I'm not extremely good with computers, so I was wondering, can you change your computer's processor? There's a laptop I'm looking into getting that I really like besides the processor. It has an ADM processor, but I want to know if I can, like, upgrade it to an Intel Core processor. Can anyone help?

Erm... it's not recommended that you change your computer's processor. Most computer motherboards are designed for a specific type of motherboard only, and if you use an incompatible processor with it, chances are you're going to be left with an inoperable computer.

Also, it's more or less impossible to change a processor on a laptop unless you're really tech savvy and have the time/patience to pull it off (as well as a warranty in case you break it). Sorry.

Like Apple said, I don't recommend it. Your motherboard might be incompatible with the Processor, and on laptops the processor's really tucked away (On my old one you had to take the whole top half of the body off to find it; that would've voided the warranty, too), so getting to it is a hassle.

Motherboard that support AMD typically don't support Intel, either.

If I'm correct, processors for laptops are physically attached to the motherboard and can not come off or be replaced.

Thanks for your help guys.

Lol Apple products.

Anyway, yes, you can change out the processors, but do a fakload of research beforehand for specific processors you can use. In certain cases, you simply can't. Modular motherboards are easier to work with, but most laptops, unless build modular and expandable, are unmoddable. More than likely, you're stuck.

PM me, or post, your laptop's exact model number, make, and year. I need all the physical specs on it. I'll see about looking for a compatible processor for it, if it can use one at all. If not, suck it up and buy a tower. Trust me, they're better.

Oh, also (regardless of whether you purchase a desktop or laptop), try to get something in Intel's i line, not the Core line. This would be the i3, the i5, or the i7. For general computing needs, the i3 will work wonders for you. The i5 is more suited for slightly more advanced work and gaming (not like super awesome graphics, but stuff that looks good and goes fast). The i7 is if you need tons of power out of your machine.

You can upgrade it (like Xp-->Vista--> 7) but otherwise no unless your changing a smaller brand to a better known brand.(such as msi-->windows) also you can change it on a laptop Jared, unless of course it's on a mac, macs don't let you change anything

Yes you can change the processor out... even in a laptop. I have.

As Tech said do research and make sure you get one compatible with your motherboard. the last thing you want to do is blow money on something you can't use. Also use Google for how to's, its actually a really simple process to swap out the CPU however getting to it, not always as easy. Also pick up some thermal paste its pretty cheap and will be something you need.