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August 11th, 2013 15:00

Processor Upgrade

I have a N5010 laptop with an i3 processor. I believe it is the M370. I am looking to upgrade the processor to an i7 is this possible and is there a specific one to get or will any of the i7's do? 

Any answers are appreciated. 

  • ejn63

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    Posted August 11th, 2013 16:00

    No, to the i7.  It will take first-generation Core i3 and i5 CPUs, though.

    en.community.dell.com/.../20430910.aspx

  • Dell-Rajesh R

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    Posted August 12th, 2013 04:00

    Hi Z_schaaf9,

    Inspiron N5010 / 15R ships with Intel Core i3 and Intel Core i5 processors type only.

    Below are the processors which are compatioble with Inspiron N5010:

    • Intel Core i3-330M (2.13Ghz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
    • Intel Core  i3-350M (2.26Ghz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
    • Intel Core i5-430M (2.26Ghz, 4Threads,3M cache, turbo boost up to 2.53 GHz)
    • Intel Core i5-520M (2.4GHz, 4 Threads,3M cache, turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz)
    • Intel Core i5-540M (2.53Ghz, 4 Thread,3M cache, turbo boost up to 3.06 GHz)

    Please reply for further questions.