Upgrading Pentium p6100 to i5 520M

[RedAgent14]

Hi all,
I just got a refurbished laptop. Since I knew in advance that the laptop would have a pentium p6100 CPU, I got an i5 CPU that fit the same socket (socket G1). Upon switching the processors and trying to turn the computer on, the failsafe activated. Is this because the i5 takes more power, or is it more likely because I did not put enough thermal paste in the new processor? If it is because the i5 takes more power, how can I fix this? is it possible to upgrade a laptop's PSU?

 

[boosted1g]

Could be that the bios does not support that processor.
Could be you inserted it wrong
Could be a power issue like you suggested.

 

[RedAgent14]

Could be that the bios does not support that processor.
Could be you inserted it wrong
Could be a power issue like you suggested.

How would I be able to find out if the processor is supported by the bios? The laptop doesn't even show the POST screen (press f2 to go to bios, etc.)

 

[boosted1g]

You can search the internet for a supported CPU list for your laptop.
Don't be surprised if you don't find anything as this kind of information is not well documented by the OEM who would rather you just buy a new laptop over trying to upgrade something.

Most laptops now days have their cpu soldered right to the board in order to get that extra 1/8 to 1/4 thinner of a laptop as well as save 35 cents per laptop.