Can I replace my 17" MBP 1.67Ghz intel core duo 2 processor?

I'd like to see if I can put in a faster processor. Is it possible?

If you have the technical expertise the answer is a qualified yes. Qualified because I don't know what consequential issues need to be faced, eg current draw, temperature control. Faster processors usually generate more heat I understand.
If there is anybody reading this who is familiar with the factors involved in producing the logic boards for the different offerings of chip speed I would be interested to hear about the engineering aspects of this proposal.
Neville

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it,s a 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo
memory 2 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
is there some kind of way i can upgrade that to a Intel Core Duo 2 processor
or is it just a batle i cant win ?

You should be able to get a used or repaired MacBook 13/15-inch core2duo 2.0+GHz near
$350 or so, in working condition with some kind of limited warranty or guaranty. Companies
like macsales, wegenermedia, powerbookmedic, powermax and others offer previously
owned Macs that are not current models. Older, to vintage or obsolete; those who some-
times have the better deal on those also can repair most all Macs and have parts.
The effort to swap out a logic board (and then what? the
other parts likely won't match) isn't hardly worth the effort.
You may be able to find an early MacBook (circa 2006 to 2010 era) that needs minor work,
and troubleshoot/repair it with a DIY guide online... But that can be a gamble if you mess
up things that were not wrong in the first place, while learning on the job. It could cost plenty.
Some companies can sell you used parts, no guarantees on matching an incorrect logic
board with a diffferent build model spec computer's other original configuration. You'd do
better if you found someone selling their old MacBook Core2Duo, nearby, & could see it run.
I have a MacBook 13-inch coreduo 1.83GHz first-edition; an early core2duo won't do much
more than the coreduo. Snow Leopard is better than Lion in several ways; if you have older
software you already own that works, from the PowerPC era -- that can save you money.
Good luck in any event, & happy computing!

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No, I'm afraid not.
Lion System Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
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The maximum OS for that iMac is 10.6.8.
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Unfortunately, your reply didn't show up until this morning (the delays are becoming more than annoying) ......
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Bonsoir,
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just wondering because if the 2.16 ghz is upgradable? According to the updater it says "Your computer does not meet the hardware requirements for this update."

I have your same set-up and I upgraded. It seems to be working really well. It is true, I am probably not allowed to post what I did here but Apple should be figuring out a way to make the N-draft available for all intels, at the very least.
If you want to know what I did, send me an email at [email protected]

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"can i do this with a macbook pro intel core duo?"
It does not appear so...
http://support.apple.com/specs/macbookpro/MacBook_Pro.html

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No CPU upgrades possible.
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I have an older MBP that I purchased in 2006. I'd like to upgrade to Mountain Lion. Can this machine take that OS? Intel Core Duo running 10.6.8

The issue is, I teach photography and just downloaded Lightroom 4.
Well, LR4 won't run on the older OS. So, before I try to download Mountain Lion, I need to know if it will work on this computer or is it simply too old.
Thanks

OS X Lion and Mountain Lion are 64-bit operating systems, and the Intel Core Duo is a 32-bit processor, so you can't use Lion and Mountain Lion on your computer. Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the most recent version for your computer.
As I can see, you are running Mac OS X Leopard, so buy Snow Leopard. Then, make a backup of your data, insert the DVD and upgrade OS X. When the upgrade finishes, open  > Software Update to update to the most recent version, so you will be using 10.6.8

I'm investigating whether I can take on 'Lion' when it's released. The information states that your mac needs Intel Core 2 Duo. Is this the same as '2 GHz Intel Core Duo' which is what it actually states my mac has?

I'm investigating whether I can take on 'Lion' when it's released. The information states that your mac needs 'Intel Core 2 Duo'. Is this the same as '2 GHz Intel Core Duo' which is what it actually states my mac has when I click 'About This Mac'?

