I have a laptop with an AMD 3020e (2 x 1.2 - 2.6GHz), which is not enough for me and therefore I want to upgrade it a bit.
I've already read on the Internet that upgrading laptops is a high risk, but I've already looked inside mine and it's all very clear and easy to reach.
Now my questions:
1. My mainboard is the LNVN161216, but I can't find anything more precise about which CPUs fit on it. Can someone help?
2. Up to what "size" of CPU (ie with how many cores) can I go so that my fan can still do it or can it be improved on a laptop.
3. Are there any special tips or hints from people who may have already upgraded a laptop?
P.S. I would like to upgrade to a 4 or 6 Kerner.
Would be new to me that you can exchange the cdu on a laptop…
You can forget.
Very complicated, time consuming, costly.
Better save money and get a PC because you can upgrade everything.
Or buy a new laptop if you can't buy a PC for whatever.
This works with some models, but usually CPUS or most parts are now directly installed or soldered, which means that replacement is rarely feasible.
1 and 2) You can only swap the CPU accordingly if it is not permanently installed and can be expanded. Then you could see which CPUs are available from AMD that fit on the same socket and have a comparable TDP (Thermal Design Power), i.e. Waste heat that the fan can also tolerate.
Your current CPU has a TDP of 6W, so I wouldn't go higher than 10W, although that could be too much, depending on how warm your current device is already. The socket seems to be the FT5, but unfortunately I have not found any further information about this, I myself assume that the CPU is permanently installed.
The only other thing that you could upgrade in the laptop would be the main memory, you could upgrade this to 8-16GB if it is not permanently installed.
And additionally the hard drive, there you could, if it is not permanently installed, install a fast SSD with enough storage, that helps a lot.
In general, you won't be able to get very much out of the notebook.
The best thing would be to buy a used notebook with correspondingly more power if it is all worth it to you.
The AMD 3020e is designed for the new FT5 socket, and unfortunately this is a BGA socket with the CPU firmly soldered to the mainboard.
Therefore, nothing can be exchanged without professional special equipment.
Only a new notebook will help.
