Can I upgrade my laptop's CPU?!?!

[JacksonPa]

I have a Asus X5DC, it has 3Gb RAM, 250Gb HDD which is awesome for me, yet it only has a 1.2ghz processor which is ridiculous, can anyone tell me if i can upgrade the cpu of this laptop, im looking to upgrade it to around 2ghz to about max 2.4, also how much would that cost?

thank you :)

[dizmouk2009]

Hey, it is possible to upgrade the CPU's, even something I would do myself as opposed to paying someone to do a job that can be done if you are confident enough. My knowledge of laptop MOBO's aren't up to date so I'm not sure what CPU size it will support. Personally I'd get in contact with a computer shop/repair shop (maybe even the big retailers like PC world etc) and ask them what size CPU will work on that Motherboard. Chances are they won't have a clue but it's worth a shot. Good luck with it and sorry I couldn't really answer your question properly.

[ChuckFickens]

from a very quick look if you are lucky you will be able to put a 1.77ghz cpu max in it

I personally would say for the trouble/cost of locating a new CPU, the hassle of stripping a laptop to the level required to change a CPU and the risks associated with stripping it down to that level it's not worth it.

Save your pennies and get a faster laptop instead.

[Vagrant]

Fully agree with CF's comments.
One extra point - even if it is physically possible to plug in a faster CPU, it may overload the power supply and/or cause the Laptop to overheat - faster CPUs take more power and generate more heat, and laptops are usually designed with the bare minimum power supply / cooling capacity to maximise battery life.
I'm not familiar with your particular model of laptop, so I don't know if this is a problem ore not, but please check before proceeding.