laptop cpu upgrade

[p-Ma]

I want to put a Intel Core i5 i5-2430M * 2.4GHZ Socket G2 cpu or Intel Core i5-2540M in my asus x55a which currently has a Intelb980. The three have the same socket. is there any other factors? The i5 has considerably better performance and is cheap to find used. Can/should i do it?
is there other compatibility issues i need to know about. Motherboard comparability/heat issues?

 

[Lemarsghast]

There could be power and heat issues, but the real problem is removing the old cpu. Normally laptop cpus are soldered onto the motherboard which makes the cpu stay there permanently.

 

[learningbitbybit]

You will need to contact ASUS about that one to be on the safe side. But like Lemarsghast has said, CPUs are smothered in the motherboard of a laptop so it could be more than likely that you won't be able to upgrade that CPU.

 

[p-Ma]

There could be power and heat issues, but the real problem is removing the old cpu. Normally laptop cpus are soldered onto the motherboard which makes the cpu stay there permanently.

All the info i cold find on my specific laptop said that this particular cpu is not soldered in, however i did come across info that said the bios might not support the upgrade even if the cpu fits. how can i tell if the bios will support it?

 

[p-Ma]

You will need to contact ASUS about that one to be on the safe side. But like Lemarsghast has said, CPUs are smothered in the motherboard of a laptop so it could be more than likely that you won't be able to upgrade that CPU.

Thanks! i'll dig a little deeper but it sounds like a long shot whether i'll be able to do it.

 

[learningbitbybit]

You will need to contact ASUS about that one to be on the safe side. But like Lemarsghast has said, CPUs are smothered in the motherboard of a laptop so it could be more than likely that you won't be able to upgrade that CPU.

Thanks! i'll dig a little deeper but it sounds like a long shot whether i'll be able to do it.

It is, but there's no wrong in trying it. Just remember to contact ASUS about your model before trying anything. Cheers