topic Re: Replacing the processor from i3 to i7 and above in Mobile and Desktop Processors https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Replacing-the-processor-from-i3-to-i7-and-above/m-p/656286#M38328 <P>You must ask the manufacturer of your device what processors are compatible with THEIR Bios. Then, you can select from those processors.</P><P>An upgrade processor must be socket, chipset, and bios compatible.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>And, this is only possible if your processor is not solderd to the board, which yours is. So, you can abandon this effort now.</P><P><A href="https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/95442/intel-core-i3-7100u-processor-3m-cache-2-40-ghz.html">https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/95442/intel-core-i3-7100u-processor-3m-cache-2-40-ghz.html</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Doc</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:01:57 GMT AlHill 2020-02-15T21:01:57Z Replacing the processor from i3 to i7 and above https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Replacing-the-processor-from-i3-to-i7-and-above/m-p/656285#M38327 <P>Hi,</P><P>I would like to replace or change my PC's processor from Intel core i3-7100U with i7 or above. Is it possible to get changed? If yes, please let me know the complete process how to do required changes.</P><P>Thanks...​</P> Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:17:22 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Replacing-the-processor-from-i3-to-i7-and-above/m-p/656285#M38327 Skorr1 2020-02-15T19:17:22Z Re: Replacing the processor from i3 to i7 and above https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Replacing-the-processor-from-i3-to-i7-and-above/m-p/656286#M38328 <P>You must ask the manufacturer of your device what processors are compatible with THEIR Bios. Then, you can select from those processors.</P><P>An upgrade processor must be socket, chipset, and bios compatible.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>And, this is only possible if your processor is not solderd to the board, which yours is. So, you can abandon this effort now.</P><P><A href="https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/95442/intel-core-i3-7100u-processor-3m-cache-2-40-ghz.html">https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/95442/intel-core-i3-7100u-processor-3m-cache-2-40-ghz.html</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Doc</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:01:57 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Replacing-the-processor-from-i3-to-i7-and-above/m-p/656286#M38328 AlHill 2020-02-15T21:01:57Z