Upgrade Lenovo Ideapad S10

Vikas Sood · Apr 14, 2014

Hi,

I have Lenovo Ideapad S10 which is running slow, though I have upgraded its RAM to 2GB. Is there a way its motherboard and processor can be upgraded too? If yes, please suggest a combo.

Recycled · Apr 14, 2014

http

/support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-71062

The motherboard can not be upgraded, because it only fits that one laptop.

The processor is an Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz.) It does seem to be socketed, but I can not tell You what processor might fit that socket (including max TDP and max bus speed specs) that would be supported by the BIOS.

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g-unit1111 · Apr 14, 2014

Nope, on laptops only the RAM and the primary hard drive are the only things that can be upgraded. As was previously stated everything else is made specifically for that laptop.

Eximo · Apr 14, 2014

Laptops are not intended for upgrades beyond ram and disc drives generally. Motherboards are designed specifically for chassis and it is rare to find an upgrade that is worthwhile. Another Ideapad of the same form factor might offer a slightly better processor but it isn't worth the time. Anything like you are suggesting would require complete disassembly of the laptop.

You will need to look into a new laptop.

Recycled · Apr 16, 2014

gunit_1111 said: "Nope, on laptops only the RAM and the primary hard drive are the only things that can be upgraded. As was previously stated everything else is made specifically for that laptop."

This is wrong.

First, it's a stereotype. There are exceptions to every stereotype.

Second, while it is often not worth the hassle to upgrade a laptop's processor, it is usually possible.

Third, a proof by counter-example. I upgraded the processor on this Fujitsu Lifebook T5010 that I'm using from a P8600 to a T9600.

I hate this stereotype almost as much as I hate the claim that tablets are lower-end than laptops. Some companies use the same chips in both.

"@#$#@ the IPAD!!! @#@#@ IT!" might be overstating it just a little, but not much. That thinner-lighter-junkier piece of garbage has caused everyone to lose their minds. OF COURSE YOU CAN UPGRADE MOST PROCESSORS!!! DUH!!!

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Eximo · Apr 17, 2014

Completely agreed, but for the average person it is a lot of work to disassemble a laptop. Tools required, thermal compound, researching the procedure, etc all add up to hours of labor and/or costs. While tech savvy people have all this laying around and generally know how to manipulate all the little connectors, most people don't. This is why repair shops can get away with charging as much as they do.

Going from a dual core to a quad core in the same series has its benefits. But it is often cheaper, and much less time consuming, to just buy replacement hardware. The other system can always be sold, donated, or given as a gift to a family member.

Replacing just a broken touchpad button on a Dell XPS required me to separate all the wiring, the motherboard, the screen, and about 30 screws. It was vastly easier to replace the CPU fan assembly in that situation.

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