erico
09-04-2009 03:40 PM (928 days ago)
Adobe Reader will be needed to view the FAQ. This is only temporary. I am having a bit of an issue editing the original post so please bear with me.
Best regards,
erico
Huffer
09-04-2009 04:13 PM (928 days ago)
The Forum has needed something like this for quite a while. Thanks.
venkavis
09-07-2009 07:05 PM (925 days ago)
This is great info. And perfectly answers most questions.
I have one question here. My processor is a Interl Celeron 530 M 1.73Ghz 1MB 533Mhz FSB (31W pwr) . Since you said that if the socket matches it should most probably work, Do I just need to look for processor that matches the socket ??
Regards
Venkat V
erico
09-08-2009 03:08 AM (924 days ago)
venkavis wrote:
This is great info. And perfectly answers most questions.
I have one question here. My processor is a Interl Celeron 530 M 1.73Ghz 1MB 533Mhz FSB (31W pwr) . Since you said that if the socket matches it should most probably work, Do I just need to look for processor that matches the socket ??
Regards
Venkat V
Hi Venkat,
Please provide your laptop product name and product number. I can then let you know which processores will work in your laptop as upgrades.
Actually what I said was that using a processor that is listed as an optional processor for your laptop will definitely work.
Go to your laptop's product support page.
Use the order parts link on the left side of the web page.
Use your laptop's part and/or product number in the search box.
Then peruse the electronic parts.
That is where you will find the optional processors.
The issue is not just socket compatibility.
HP BIOSes only have support for the processors that HP lists as optional.
Trying an upgrade with other than a BIOS supported processor is a crapshoot.
You might get snake eyes
(incompatible processor message). BIOS support is absolutely critical.When upgrading memory you will face the same issue.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 09-08-2009 01:11 PM
Luv3510
09-08-2009 12:20 PM (924 days ago)
Is it dangerous to upgrade to a processor with a higher TDP? A 25W to 35W or even 45W?
venkavis
09-08-2009 01:56 PM (924 days ago)
Its a Presario C700 with Part# GR995UA#ABA (C706NR Notebook PC).
I was able to successfully upgrade from 1 to 2GB. I used a PNY 2GB PC5300 memory.
Thanks
Venkat V
erico
09-09-2009 03:38 AM (923 days ago)
Luv3510 wrote:
Is it dangerous to upgrade to a processor with a higher TDP? A 25W to 35W or even 45W?
Hi,
No. It is not dangerous, as It won't explode or melt down your notebook.. It is not a wise upgrade path to follow. If the processor does work( and that is not likely) its use will shorten the product lifetime.
The laptop motherboard is designed by engineers to be compatible with processors which use a specific amount of voltage and wattage. Compatible processors are listed in the electonic parts section of the Parts (left hand side of HP web document) link on your laptop's support page. Attempted useage of any besides those listed are at your own financial risk. A processor with a higher TDP will be one that has a higher voltage requirement and is likely to be not supported by your laptop's BIOS.The BIOS has a table, coded into the .ROM file, which covers the compatible processors. The BIOS is custom coded by HP and there are few if any updates which render the laptop "overclockable". Overclocking does require that a BIOS have features enabled that allow changing of voltages (CPU and DIMM), bus speeds and primary and secondary memory timings.
The caveat is that if you replace the processor with one not specifically listed as compatible then the BIOS will very likely give you an "Incompatible Processor" error message and it probably won't boot into Windows
regards,
erico.
Message Edited by erico on 09-09-2009 02:31 PM
Message Edited by erico on 09-11-2009 12:49 PM
erico
09-09-2009 05:36 AM (923 days ago)
venkavis wrote:
Its a Presario C700 with Part# GR995UA#ABA (C706NR Notebook PC).
I was able to successfully upgrade from 1 to 2GB. I used a PNY 2GB PC5300 memory.
Thanks
Venkat V
Hi Venkat,
You were fortunate that it worked. I checked PNY's memory configurator and did not see your model included in their list of supported HP models. That means that the modules that you chose to use were not guaranteed to work. You took a financial risk when you purchased the memory.
regards,
erico
venkavis
09-09-2009 06:51 AM (923 days ago)
I can return it and get a one that matches. It was only $15 after rebate.
