Encountering socket problems while upgrading Core Duo to Core 2? Here’s how to resolve it.
Encountering socket problems while upgrading Core Duo to Core 2? Here’s how to resolve it.
it mentioned socket 775 instead of lga, and honestly, it was more likely for a desktop processor to fit inside a laptop now. The laptops are larger, and modern ones usually integrate the CPU directly into the motherboard, meaning you’d need to replace the whole board or have advanced skills to remove it.
This statement is incorrect. Desktop CPUs in laptops have never been a major focus; they remain a specialized area, especially in high-end gaming machines.
They mentioned your videos linked to your profile picture, showing you're familiar with older tech even without using it yourself. A desktop CPU was more likely to fit in a laptop back then as your XPS 1210 compared to today. While they often reference similar specs like the i7 12700HX or Ryzen 7000, the smaller size helps it fit better and matches our portable lifestyle. It's really about the microchip itself, not just the branding. The Evolution of the Modern Laptop: From 1982 to Present (guidingtech.com)
I've worked with that generation firsthand during repairs from that time, so I can confirm that a core duo T2600 definitely isn't an LGA 775 socket. Back then, socketed chips weren't uncommon, but only the premium models were desktop sockets like LGA 775. It wasn't a surprise—most people would have needed a large AC adapter to power the 125W+ systems. Regarding the original point, while I had experience from that era, it isn't complete. I've never encountered a socket 479 fitting into a 478, and I wasn't aware of any modifications at the time. Still, given how some people today rework old thinkpads, it's likely someone has tried it before.
I didn't mean to say that. My previous response came after Da Na mentioned that modern laptops are more likely to include a real desktop CPU due to performance advantages over older models.
You mentioned the socket size was 775. I've dealt with numerous laptops—desktops, AIOs, servers—from this time period, and I've never encountered a laptop equipped with a desktop socket. I've noticed modern Clevo gaming laptops featuring desktop CPUs, but generally, laptops didn't use desktop chips around 2006 (though some Pentium 4 models existed, and Core 2 Duo CPUs were rare). It hasn't been typical since the late 1980s. In fact, laptop Core 2 Duos and Quads performed so well that adding a desktop chip wasn't necessary. Even powerful gaming laptops like the XPS m1710 typically run on standard laptop CPUs.
It's unusual to find older laptops with desktop processors, but my XPS M1710 only starts up with a 479 Core 2 Duo when you use a 135W+ power adapter. This is mainly due to the GeForce Go 7950 GTX.