Core 2 Duo Swap?

Hello,
I have a Core Duo Macbook and would like to know if there is a way to upgrade to a core 2 duo? If so, how?

Paul4900 wrote:
You actually might be able to upgrade it if you're extremely good at soldering, but that's out of the question.
Maybe a complete main board swap, but then there are assorted component that might not "talk nice" with the new main board. Might not even fit into the same areas. I know there are typically tabs and other things that require a specific board design to fit into a specific box. If you've ever seen the inside of a notebook computer, it's generally built like a jigsaw puzzle.
I know some hobbyists who try stuff like this, but it's certainly not a terribly cost effective or reliable way to get a faster notebook computer. It kind of like what I've seen with hot rodders who shoehorn a V8 into an engine bay built for a 4-cylinder. Looks really strange and often requires that things be severely relocated and/or cut.

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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
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other parts likely won't match) isn't hardly worth the effort.
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up things that were not wrong in the first place, while learning on the job. It could cost plenty.
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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.
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Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a cable modem, DSL, or LAN Internet connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1317
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