Solved! I5 4200U replacement with the I7 4500U

eternalabys

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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?
 
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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.

bignastyid

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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.
 
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