Can i replace a laptop cpu

[pasitimusD]

hi, i currently have an amazing laptop with a good GPU a dedicated one, and a not so bad but can be improved cpu. Its an i5 4200U and since i mostly use my laptop for games, an ultra low voltage cpu is not a good idea. it still works for now but in the near future im just wondering if i can upgrade it. and would there be a compatibility issues with the power since i want a non ultra low voltage one?

 

[gumbykid]

Yes it's possible to replace a CPU, but it's difficult due to the tiny screws and such. You also have to worry about compatibility. The selection is also limited.

You have no need to upgrade yours anyways, it's a mid-high end laptop CPU.

 

[pasitimusD]

i see, im just a little bit worried since its clocked at only 1.6 GHz up to 2.3 when turbo boosted. Thanks anyways.

 

[gumbykid]

The specs say it should be going up to 2.7

 

[pasitimusD]

when a single core is active, but when two cores are active right around 2.3

 

[gumbykid]

That's still good for a laptop. There are some CPUs that are ~3GHz but cost over $600.

 

[logainofhades]

You cannot change the processor in your laptop. It is a BGA socketed chip, so it is soldered to the motherboard.

 

[gumbykid]

logain is right, I didn't look specifically into how your CPU is set up. Some CPUs are replaceable, however ones that are soldered cannot be modified.

 

[pasitimusD]

i see, thanks for your answers mates!!

 

[alphadogg123]

Yes it's possible to replace a CPU, but it's difficult due to the tiny screws and such. You also have to worry about compatibility. The selection is also limited.

You have no need to upgrade yours anyways, it's a mid-high end laptop CPU.

TINY SCREWS, just buy the correct drivers and a torch!
Replacing a cpu is easy its just a case of working through the laptop and identifying how it comes apart till you get to the cpu, it can be slow but really easy.