Hi I have a sony vaio model pcg-71c11m, could anyone tell me if the cpu can be upgrated with a better one as it is really a s*

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Hi I have a sony vaio model pcg-71c11m, could anyone tell me if the cpu can be upgrated with a better one as it is really a s**t?

Thank you in advance,

Andrew
 
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That processor is BGA (ball-grid array) and is essentially soldered onto the motherboard. At those low TDPs, you should be careful - even if you have the necessary skills to remove and install a new processor the TDP may not be in your favor.

Short answer: No, you can't upgrade.
That processor is BGA (ball-grid array) and is essentially soldered onto the motherboard. At those low TDPs, you should be careful - even if you have the necessary skills to remove and install a new processor the TDP may not be in your favor.

Short answer: No, you can't upgrade.
 
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