Replace Intel Atom N450 with N550 on my HP Mini 5102

[zowki]

I am planning on upgrading my HP Mini 5102 with an Intel Atom N450 to an N550. Since the N550 uses the same chipset I believe it will work. Can any confirm that this is possible?

 

[miimario221]

Yea its compatible both

Good Luck!

 

[jay_nar2012]

The intel atom is soldered onto the board (uses BGA), its not meant to be user replaceable unless you know how to desolder a CPU.

Don't bother, opening a laptop can lead to more problems and if you have a guarantee or warranty then you will void them or it.

You could upgrade RAM, that could improve performance a little.

 

[miimario221]

^^ Right the processor is solded. My sister has the D410 and nothing... :/

 

[zowki]

Best answer selected by zowki.