I need to know how to know
#how to check if the bios supports a cpu
west flume
uncut shore
Goto the manufacturer's website, find the motherboard you want, check the compatibility list. Hint: Physical compatibility doesn't mean firmware compatibility though.
orchid wagon
You can’t upgrade laptop cpus if it’s soldered
You would have to replace the whole system board with a board that has a better soldered cpu (very unlikely depending on this laptop model) or just buy a new laptop
west flume
The Dell latitude 3310 has a i3, and a i5 model
orchid wagon
Seems like those run for about $300-$500 on eBay
not really worth it if you ask me tbh
west flume
Does that mean I could desolder the i3 and solder in the i5
Because the laptop model has that cpu
orchid wagon
it’s usually never that simple
west flume
Wdym
orchid wagon
There’s a lot of differences between those 2 system boards beyond the cpu
layout, firmware, specification, low level configuration and turning, etc.
uncut shore
Does that mean I could desolder the i3 and solder in the i5
If you unsoldered soldered cpu, you should say goodbye to your system. 😅 Even Dell will replace your whole motherboard if you want an upgrade for your cpu.
paper pasture
Does that mean I could desolder the i3 and solder in the i5
if you were capable of doing this you would not be asking for help here
long story short: more or less 100% of people are not able to replace laptop CPUs