dell is typically more modular in their approach to hardware (that's why their usually 6-8 months behind the newest technology), and you may be able to replace the cpu but, NPaladin has a point. IF you find an upgraded processor it will prolly have to come from Dell or a Dell machine. most laptops have either processor boards comprised of the process and a bunch of other components or their hard wired to the MB. i've worked on hundreds of laptops and 99% of them you either replace the whole MB or you replace a processor board.

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