Intel Processor MBP

[MBPro825]

Would it be possible to take the Intel processor out of my Macbook Pro (2.26) and replace it with a 2.8 Intel from a Dell Dimension 4600? I don't plan on doing this anytime soon, I just wondered if it was possible because they are both intels. Are there different dimensions for each processor and if there is, is that a problem?

 

[GGJstudios]

No, not possible at all. Processors aren't "plug-and-play"

 

[Sneakz]

Without getting into specifics, no it can't be done.

 

[Eidorian]

Going beyond the different sockets the MacBook Pro uses a soldered processor.

Just going off hand is the 2.8 GHz processor from the Dimension a Pentium 4? That's another wreck of performance comparisons.

 

[goMac]

If the processor in your desktop is a Pentium 4, your laptop faster would be faster anyway.

But regardless, no. You can't really replace a laptop processor, and you certainly can't replace a laptop processor with a desktop processor. Laptop processors and desktop processors are different.