MBP Core Duo to Core 2 Duo?

[amd4me]

Can i drop a C2D chip in my core duo MBP?

 

[Jack Flash]

No, the chipsets are fundamentally different.

The aforementioned information is actually incorrect. But, you still can't do it.

 

[Cybix]

no.

search is your friend

 

[chex]

the cpus are soldered in, so probably not.

If you could get the CD out without damaging anything (iI think this is impossible) then you could.

 

[flopticalcube]

Don't believe so. MBs and MBPs are soldered in place.

 

[flopticalcube]

No, the chipsets are fundamentally different.

Not true. In minis, you can drop a C2D in place of the stock CD or CS. Both Core Duo and Core 2 Duo use Socket M in the Napa platform.

 

[StealthRider]

No, the chipsets are fundamentally different.

No they're not; the only real difference is the processor itself. The problem is that the CPUs on Apple laptops are soldered in place.

Edit: Damn you and your fast fingers, flopticalcube. 😀

 

[SuperCompu2]

Soldered Processor removal is EXTREMELY difficult, and re-soldering on a new chip wold be near-impossible for the average computer enthusiast.

Socket CPUs are your friend, Apple. Sockets are your friend. 🙂

 

[flopticalcube]

No they're not; the only real difference is the processor itself. The problem is that the CPUs on Apple laptops are soldered in place.

Edit: Damn you and your fast fingers, flopticalcube. 😀

Even RSI can't slow me down. Forum spy is your friend.

 

[Jookbox]

Soldered Processor removal is EXTREMELY difficult, and re-soldering on a new chip wold be near-impossible for the average computer enthusiast.

Socket CPUs are your friend, Apple. Sockets are your friend. 🙂

no, a consumer buying a new mbp replacement is apple's friend.