Processor upgrade for laptop

[blade-works]

I have my brothers desktop pc with an i5 3330 processor. i am planning to remove it from the desktop into my hp g42 laptop which has an i5 460m processor. i would like to know if it is compatible. thanks.

 

[pauls3743]

In short, no. They use different sockets. I know that a number of laptop processors are soldered in place as it uses less space and I wouldn't be surprised if your is one of them.

 

[blade-works]

thanks for the quick reply. my laptop's processor is not soldered in place, i have actually removed it a couple of times in the past.

 

[hang-the-9]

In 99% of laptops a desktop CPU will not work. Look up what socket type the CPUs are.