Dual Core Processors Compatible with my Toshiba Laptop?

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I would not bother trying to upgrade the CPU in almost any laptop they just are not designed for it (and I used to work fixing and refurbing laptops for years) but if you have the tme and patience and can live with it if it just doesn't work at all afterwards then you can try it. The T4500 I linked to is like a core 2 duo with only 1Mb of L2 cache but has a higher clock speed to the one you linked to so overall I expect they would be similar.
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According to the review this one http://www.amazon.com/Pentium-T4500-2-30-GHz-Processor/dp/B004UJVJN4 may work (I think its the same socket) but its not simple to change a CPU on a laptop the bios may not support it (and there may be no update that does) and tit may be soldered anyway. Unless you are experienced in it chances of assembling it again and it working are minimal even even you can overcome the previously mentioned issues.
 
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Core 2's started in the socket 775 era, you're one generation before that with 478, Pentium 4's (single core) are the highest end thing you can get into that socket, or if you're lucky the previously linked CPU, and i wouldn't say that's a worth it upgrade.
 
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Thanks for answering Simon12. I saw on your link that this processor had one review set to 5 stars. They had actually upgraded their Celeron 900 2.2Ghz to the listed processor just as I'd like to. Think it's worth a shot to get this? And if it doesn't work, would I be able to just put my old Celeron Processor back in? Also, could you compare the Pentium T4500 Processor to the Core 2 Duo in the link please, and tell me which one you would prefer? http://ark.intel.com/products/29759/Intel-Core2-Duo-Processor-T7100-2M-Cache-1_80-GHz-800-MHz-FSB
Thanks a lot Simon.

PS. I plan on getting a MacBook Pro soon anyways. If this computer starts to have problems, I wouldn't mind as I have a desktop as well, and I could just put my laptops Serial ATA hard disk into it, than recover my files.
 
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I would not bother trying to upgrade the CPU in almost any laptop they just are not designed for it (and I used to work fixing and refurbing laptops for years) but if you have the tme and patience and can live with it if it just doesn't work at all afterwards then you can try it. The T4500 I linked to is like a core 2 duo with only 1Mb of L2 cache but has a higher clock speed to the one you linked to so overall I expect they would be similar.
 
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Thanks Simon12. I'll heed your warning about this, but I think I might as well go ahead and try. I ordered my MacBook just yesterday, so no worries if this fails!
 
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Whoops. Sorry about that. Lol but to answer your question (now a year old...), It works :) I just had to reinstall Windows 8 really. No issues.
 
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Your motherboard's socket is actually known as "socket P" and you can replace the processor. Your laptop's chipset is GL40.

Your chipset will only natively accept 800MHz processors on socket P, to rephrase that: your laptop will accept any socket P processor with 800MHz FSB. By that you are limited to certain Core 2 Duo processors and cannot accept Core 2 Quads (C2Q's unfortunately start at 1066MHz FSB). If you install a 1066MHz CPU, your laptop will not boot.

The T9300 is almost identical to the T9500, the only difference being the T9300 is clocked at a mere 100MHz lower; hence the T9300 is the best choice for a balance between performance and price. You should be able to accept all the following Core 2 Duo processors (higher you are on the list, the better the CPU is):

Intel Core 2 Duo
T9500
T9300
T8300
T8100
T7800
T7700
T7500
T7300
T7250
T7100
T6970
T6900
T6670
T6600
T6570
T6500
T6400
T5900
T5870
T5800
T5670
T5470
T5270

Your motherboard/chipset will also support Pentium and Celeron Dual-Core in addition to the single-core Celeron processors, however I would recommend a Core 2 Duo CPU. If you're also willing to experiment with your laptop, you maybe able to accept some 1066MHz CPU's if you physically modify your socket; which is a basic procedure allowing you to accept the otherwise non-supported 1066MHz CPU's. This is known as the BSEL Mod, and you can read more about it here. The BSEL mod will allow you to run 1066MHz CPU downclocked at 800MHz, hence you may gain better performance sticking to 800MHz CPU's anyhow.

I'd purchase the T9300 processor, try searching on eBay. The T9300 is a Core 2 Duo CPU which is compatible with your laptop.

All the best. :)
 
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Wow. Thanks, that info's really useful. 😀 I actually ended up going with the T9500
 
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Davidnj11,

Is the system working normally? I am investigating a T8300 upgrade for the same model. Someone said the B. I. O. S. requires the F1 key be pressed at every boot.

T. I. A.,

Silekonn
 
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It works fine for me. :) I'm on the latest bios though so if you end up having issues, try updating your bios.
 
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