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Can I upgrade the processor on my Sony vaio L series all in one desktop? Model n

Forum Motherboards & Memory : Abit Can I upgrade the processor on my Sony vaio L series all in one desktop? Model n

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Currently have a Sony vaio L series model number VPCL236FX with a

(Intel® Core™ i5-2430M processor(2.40GHz / 3.00GHz with Turbo Boost)

Want to know if it is possible to upgrade to a

Intel® Core™ i7-2860QM quad-core processor (2.50GHz / 3.60GHz with Turbo Boost)

If so i have the following questions:
1. Is the processor easily accessible and removable?
2. Are the two processors the same size and fit?
3. How much SDRAM would I need?
4. Would the internal fan be capable of cooling the new processor?

Any input would be very much appreciated
7 hours ago - 4 days left to answer.
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Forgot to mention i just ordered a 4GB memory card from Crucial. Going to add it to the existing 4GB the computer already has. the memory card specs are as follows DDR3 PC3-10600 • CL=9 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1333 • 1.5V • 512Meg x 64 •

I really don't know much about PC's so please excuse my ignorance.

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