Can i upgrade the CPU in my Compaq CQ60-302au?

HaganBrewer

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Hi i am wondering if i can upgrade the CPU in my Compaq Presario CQ60-302au. My laptop was running quiet hot so i pulled it apart to check for dust and i realized the CPU is NOT soldered on. It has an AMD Sempron SI-42. Thanks.

CPU
AMD Sempron SI-42
Cores 1
Threads 1
Name AMD Sempron SI-42
Code Name Griffin
Package Socket S1 (638)
Technology 65nm
Specification AMD Sempron SI-42
Family F
Extended Family 11
Model 3
Extended Model 3
Stepping 1
Revision LG-B1
Instructions MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD 64, NX
Virtualization Not supported
Hyperthreading Not supported
Bus Speed 200.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 1799.9 MHz
Stock Core Speed 2100 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 200 MHz
Average Temperature 65 °C
Motherboard
Manufacturer Wistron
Model 303C (Socket A)
Version F.54
Chipset Vendor NVIDIA
Chipset Model GeForce 8200M
Chipset Revision A2
Southbridge Vendor NVIDIA
Southbridge Model ID075E
Southbridge Revision A2
 
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I'm afraid not. You have the best processor available for your S1G2 socket laptop at the 25W thermal limit. There are other processors you can use, but they're all either slower or will overheat due to a higher thermal ceiling.

voltoid27

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I'm afraid not. You have the best processor available for your S1G2 socket laptop at the 25W thermal limit. There are other processors you can use, but they're all either slower or will overheat due to a higher thermal ceiling.
 
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