Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Upgrade

Is it possible upgrage from an Intel Core 1 Duo Processor on a MacBookPro, by buying an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor chip. Can Apple fit these in on earlier MacBookPro's.

No. You can do that on iMacs and minis, but not Apple portables. The chip is soldered.

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  • Will Mountain Lion work on my 4 year old iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo   Processor Speed:     2.66 GHz

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