That CPU should work as per this forum thread. The BIOS update should have been done before the new CPU was installed. Also when you cleared the CMOS, did you pull the CMOS battery and leave it out of the system for at least 15 minutes? Are you hearing any beeps or seeing any flashing diagnostic lights? And I assume we are definitely talking about the i5 3210M correct?
@JOcean I updated the bios prior to installing the new 3210m processor. The power supply and battery were removed then I removed the CMOS for 15 minutes before reinstalling it. Once I reinstalled the battery and power supply the computer attempted to boot but the screen doesn't power up and I get 7 reocurring beeps indicating processor or motherboard failure. I can reinstall the old i3 processor and the system boots fine so I'm thinking the problem lies with the processor.
I just upgraded my Inspiron 15 3520 from an i3-3110M to an i7-3630QM. BIOS version A12. Replaced only CPU module.
On boot, Windows 8.1 did not recognise the i7. It still showed the i3 and its 4 cpu/threads. Linux booted okay. It recognised the i7 and all 8 cpu/threads.
Read somewhere on the InterWeb to delete the (4x i3) cpus in the Device Manager and reboot. after reboot, Windows displayed the i7 and its 8 cpu/theads
This is a bit late, but a number of years ago upgraded (replaced) the my Inspiron 3520 i3 CPU with an i7 363QQM @2.40GHz CPU. There was a trick/hack to get Windows 8.1 to utilize the additional 4 CPU/Threads.
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February 1st, 2020 18:00
Can you clarify? Did you install the i5 2310 or the i5 3210?
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February 1st, 2020 22:00
@JOcean i5-2310m
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February 2nd, 2020 05:00
I asked because Intel does not have any specs or information on an i5 2310M. Are you sure about that CPU model?
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February 2nd, 2020 05:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @Tin_Man3520
Please recheck the CPU model numbers???
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i3_Mobile/i3-2350M_(PGA).html
Best regards,
U2
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February 3rd, 2020 09:00
@JOcean @U2CAMEB4ME Sorry, I was definetly mistaken. I am trying to install an i5-321
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February 3rd, 2020 15:00
That CPU should work as per this forum thread. The BIOS update should have been done before the new CPU was installed. Also when you cleared the CMOS, did you pull the CMOS battery and leave it out of the system for at least 15 minutes? Are you hearing any beeps or seeing any flashing diagnostic lights? And I assume we are definitely talking about the i5 3210M correct?
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February 3rd, 2020 16:00
@JOcean I updated the bios prior to installing the new 3210m processor. The power supply and battery were removed then I removed the CMOS for 15 minutes before reinstalling it. Once I reinstalled the battery and power supply the computer attempted to boot but the screen doesn't power up and I get 7 reocurring beeps indicating processor or motherboard failure. I can reinstall the old i3 processor and the system boots fine so I'm thinking the problem lies with the processor.
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February 4th, 2020 04:00
You must have read my mind as I was thinking the CPU may have a problem. Did you purchase it new or was it used from Ebay or another online service?
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I just upgraded my Inspiron 15 3520 from an i3-3110M to an i7-3630QM. BIOS version A12. Replaced only CPU module.
On boot, Windows 8.1 did not recognise the i7. It still showed the i3 and its 4 cpu/threads. Linux booted okay. It recognised the i7 and all 8 cpu/threads.
Read somewhere on the InterWeb to delete the (4x i3) cpus in the Device Manager and reboot. after reboot, Windows displayed the i7 and its 8 cpu/theads
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July 15th, 2022 09:00
No.
xadmindell
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July 15th, 2022 09:00
could this laptop support an i7 4702qm cpu? 37 vatios
Bruky
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This is a bit late, but a number of years ago upgraded (replaced) the my Inspiron 3520 i3 CPU with an i7 363QQM @2.40GHz CPU. There was a trick/hack to get Windows 8.1 to utilize the additional 4 CPU/Threads.
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November 20th, 2022 01:00
i7 3630QM
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November 20th, 2022 03:00
You need a 2xxx series i5, not the successor 3-series.