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Hi to my great family at Daniweb !!!
I have a Toshiba Satellite A105-S1712 laptop , with a 1.6MHz processor in it and I'd like to find out how big of a processor I can put in it. The processor thats in it now is a Intel Celeron M 380 / 1.6 GHz and a 400.0 MHz front side buss. It is an ATI Radeon Xpress 200M chipset. I have a few processors laying around but I don't know what will work and what may harm the laptop if I install the wrong size. I have already upgraded the RAM to 2GB.
Does anyone have any info on this ?
Any and all help is much appreciated !!!!!!

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A practical, safe path for a CPU change on the Satellite A105 starts with verification rather than guesswork. already asked the right question — whether the processor is removable and what the board/BIOS will accept. First step: power down, remove battery and the bottom cover, and visually confirm whether the CPU sits in a PGA/socket (removable) or is soldered (BGA). If it is soldered, a replacement is not practical; if it is socketed, compatibility still depends on socket type, FSB/microarchitecture, TDP and BIOS support.

Checklist before buying any chip:

  • Record the exact current CPU part number (or read it with a system tool) and the motherboard/service-manual part number.
  • Check the service manual or maintenance guide for supported processor families.
  • Match package/socket, FSB and TDP. Do not install a higher-TDP CPU unless the heatsink/fan can handle it.
  • Update the laptop BIOS to the latest version before swapping CPUs; some BIOSes lack microcode for newer mobile chips.

Safe install and test routine:

  • Work on an anti-static mat, keep screws organized, and replace thermal paste/pads when reassembling.
  • After installing, boot into BIOS first to confirm detection, then boot the OS and monitor temperatures under light load. Run a short stress test and watch temps for throttling or instability.
  • If the machine fails to boot or shows odd behavior, revert to the original CPU and recheck compatibility notes.

If a CPU swap proves impossible or unreliable, the most impactful alternatives for perceived speed are a fresh thermal service (cleaning and new paste), or switching the drive to an SSD if the model supports it.

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