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Model A1181: 1.83, 2, 2.1, 2.13, 2.16, 2.2, or 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor

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Changing CPU in MacBook Core 2 Duo (early 2008)

Is it possible to change the CPU in a Macbook Core 2 Duo (early 2008)?

If it is possible to change the CPU, where can i buy mobile CPUs?

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The processor is soldered on the motherboard/logic board of an A1181 early 2008 MacBook. It is not possible to upgrade the CPU.

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Hi ABCellars, is it also soldered on the Macbook unibody 2008 ?

And what about the iMac 2007 20" here

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I wish, but ABCellars is correct.

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There is a video by Dosdude which shows you what steps to take in order to de-soder the chip and re-soder a new one on the board

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