Can I upgrade my Laptop's CPU without removing the motherboard?

YJN

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I'm using an MSI CR460 on a Pentium B940 CPU. I've checked and there are later produced laptops of a similar model that use the i7 core. I don't really want to remove my motherboard though and am wondering how possible it is to upgrade (I was looking at the i7-2640M).

What are your recommendations and what advice do you have regarding performance with my computer?

(Also, I'm stuck on 32-bit and although it is capable of going onto 62-bit, it refuses).
 

YJN

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Yes to both, but for some reason it refuses. I've attempted to install the 64bit several times. It winds back up on 32bit.

 

YJN

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Apparently under package, Socket 988B rPGA