You are preparing to install a new CPU in a laptop to replac

You are preparing to install a new CPU in a laptop to replace a failed unit. What CPU type should you have ordered as a replacement?

A. A compatible CPU that would fit in any desktop PC

B. A compatible CPU that is designed for this particular laptop model

C. A compatible CPU that is designed for portable devices such as PDAs

D. A CPU specifically designed for laptops by AMD, since this vendor is the only one who makes CPUs for laptops

Solution

B. A compatible CPU that is designed for this particular laptop model.

The CPU is the core of your PC and so it follows that you need to select a motherboard that is compatible with your CPU, be it from Intel or AMD.

Make sure the motherboard you chose is compatible with your current (or new) processor. Both companies have multiple different processor sockets for their chips.Install the CPU, CPU cooler, and RAM in your new motherboard, insert your motherboard\'s I/O shield in the rear of your case, then place the motherboard into your empty case.