CPU Upgrade DV7 4087cl

I was wondering if I could upgrade to a i7 cpu for a DV7 4087cl laptop? If I could upgrade what i7 should I look for? Thanks in advance.
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I was wondering if I could upgrade to a i7 cpu for a DV7 4087cl laptop? If I could upgrade what i7 should I look for? Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Yes, according to a service manual for Dv7-4000 you may upgrade to several Intel Core i7 processors..
Intel Quad Core i7-840QM 1.86-GHz processor, SC turbo up to 3.06-GHz, 45W - 612260-001
Intel Quad Core i7-820QM 1.73-GHz processor, SC turbo up to 3.06-GHz, 45W - 583053-001
Intel Quad Core i7-740QM 1.73-GHz processor, SC turbo up to 3.06-GHz, 45W - 612259-001
Intel Quad Core i7-720QM 1.60-GHz processor, SC turbo up to 2.80-GHz, 45W - 586170-001
The part numbers are important and when you will look for the CPU, use the part number for searching on ebay or google. The same CPU with a different part number may not work, it must be the same part numbers as listed above..
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