Solved! I5 4200U replacement with the I7 4500U

[eternalabys]

Laptop: Dell Inspiron 3537
I'm thinking of changing my laptops cpu to a more powerful one. I know that its technically not possible to do it but what if i would resolder/reball the new cpu to the socket. It should work because i believe that Dell uses the same motherboard on all 3537 model ranges. Or do you think i should get a new motherboard because of some hardcode on the motherboard and it would freak out seeing as it had a different CPU in it. And if so could i fix it by flashing the I7's motherboard bios?

 

[popatim]

You realize there is only a 0.2Ghz difference between the two processors, right? Both are dual core with hyperthreading enabled.

 

[bignastyid]

The CPU is soldered so unless you have the proper equipment and training you'll have to pay some one to replace the CPU. Or you have to buy a motherboard with the i7 on it already. Either way you are going to be spending a lot of money for very little actual performance gain. Imho it's a waste of money.