Upgrading my CPU in old Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 40

[Evolver9]

I have a Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E40 with a Intel Pentium P6100-Arrandale Socket 989 rpga 32 nm. My motherboard is a 05794AC. Chipset is Intel-havendale/clarkdale Host Bridge Rev.02 South Bridge is- Intel HM55 Rev.06 Bios 80ET49WW (1.26)

I know how to install the chip but I've never looked up a processor for something this old and I'm abit lost on what's compatible with it.

This is my girlfriends computer and i was hoping to make a little hobby out of it while she's away. I plan on upgrading the 2gb ram to 8gb and swapping the hardrive for a SSD.

I don't mind if its a small step up in cpu or a big step but the best is what im looking for in this old thing.

 

[hang-the-9]

According to Lenovo, the available CPUs are here http/support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/migr-75358
Make sure you update the BIOS and it may be a good idea to match the wattage of the CPU to the current one.

 

[Evolver9]

Thank you Nine Ball So.....I can install an I7 in this ?

 

[hang-the-9]

Thank you Nine Ball So.....I can install an I7 in this ?

That list if for two models the E40 and E50. The i7 they list on that page has a different socket than the P6100, you should check your specific system and check for a BIOS update listing to see if it had different CPUs listed.