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I have a pos Gateway laptop. Is there a way I can take a faster desktop prosseser and put it in my laptop? Also it runs slower when I onto my battery. Like 10 mins to get Mozzila runing. As soon as I plug the power in its fast as can be. I have 2gigs of ram. One last question why is this thin running so dam hot. thank you all

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As noted, battery-mode behavior and thermal limits are the most likely causes of the slow/big-hot symptoms. A quick diagnostic path: identify the exact Gateway model and installed CPU/chipset (use Windows System Information or a lightweight tool such as CPU‑Z), then check power-management settings and background processes before attempting hardware changes. was on the right track about identifying the board first — the factory service/manual or the Gateway support page for the model will show which CPU families, if any, are supported.

Why a desktop CPU is generally not a drop-in: mobile CPUs use different sockets, voltages and thermal/power envelopes; many laptop processors are soldered (BGA) or require BIOS support and specific voltage regulator circuitry. If a faster mobile CPU is listed in the service manual as compatible, it can sometimes be swapped, otherwise it is not realistic. Consider higher-impact upgrades instead: increase RAM if the OS is swapping, and replace an HDD with an SSD for a dramatic snappiness improvement.

For the slow-on-battery symptom and overheating: inspect the Windows power plan (set Maximum Processor State for battery to a higher value if desired), update chipset/power-management drivers and BIOS, and run Task Manager to spot runaway processes. Monitor temperatures with a reliable utility, check/clean the fan and heatsink (compressed air or a proper cleaning, reseat the heatsink and renew thermal paste if comfortable doing so), and verify the fan is spinning correctly. Perform a modern malware scan if background CPU or disk activity looks abnormal.

Cautions: opening the chassis can void warranty and risks damage from static or improper reassembly. Back up important data and consult Gateway support or a qualified technician if unsure.

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Member Avatar for jbennet

1) no
2) its supposed to make itself slower when on battery. Its a powersaving feature
4) you might have spyware or something
5) laptops tend to get hot. Blow the dust out of the fan and do not run it on your lap

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If you download ISW you can find out what motherboard and processor you have in the laptop. Once you know what the motherboard is you can google to see what CPUs are compatible with it. If your computer is still under warranty changing the CPU will void the warranty.

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laptops are designed for a specific heat and power output/input. Changing the CPU may therefore have underired effects

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That is true, but if there is another CPU that their board supports it shouldn't be an issue.

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