I will check with Kingston or Crucial to see if there is one.
Were you able to find any information on the processor upgrade?
Regards
Venkat V
erico
09-10-2009 03:12 AM (922 days ago)
venkavis wrote:
This is great info. And perfectly answers most questions.
I have one question here. My processor is a Interl Celeron 530 M 1.73Ghz 1MB 533Mhz FSB (31W pwr) . Since you said that if the socket matches it should most probably work, Do I just need to look for processor that matches the socket ??
Regards
Venkat V
HI,
I found a link to all upgrade CPUs for your laptop. Here is
the link to the service manual. The manual also gives instructions on what must be sequentilally removed in order to replace the processor. So...it is doable. I would put in a Core 2 Duo T8300 processor @ 2.4 GHz 800 MHz FSB
That processor is the best your laptop can take as an upgrade.
this is a list of all of the compatible CPUs with the HP part number. You don't have to buy the CPU from HP. Just make sure that the CPU matches the exact specs as listed and has the same Intel designation.
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 (2.40-GHz, 3 MB of L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 459798-001
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.10-GHz, 3 MB of L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 459797-001
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.00-GHz, 2 MB of L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 454320-001
Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.80-GHz, 2 MB of L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 448149-001
Intel Core Duo T5750 (2.00-GHz, 2 MB of L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB) 462353-001
Intel Core Duo T5450 (1.67-GHz, 2 MB of L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB) 451597-001
Intel Core Duo T2370 (1.73-GHz, 1 MB of L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB) 462354-001
Intel Core Duo T2330 (1.50-GHz, 1 MB of L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB) 455944-001
Intel Core Duo T2310 (1.50-GHz, 1 MB of L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB) 455943-001
Intel Celeron M 550 (2.00-GHz, 1 MB of L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 454322-001
Intel Celeron M 540 (1.86-GHz, 1 MB of L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 454321-001
Intel Celeron M 530 (1.73-GHz, 1 MB of L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 455437-001
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 09-10-2009 12:16 PM
venkavis
09-10-2009 06:47 AM (922 days ago)
Thanks a lot. Will update with details after I get the processor installed.
~Venkat V
khaledseif
09-13-2009 10:30 PM (919 days ago)
Does dv4t-1400 support quad core Q9000?
It has a PM45 chipset which is the same chipset used for Q9000.
erico
09-15-2009 03:51 AM (917 days ago)
Hi,
khaledseif wrote:
Does dv4t-1400 support quad core Q9000?
It has a PM45 chipset which is the same chipset used for Q9000.
The Q9000 does not use a chipset. It has circuitry on the die. It is a processor. Laptop motherboards use chipsets such as the P45 mobile express.
Sorry to bear bad news. The best you can do with the chipset and supported processors in your notebook is a duo core processor. Quads are not supported by the custom HP BIOS.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 09-15-2009 03:37 PM
Luv3510
09-16-2009 11:28 AM (916 days ago)
IN th DV3510nr notebook service manual, the T9800 processor is listed as supported. It is a Penryn processor, unlike the Penryn 3M processor which is currently in the notebook. Could I now assume that all Penryn dual core processors are then supported? Like the P9XXX series?
suvomania
09-18-2009 12:56 AM (914 days ago)
Hi, i have hp pavillion dv9704tx. It is intel centrino duo. The specification is Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.00-GHz, 2 MB of L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) I want to upgrade the processor to increase the cpu speed. I need more than 2. E.g 2.40 or 3.00 may b more. Is it possible ?? Please help me and give me the highest possible cpu that i can upgrade WITH OUT HARMING MY LAPTOP OR IT'S LONGIBITY..and please give me the my exact product support page..
erico
09-18-2009 01:50 PM (914 days ago)
Hi,
Here is
your support page.
It looks as if the only guaranteed to work upgrades fall within the following list for your laptop. It looks like a glass ceiling of 2.2Ghz.
