change the processor of a laptop?

  • 12-08-2020 01:42PM
    #1
    pilartin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Can I change the processor of my lap hp 1000-1110LA
    Intel Celeron B820 at 1.70 GHz for an Intel core i3 or i5?


Comments

  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    You cannot.
    Most laptops can only upgrade the storage (HDD/SSD) and/or memory (RAM).

    Your only upgrade path is to buy a different machine.


  • #3
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    You actually might be able to. From what I can find online, that thing uses a Celeron B820 CPU, which is socketable, and you can apparently pick up for €4 on eBay.

    That said, it's ancient hardware. Unless you absolutely need that machine for something, I'd either look into a cheap-as-chips replacement laptop (anything will be an upgrade), or a Raspberry Pi if you're comfortable with a little more hand-on stuff.


  • #4
    pilartin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭pilartin


    Thanks for the advice


  • #5
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,151 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Something like this should fit it. Your laptop supports a g2 socket, one of the last mobile generations that supports socketed cpus. Just make sure you have spare thermal paste when you switch it over


  • #6
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    As someone on a similar processor, just save up for a new laptop.
    2nd-gen Core i5 doesn't play well with Windows 10.


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  • #7
    bobbyy gee
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭bobbyy gee


    Laptop CPUs are soldered in it's also expensive to buy someone like Dell would buy them for 40
    You would pay 200 you could buy a used mother board CPU combo on eBay UK but it might be cheaper buying new laptop
    Some people might sell laptop with broken screen cheaply


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