Laptop Processor To Desktop

[Wandrille]

hmm so my dell inspiron 5150 stopped working because of a motherboard failure (99.9% sure)
spending 300$ for a new motherboard doesnt sound like an option as it would be a waste of money since this laptop is around 5 years old
so i was wondering if I could put the processor, mobile pentium 4 3.06ghz into another motherboard that i could put in a desktop case?
and if so what are some of my motherboard choices?

[saphalline]

You can indeed do that. But first you need to find out what socket that CPU uses and what specs. FSB, multiplier, HT or not, etc.

[Wandrille]

how would i be able to find all that information out
i know its a mobile pentium 4 3.06ghz

[saphalline]

The S-spec # on the CPU itself. Enter that into Intel's site and they'll tell you everything you need to know. ;)