CPU Upgrade questions

I was wondering if my laptop cpu can be upgraded from a intel pentium to a i5 and if so where do i find out the compatible CPU's?

Sorry it cannot be without also replacing the motherboard. See page 17 of the Manual here: Manual Celeron and Pentium models use a different motherboard so the best you can do is upgrade to the Pentium 2030M which is only .1 ghz faster than the 2020M you have. Installing a new motherboard and processor is not going to make financial sense. If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it.  

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    Here is the Manual, which you will need:
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