Pentium M processors are designed for laptop computers and other mobile devices.
The Pentium is optimized for mobile computing. It is a small, low-wattage CPU. It's CPU socket can accept other CPUs, though some CPUs that physically fit into the socket are actually incompatible with it. Ensure that a motherboard can support a dual core processor before you purchase an upgrade. But upgrading a laptop CPU is much more involved than replacing a desktop.
Instructions
Upgrading to Dual Core
1. Update your motherboard BIOS. Visit the motherboard's Website to download the most recent BIOS version and follow the site's instructions in updating it.
2. Remove the hinge covers. Pry up plastic hinge covers and pull them away.
3. Remove the keyboard. You likely will find attaching screws for the keyboard under the hinge covers that were removed. Unscrew these, tilt the keyboard up and remove it. Don't forget to unplug the keyboard connector.
4. Remove the laptop display by removing the screws at the back and bottom of the display. Disconnect any antennas or connectors.
5. Remove any optical drives. They will probably slide out after depressing a release latch or by removing a few screws.
6. Remove any screws securing the upper laptop shell and remove the shell.
7. Remove the laptop graphics card for access, if possible.
8. Remove the CPU heat sink by unscrewing its retaining screws or unfastening any other retaining mechanisms.
9. Remove the Pentium M CPU by unscrewing the retaining screws or unlatching the lever on the CPU socket to release the CPU and pulling the processor straight up.
10. Install the new dual core processor and secure it with screws or by locking it into place with the lever on the processor socket.
11. Apply thermal compound to the CPU before attaching the heat sink.
12. Attach and secure the heat sink onto the new CPU and reinstall the computer components in reverse order.
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