I could not agree more! My MBP 2007 Intel Core Duo has had its logic board replaced not to long ago (DVI port died). The original hard drive is running great and I am running Snow Leopard wonderfully.
I was amped during the keynote and am really looking forward to Lion. I know the community is working hard to uncover a workaround because at present time, the solution (by new!) is not a worthy one. Especially when there is literally, nothing wrong with my existing machine.
Apple, please ensure Lion will be available for Intel Core Duo machines, we are not that old! The closed architecture approach produces quality hardware. 4 years is a toddler perhaps teenager when it comes to apple hardware and technology. I predict I have at least 3-4 more years left in my current MBP 2007 machine.
Much Love, Apple!

Can a MacBook Pro1,1 - 2GHz Intel Core Duo be upgraded to Lion or even Leopard?

Is it possible to upgrade the OS from Tiger to either Lion or Leopard on a MacBookPro1,1 2GHz Intel Core Duo (2006)? Need to upgrade Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft software...

Here's something to consider. I see you have 1G RAM. That works well enough for Tiger 10.4. However, I think Leopard or Snow Leopard will be happier if you increase the RAM.
Your MBP can handle up to 2G of RAM. It has two RAM slots'In your case, there would be one 512MB module in each slot. You could replace one 512MB module with a 1G module and have a total over 1.5G. That would be a big help. Or replace both. If you are in the US, RAM is not expensive (see: 2.0GB Upgrade Kit (1.0GB Modules x 2 Matched) for US$33), and the RAM is easily installed even by the most novice user.
Here are the Apple Instructions for installing RAM in teh first Gen MacBook Pros:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008) and earlier

Upgrading 2006 MBP Intel Core Duo to SSD?

My MBP is starting to become depressingly slow. After some research, it appears I'm maxed out at 2GB of memory!    I was wondering if anyone has any experience upgrading the hard drive to a SSD in the same model as mine? Would I notice a huge difference?
I want to install Lion, but am very nervous it will bring my computer to an unusable creep as I've heard from others.
My model # is here. And my hardware overview is as follows:
Model Name:          MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro1,2
Processor Name:          Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed:          2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          2 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MBP12.0061.B03
SMC Version (system):          1.5f10
120GB Serial ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
Thanks in advance to anyone that can give info/advice/links, etc. I've never actually upgraded a hard drive before so any tips would be much appreciated!

There is a common misconception that computers slow down over time. This is just not the case. There is no reason for your computer to run slower today than the day you bought it. There is usually something which causes your system to become slow. Things like low hard drive space and perhaps applications running in the background that you weren't aware of can impact speed. A failing hard drive can also cause problems.
As you currently have a 5400RPM 120GB hard drive, you will see a significant change in the amount of time it takes applications to launch with an SSD. Keep in mind, an SSD is only replacing your hard drive, so it is only increasing the speed of loading data from your drive. It won't speed up your applications (except, again, the drive access time for applications that may rely heavily on disk use). As you only have 2GB of RAM, your system likely pages data to your hard drive fairly often. This is when your RAM is "full" and it dumps some of the data to your hard drive so it can load more into the RAM. When you have a low amount of RAM to start with, this happens more often. As an SSD is somewhat faster, this becomes less noticeable.
Instructions for replacing your drive may be found in your user's manual. You should avoid going with SATA 6GB (aka SATA III). While they will work, the SATA speed on your system is SATA 1.5GB. Even if you get a SATA 6GB drive, it will only run at 1.5GB... so there's no sense in paying for the extra speed. You probably won't be able to find a SATA 1.5GB drive... but a SATA 3.0GB (SATA II) drive will be less expensive than a 6GB drive and it will perform just as well on your system. The drive in your system now doesn't come close to saturating the bandwidth of your SATA 1.5GB controller. So, even with the older SATA 1.5GB controller, you will still see a significant boost in speed with an SSD.
Having said all that... basically, yes... an SSD will make your system noticibly faster, but it will not boost processing speeds for your applications.

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