Dell Latitude c840: want to go from 1.6Ghz to 2.4Ghz

[mmejido]

hey everybody. i have a dell latitude 1.6Ghz. I keep seeing that these laptops can be upgraded to 2.4ghz, but i've taken my laptop apart and can't really see how to install a 2.4Ghz processor even if i did buy one.

How does one install a new processor on a c840?

thanks

 

[lamo]

try to search for a service manual on dell web site. there you can find how to disassemlby laptop.

 

[Tedster]

most laptops have cpus hard soldered - though not all. If it isn't - it's a simple swap. If not, I hope your soldering skills are excellent. Verify several times that the new cpu can be put into the mobo before doing anything. also know that your warranty is voided.

 

[mmejido]

is this process of removing the heatsink and thermal pasting things back together risky or recommended? i'm way past warrenty, so i'm not too worried about that. i just don't want to ruin the whole thing by screwing up!