Will a Core 2 Duo processor work in a Core Duo motherboard (ie upgrade laptop processor?)

[amd4life]

I can swing a core duo processor laptop, but was wondering if I could upgrade the processor to a core 2 duo?

thanks

 

[corkyg]

I would say that depends on the specific laptop and what else might need changing. So, in some cases, yes, and in some cases no.

 

[crimson117]

Often a bios upgrade is needed to support new processors, and laptop manufacturers are unlikely to release bios upgrades for old laptops, unless they themselves now offer the same model with a core 2 duo in it.

 

[Chadder007]

Find specific laptop.....look up specific laptops Support downloads and see if the notes for the latest BIOS says anything about support for new Intel processors.

 

[Aluvus]

Nothing more than a BIOS update is needed, but not all manufacturers have made such updates available for all products.