Replacing the heatsink and CPU in a Dell Vostro 1520

can you show how to change a graphic card ?

No. An i5 processor uses either socket 1155 or 1156 depending on the generation. The Dell Vostro 1520 uses Socket 478.

clear ,thanks; dell 500 how to replace cpu?

You usually can't :/ They are usually mounted directly onto the circuit board.

Can I do with my Dell Vostro 1510?

It may not be 100% the same but should be very similar.

It is actually the same.

thank you very much friend

Hi, Do you know, What it's the best processor that this mother board can to use? I want to put more potential to my laptop. Thanks

The processor socket type is a PGA478. If you Google that socket you can find lists of processors that support it and choose one in your price range.

No you don't. You can keep the CPU in the socket and just replace the heatsink / fan if you wish.

Thank you so much! This videos helped me alot!

Thanks, bud!  This will help me out when replacing the thermal paste.  Nice choice of music to go along with the video, too. :]

Thank you i just put a T9550 in my vostro 1520 cost me next to nothing from China seen a big improvement even with only 2GB of ram installed. It's good enough for recording multi track music this laptop works great with saffire pro 40 and a Yamaha N12
The Firewire port has no problems with audio devices