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Dell Inspiron Mini 1012: Is it possible to change the N450 CPU for a more efficient one?

Fri, 29 May 2020 23:06:27 -0700

Hi! I have a Dell Inspiron 1012 notebook.

Though i upgraded it with an ssd and a 2 gb ram,its Intel Atom N450 CPU is terribly slow: is it possible to fix a more powerfull CPU on the motherboard ?

Thanks for helping,

Best regards

⟐ Answer accepted May 29, 2020 at 23:06 MST

Dell Inspiron Mini 1012: How do I reset my administrators password?

Fri, 29 May 2020 23:04:14 -0700

Password i am entering isn't working

⟐ Answer accepted May 29, 2020 at 23:04 MST

Dell Inspiron Mini 1012: Why all of a sudden it starts in password screen

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:54:39 -0700

will not boot can't get into bios or boot option or startup settings

⟐ Answered January 23, 2019 at 15:54 MST

Dell Inspiron Mini 1012: It can't turn on. Which is the power chip and which mosfet is usually

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:28:20 -0700

I have disassembled the unit but it doesn't work. Would like to know which mosfet or powerchip is the culrit (location of the chips)