CQ57 CPU Upgrade question

[Troopy]

Hi,

Iam currently using a CQ57-366SA and the current cpu is an i3 370M which i am after upgrading.

I have looked at the Maintenance and Service Guide and it mentions the Intel Core i5-2430M 

Would this cpu work?

My motherboard part number is 646175-001 if that makes it easier. 🙂

Thanks.

[iomare]

Hi,

Are you sure that the part number of your motherboard is 646175-001 ? If we look in service manual on page 71 for your model the part number for your motherboard which came with 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3-370M should be 646177-001 

Anyway the Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz processor will work in your system. 

Remember to replace the thermal pads and thermal paste between heatsink and chips with quality products.

Hope it helps,

David

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[Troopy]

Yes the number i took for the motherboard was near the ram slots, so the i5-2430M will definatley work with 646175-001?

The reason i was asking was CPUZ says the chipset is HM55 and didnt know if that was compatible with the 2430m.

[iomare · Accepted solution]

In that case it will not be compatible, since the CPU is not compatible with older chipset:

https://ark.intel.com/products/42703/Intel-H55-Express-Chipset

[Troopy]

Bah, just my luck i guess.

Thank you anyway 🙂

[Troopy]

Hi its me again 🙂

Can i put a i5 560m into a 646175-001 motherboard, surely it should work if i currently use an i3 370m?

Thanks