I have an old 2008 Unibody Macbook, solely running Elementary OS, currently running an Intel Duo 2 P7350. Recently, I came across an Intel Quad 2 Q6600. I was wondering if, since the processors are in the same family I would be able to replace the current processor with the Quad. I have done some preliminary research, and I know this is a bad idea; however, this is not my main computer, and I would like to try anyway. My method of approach would be as follows:
- Remove the logic board from the chassis.
- Remove the heat sink from the CPU.
- Use a hot air gun to desolder the CPU from the boarder.
- Solder each pin of the new CPU.
- Place the CPU in the correct orientation on the board.
- Use the heat gun to solder the new CPU to the logic board.
- Reassemble the computer.
Here are the questions I have:
- Is there anything wrong with the process above? Are there any improvements that could be made?
- Will my BIOS/EFI support the upgrade, and if not, what would the next steps be?
- I understand the Quad has four times the maximum load power dissipation of the Duo. Is there anything I can do to manage improve heat dissipation?
- Is there anything else I am missing?
Thanks in advance for your help.