https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Processor-Replacement/m-p/574350#M30814 <P>In order for a processor to be used, it must be socket, board and BIOS compatible. It appears that there are versions of these processors that are socket compatible. As for the board, however, these processors are often soldered down and not replaceable. If it is socketed and replaceable, you next have to ask whether the BIOS will support both second and third generation processors. We cannot answer this question. To get a full and proper answer regarding board and BIOS compatibility, you need to ask the manufacturer (namely Lenovo).</P><P></P><P>...S</P> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:01:00 GMT n_scott_pearson 2017-12-11T23:01:00Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Processor-Replacement/m-p/574349#M30813 <P>Hi, people)</P><P>I have my laptop with Intel® Core™ i3-2328M for 5 years. And now I want replace it with Intel® Core™ i5-3320M. I want to ask a specialist: can I do it?</P><P>Features of my laptop, if You need:</P><P>Lenovo G580</P><P>Intel® Core™ i3-2328M</P><P>RAM 8 GB</P><P>HDD 500 GB</P><P>NVIDIA GeForce 630M</P> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:47:18 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Processor-Replacement/m-p/574349#M30813 DLesh 2017-12-11T22:47:18Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Processor-Replacement/m-p/574350#M30814 <P>In order for a processor to be used, it must be socket, board and BIOS compatible. It appears that there are versions of these processors that are socket compatible. As for the board, however, these processors are often soldered down and not replaceable. If it is socketed and replaceable, you next have to ask whether the BIOS will support both second and third generation processors. We cannot answer this question. To get a full and proper answer regarding board and BIOS compatibility, you need to ask the manufacturer (namely Lenovo).</P><P></P><P>...S</P> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:01:00 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Processor-Replacement/m-p/574350#M30814 n_scott_pearson 2017-12-11T23:01:00Z