HP Pavillion Dv7 1279wm cpu upgrade to Intel Core2 Extreme QX9300 Technical Question.

I made a royal error and posted this in the wrong topic first I apologize:
So... I've kept great care of my laptop and it still boots fine (im obsessive about keeping it in tip top shape) but lately its age is becoming apparent and I'm not scared to take my machine apart so... my dv 1279wm is out of warranty and cant get help (for free that is) from HP customer support regarding this issue:
I want to upgrade my cpu from its default Core 2 Duo (see signature for specs) to an Intel Core2 Extreme Quad QX9300 model.
Now i already did some homework on this matter the QX9300 is a socket P CPU and the stock CPU is also Socket P. The Chipset that came stock with my motherboard on my machine is PM45 and the QX9300 is (supposedly) compatible but i've read on other forums regarding the PM45 is that it was revised (or something like that) and that the newer PM45 chipsets can run old and new but the older PM45 chipsets cant run new (specifically Core2 Quad and Core2 Extreme Models). I want to know if the PM45 that came stock in my laptop is compatible with this CPU or Not (is my PM45 new or old)? Also I'm aware that HP locks their BIOS, I'm wondering if that'll be a problem in recognizing a new CPU (perhaps some kind of preventative measure when trying to do an upgrade for example the BIOS reads core2 quad 9100=Dont run)Thanks for reading
P.S. I'm not to worried about heating issues in fact with 4 cores the workload should be lighter per core keeping total heat lower but that's just my rationalization. Regardless, i've heard plenty of people say "why not just buy a new computer?" a seeming suggestion that upgrading the CPU is just silly or useless ( your opinion is your entitlement) but I dont think it is useless or silly (just a guy here trying to breathe new life into his first computer)
Product Name dv7-1279wm | Product Number NB253UA#ABA
Microprocessor 2.00 GHz Intel Centrino Processor Technology featuring Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6400 Microprocessor Cache 2MB L2 Cache
RAM:8Gb (upgraded) NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Video Memory Up to 2302MB (512MB dedicated)
Hard Drive 500GB (5400RPM)
Multimedia Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless Connectivity •Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1

did some final snooping around intel's website and discovered the components of the intel PM45 chipset that make the qx9300 compatible
Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor QX9300 (12M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) (Configurations: 2)
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset with 82801IEM I/O Controller Hub (ICH9EM)
# of CPUs: 1
Embedded: No
System Price: $1082
System TDP: 54.5 W
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset with 82801IBM I/O Controller Hub (ICH9M)
# of CPUs: 1
Embedded: No
System Price: $1077
System TDP: 54.5 W
so it works with the revised chipset (82801IEM I/O controller:ICH9EM) and the old (82801IBM I/O controller:ICH9M) as well
but of course the other worry is Locked BIOS and I am NOT comfortable flashing my bios perhaps i'll find an altarnative
the next step is unlocking the BIOS without reflashing ill peruse some threads and post a thread if i cant find my answer
(edit) I'm gonna leave this thread open until I perform the upgrade myself and leave the results as the solution so anyone else with this model ( I can't be the only one lol) who is curions will know from a successful or unsuccessful upgrade lol
Product Name dv7-1279wm | Product Number NB253UA#ABA
Microprocessor 2.00 GHz Intel Centrino Processor Technology featuring Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6400 Microprocessor Cache 2MB L2 Cache
RAM:8Gb (upgraded) NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Video Memory Up to 2302MB (512MB dedicated)
Hard Drive 500GB (5400RPM)
Multimedia Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless Connectivity •Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1

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