Upgrading laptop CPU

[cmt9000]

Does anyone know if it's possible to upgrade the CPU in a laptop? I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 with the Intel T5200. I'd like to upgrade to the T7400. The sockets are the same, but I am not sure if the BIOS will recognize the faster chip.

Thanks!

 

[Brainonska511]

As long as you have the latest BIOS from Dell, it will work since they sell the Inspiron E1505/6400 with C2D processors (667MHz FSB only).

 

[cmt9000]

My concern is, while the T5200 is a C2D, the FSB is 533 where as the T7400 is 667.

 

[Brainonska511]

It is compatible. The 945 chipset is compatible with 533MHz and 667MHz FSB, so C2D and CD processors of both types are compatible with the board. Dell sold the Inspiron E1505/6400 with processors that had 533MHz FSB and 667MHz FSB, so it won't be a problem.

 

[cmt9000]

Thanks man