Anyone replaced a CPU before?

JethroUK

I have Toshiba EQUIUM A200 Laptop I want to upgrade

I want to replace the processor which is currently:

Intel Socket P T2080 @ 1.73 Ghz

Any idea of a suitable replacement?

I understand it might be better to replace the laptop but it was my Dads so I prefer to keep it if i can

PS: I have swapped out the HDD for SSD which has been superb improvement on start up

paddyrg

Generally laptops are tuned in that similar performance components are used together, so the speed of the memory is suitable for the motherboard and cpu, the graphics card will be of a spec to suit the monitor and amount of RAM available, you get the idea. You may find there's approaching nothing to be gained tbh

AHAR

I replaced the CPU in a laptop once - more in curiosity than a quest for more performance.
I'd say that if you can actually get to the CPU and remove the cooling contraptions on it, then you may have luck swapping it for one of the following CPUs (Socket M ones only):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_microprocessors#.22Yonah.22_.2865_nm.29_2

Those are the most closely related models. You'll probably find no documentation anywhere to confirm which are compatible with your model though. You may be more likely to have luck with one that runs at the same 533MHz FSB rather than 667MHz. If they're cheap as chips (ho ho) on eBay, why not give it a try but don't expect miracles, or even any success at all.

Edit: Just noticed you think yours is a Socket P? Where are you getting that information from? Could be right - those sockets are somewhat confusing.

Mobeer

Bear in mind that not only is this likely to be very difficult, but also that socket P processors tend to be expensive as they are not often sold direct to customers.

Better to save for something new I think.

verystupidwithmoney

JethroUK wrote: »

I have Toshiba EQUIUM A200 Laptop I want to upgrade

I want to replace the processor which is currently:

Intel Socket P T2080 @ 1.73 Ghz

Any idea of a suitable replacement?

I understand it might be better to replace the laptop but it was my Dads so I prefer to keep it if i can

PS: I have swapped out the HDD for SSD which has been superb improvement on start up

Why do you assume the CPU to be the bottle neck? Rarely is, by the way.

bluesnake

If Tosh do a similar model with an upgraded cpu, then it may be possible. On bought motherboards, you can modify the clock speed, voltages and cpu multiplier, making the cpu faster but this also generates more heat too. These settings do not appear on most laptop bioses.

I would ask a Toshiba forum, before spending cash.

londonTiger

i always thought laptop cpu are soldered onto the motherboard

googler

I'd upgrade the RAM to its max before thinking about the processor.

prowla

Many laptops have soldered-in CPUs that cannot be replaced.
I replaced the CPU in a Del 1525 (which was socketed), from a Celeron to a Core2Duo with a higher clock speed too, and it made a significant improvement in performance.
You may find that the laptop is fiddly to disassemble, but there may be videos online.

almillar

Max out the RAM and HDD (SSD) on a laptop before thinking about the processor. I imagine CPUs that aren't soldered are a thing of the past now with the pressures on the size of laptops. If you you do get lucky, you'll be stuck with the same cooling system and possibly a hotter CPU, which will take its toll on battery life, and possibly your lap!

poppellerant

You may be able to put an Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2450 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) in. It has the same socket type and FSB speed.

Intel Core Duo T2450 vs Intel Pentium T2080.