Upgrading the processor on my macbook pro core 2 duo 2.16?

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Hey guys I am a college student currently working on my degree in computer science but haven't gotten that far yet :)

I was wondering if it would be possible to upgrade my processor on my mac, I have taken computer maintenance so I know how to take it apart and not fry anything. But I am unsure as to what the macbook would support?

Currently I have it at 4gb of ram already and I am getting my way through school as a designer and running my own company(home based) and I would like to keep the money that I do earn for other things than a new macbook. I run adobe AI, PS, DW, and at times other applications at the same time and it can be a bit sluggish.

Any tips on what processors I could get? I5 or I7 would be nice :) if it's possible
 

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No you can't.
 
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hmm, oh well too bad, I guess I will look for a new macbook...

and just because I am curious, why would it not be possible?
 

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hmm, oh well too bad, I guess I will look for a new macbook...

and just because I am curious, why would it not be possible?

Cause the CPU is solder to logic board.
 

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And if i unsolder it? :)


Sorry, i don't mean to be rude but i still don't see why I can't.

Thanks for your help thus far.

Good luck with that. You can try it, post back with result.
 

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That is impossible without special machines. There are many hundreds of pins and a machine solders them. No socket in the MBP. If you could get it out without ruining the multi layered board, you would be my new hero! :D
 
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That is impossible without special machines. There are many hundreds of pins and a machine solders them. No socket in the MBP. If you could get it out without ruining the multi layered board, you would be my new hero! :D

oh wow, nevermind then lol

I might just open up my macbook to look, but i think I will leave the soldering to the machines...... for now :)
 

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