can update my inspirion 1420 without any problem .
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Not Sure. You can go on Crucial's website and check eligible upgrades for your laptop.
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Go to the website to check the compatibility. Installation was easy on my laptop. Everything worked well.
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Hi,The processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 supports 64 bit. We need to check two things1. Are you using 64 bit os? cause 32 bit max Ram size is 4 gb.2. Open the laptop and take out the ram to check RAM is 200 or 204. I hope the Inspirion 1420 is 200 pin.If os is 64 bit and pin is 200 then you can upgrade it with crucial 8Gb kit.
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I don't know. As I stated, I found that In my case the databases for Crucial and another supplier were wrong. My suggestion is to remove the ram from your computer and see what it is and notice where the notch is on the connector side of the chip. Then look for replacement using that data. I am not a tech so don't rely on me to be accurate. I am simply relaying my experience and what worked for me. Google your computer and see what people are saying about it but you should still check by looking. It is not difficult to remove ram if you have any mechanical/tech experience. I just removed the screws from the bottom of my laptop and found the ram slots. I touched the ground part of the USB connector and popped the ram loose. Actually you may be able to read the ram ID if it is facing up and you can see the location of the chip notch without removing the ram at all. If you are clueless then find someone who is able to help out.
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The bios version that came with mine didn't support my processor (i7 4820k) all I did was load the latest bios on to a USB and follow the instructions and in less than 10 minutes it was up and running. The instructions for updating the bios are very simple, you don't need to install anything to update the bios, all you need to do is have to motherboard connected to the power source.
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YES-Just make sure you have the most updated drivers for your operating system.
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Yes. That is the operating system I currently have on my computer. I've had no compatibility issues at all.
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Easy if it is the same computer model. If not then you will have to boot in safe mode and delete all the system drivers and it"might" work.
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Nope. Wrong socket on the motherboard. Video card is irrelevant to basic compatibility because this APU has a built in graphics chip. New motherboard with compatible socket (FM2 or FM2+) should only run you $50 or so...but make sure to check on your RAM as you will likely also need new RAM because your Inspirion probably has DDR2 and any new system will need DDR3.
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It is compatible with sandy bridge and ivy bridge if the bios is updated to a certain revision. If not you can actually update the bios with a pen drive without a CPU installed.
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I had no problem upgrading to 8.1 - Asus have excellent customer service so I suggest you contact them.
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I only did one software update, maybe it was an update from ASUS, it claimed more stability.
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Yes, just make sure you get the latest drivers from ION the company that made it.
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was latest at time of purchase, however i7 3770 installed without any problems. no bios flashing needed.
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You can either flash the latest version bios or buy a pre-flashed chip online, if you're comfortable with doing that. It will allow you to use the latest components.
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I would definitely update the BIOS anytime you change the CPU esp. upgrading
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It did take a couple of tries for me to get it to upgrade but then it went through no problem. It may have been me as the laptop was only a few days old at the time and I was still getting used to it.
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I'm 99% sure that it needs a bios update to run it. Its super easy to do though, just follow the instructions in the manual.
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I am running 8.1 I had been using 2013 but acquired more than 3 computers. My desk top updates with no problem
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Yes it is. I hope your Inspiron has a USB3 port. If not, it'll still work, it'll just be slower.