M Maxamoose Commendable May 8, 2016 1 0 1,510 May 8, 2016 #1 I have a dell inspiration 25 series 5000, it is a 5558 laptop. I was wondering if i could switch out my i5 5200u CPU for a better one like a i5 4590.
I have a dell inspiration 25 series 5000, it is a 5558 laptop. I was wondering if i could switch out my i5 5200u CPU for a better one like a i5 4590.
Solution bignastyid May 8, 2016 The 5200U is only available in a BGA socket which means it's soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable.
The 5200U is only available in a BGA socket which means it's soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable.
rgd1101 Don't Moderator Nov 7, 2011 17,845 216 87,600 May 8, 2016 #2 i5 4590 is a desktop cpu, not for a laptop. Upvote 0 Downvote
bignastyid Splendid Moderator Jun 19, 2011 3,148 60 26,840 May 8, 2016 Solution #3 The 5200U is only available in a BGA socket which means it's soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
The 5200U is only available in a BGA socket which means it's soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable.