Upgrade Processor form Duo Core on Mac Mini

I want to change from Snow Leopard to Lion on my (aged) Mac Mini. The processor is an Intel Core Duo. Can I upgrade this to a higher functioning processor to allow me to install Lion? My objective is to insall iCloud on the mini.

if you search the web, you'll find upgrade information for the pre-2009 mini's that have socketed CPU's. Google "mac mini core duo cpu upgrade" .

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