how do you replace or upgrade a microprocessor on a pc?
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It is located on the motherboard.  You must remove the heatsink and fan, and pull a small lever, and then the processor can be taken out.  This should not be done though, without a good knowledge of the inner workings of a computer.  Read the tutorials at the links below, and you should have the knowledge you need.
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pretty simple, install the program CPU-Z (it's free)\nhttp://www.cpuid.com
69933
u can upgrade the mother bord and make it better and/or just buy 1 or 2  memory sticks(ram) and stick them in ur comp.
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Most l/tops have their processors soldered onto the M/B howvere ther are some that aren't. and with those you might be able to upgrade tem to P4
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I really would reconsider upgrading the memory only.\n\nThe reality is that your PC is very old and needs to be upgraded.  For $100 you could buy a good used PC where the memory you're gonna buy is gonna cost around $40\n\nAnyway...you'll need:\n\nTechnology: SDRAM - non-ECC\nForm Factor: DIMM 168-PIN\nUpgrade Rule: Max 128 MB module\n\nGood luck!
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download bios from manufacturer and flash the one you have then install new stuff
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FIrst, do you have software that requires that you upgrade the BIOS?  You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". \n\nYour motherboard came with instructions FOR that motherboard.   You will have to look for that manual... or go online at the manufacturer's website and look for it.   If you do not have the proper instructions for that board, it simply won't work.\n\nIf you downloaded the proper BIOS upgrade, it may be a ZIP file or other compressed file.   That might contain upgrade instructions.  Look for a file called README.
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It's not clear what you are asking.  Do you have a failed motherboard and you want to replace it with the same or a compatible motherboard?\n\nIf so, the primary considerations are processor type, motherboard chipset, and memory type.\n\nAt a minimum, you will need to get a motherboard with the same socket, i.e. socket 478 for Pentium 4 and certain Celerons, socket A for Athlon, Duron, and Sempron processors.  Determine the Front Side Bus (FSB) speed of your CPU and select a motherboard that supports that speed.\n\nNext, if you can find a board with the same chipset you may save having to find and download drivers.  Common chipsets are Via and Intel.  If you cannot find a motherboard with the same chipset (because it is obsolete for example), going with a newer chipset from the same manufacturer may help with driver issues.\n\nFinally, to reuse your memory, check that your new motherboard is compatible.
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You would need to get a hold of Gateway...but I am sure they would not be of much help. All their motherboards are proprietary and only work with special memory, power supplies and cases.\nYou cannot upgrade it...do yourself a favor and get a new computer.\nI was working on a piece of junk Gateway Performance model from the year 2000. After the hard drive and CD burner went out and were replaced, the power supply went out and it ended up that the damn motherboard literally went up in smoke. \n\nAlso if you want to upgrade in the future get a computer that will allow you to with standard components.
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Check this site out: http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/upgrade1.htm\n\nPurchase upgrades from http://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/ or http://www.watford.co.uk
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Look for the BIOS maker and version when you boot up. Once you have that, you can go to the BIOS manufacturer's website and download (or purchase if it's a hardware BIOS) the update. The site should also have instructions on how to perform the update.\n\nGood luck!
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I will not suggest to buy a new processor or mother board. You can buy a graphics acceleration card. like G-Force (256 MB or 512 MB). I hope you will enjoy playing Call of Duty2.
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Right click on my computer and click properties to get the processor type and model. Then go online and find out from the vendor site(intel or amd). and moreover u need to find out if the new processsor takes same voltage more or less and other compatibilities.
891161
go to the pc chips website
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www.newegg.com is one of my personal favorites for replacement parts.  You will need to know your brand of processor such as AMD or Intel, and you will need to know what kind of processors your motherboard supports, which you can usually find by looking in the motherboard booklet that came with your computer.  Then you can simply search for the right kind and price that you want.
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I highly doubt you can do that your self (no offense), its hard to do on laptops, however on desktops its cake (I've done it so many times)\nSince I weeded out doing a do-it-yourself upgrade, then that leaves you to upgrading through the manufacture, which i think would cost more then upgrading it in the first place. \n\nAlso I think i know where you are going with this. There not a huge difference in mobile processors. The Intel Pentium M Processor 1.7 GHz is essentially the same as a Pentium 4 3.0 GHz. So I wouldn’t worry so much about upgrading, but of course it would be a waste either.
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try some search about your current processor type and it's compatibility with the socket on motherboard, so you'll find the type of the socket that you are using now.