Originally Posted by
ScottC
True; but at least it's still possible.
I've quite often changed the CPU in my desktop AND laptop. On most Dell laptops it's just a couple of screws to get to the CPU, and around $200 spent at Newegg on the correct mobile Intel chip.
...and then praying that the computer's OEM BIOS properly addresses the new processor's speed, cache, and multiplier, else having to try, find, and flash the North/Southbridge chipset maker’s applicable BIOS.