T7500 (2.2-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T7300 (2.0-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T7100 (1.8-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T5250e (1.5-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
667-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T2300 (1.6-GHz, L2 cache, 533-
MHz FSB)
√ √ √
TJ85 (1.67-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
667-MHz FSB)
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 09-18-2009 10:56 PM
erico
09-18-2009 02:11 PM (914 days ago)
Hi,
Luv3510 wrote:
IN th DV3510nr notebook service manual, the T9800 processor is listed as supported. It is a Penryn processor, unlike the Penryn 3M processor which is currently in the notebook. Could I now assume that all Penryn dual core processors are then supported? Like the P9XXX series?
Sorry to have to tell you, but the answer is no. If the processor is not in the supported CPU list there is no guarantee that the BIOS has support for it. That means buying one and installing it will be a crapshoot and you could end up with snake eyes ( losing $$$).
regards,
erico
Vishu
09-19-2009 07:44 AM (913 days ago)
hi,
i have dv2701tx laptop. i want to upgrade processor. currently i have t5450 1.66 Ghz and 667mhz fsb at ppga478 socket. can i go to processor with more fsb then 667mhz? or i have to stick to 667mhz fsb. which are best processors for my laptops?
Vishu
Message Edited by Vishu on 09-19-2009 07:45 AM
erico
09-21-2009 04:35 AM (911 days ago)
Hi,
Sorry.
I am unable to find information on this one.
regards,
erico
redshoot99
09-22-2009 07:38 AM (910 days ago)
Hi
I have been looking for a suitable HDD upgrade for my HP 530.
I guess my questions are
Any other advice . . . .
many thanks
erico
09-23-2009 08:57 AM (909 days ago)
redshoot99 wrote:
Hi
I have been looking for a suitable HDD upgrade for my HP 530.
I guess my questions are
Any other advice . . . .
many thanks
Hi,
A BIOS update is not necessary.
Post the model name and product number of your HP product.
For most OSes hold the CTRL and ALT keys and tap the S key
I need the info to find out what the configuration of your laptop is.
regards,
erico
settler44
10-01-2009 01:07 PM (901 days ago)
What is the reason for the 120GB limitation on laptop IDE HDs? Best Buy offers Western Digital drives in 160GB, 250GB and 320BG capacities. I have been looking for a suitable drive and an external enclosure in order to transfer the contents of my Presario M2000's 60GB IDE drive to a larger (as large as practical) drive and notice that some of the enclosure specs state a drive size limitation while others don't.
siskorhodes
10-02-2009 11:27 AM (900 days ago)
i have a g60-213em and am looking at cpu upgrades i had narrowed down my list to T5800/T5900/T7250 but would be good to know all the options i can consider b4 i make my final choice.
if you could tell me which cpu i could use it would be great...
Pretpik
10-06-2009 03:02 AM (896 days ago)
Hi,
I'm in a similar situation as Venkavis was. I've got a c793VU with a Celeron cpu, which I am looking to upgrade. I found it has a socket P connection and I found the (general) C700 manual, with a list of cpu's.
So, basically my question is; are all these cpu's compatible with all c700's (including mine)?
Thanks
Pat
Message Edited by Pretpik on 10-06-2009 03:03 AM
S_omeone4us
10-07-2009 02:41 AM (895 days ago)
Iwant to know the maximum ram of Compaq CQ40-308Tu can handle, currentlly i use 2 slot (by 2 Gb SODIMM each),
Thanks
tatele
10-10-2009 01:26 PM (892 days ago)
Thank you for an excellent FAQ page. Regarding item 6 (changing 2.5" HD), I replaced the 120GB SATA drive with a Seagate 320 GB 5400rpm SATA drive. It works fine but........very occasionlly the hard drive will hang (no activity light) for 20-30 seconds and then resume working. Is this what you were refering to? Is there anything, short of replacing the HD with a smaller one, that I can do to eliminate this annoying problem? I have a dv 9000Z (AMD chipset) using Vista. I am quite sure that this problem is not a software issue.
erico
10-15-2009 05:03 AM (887 days ago)
Hi,
Sorry to reply so late. I will take a look and let you know which ones will work.
regards,
erico
erico
10-15-2009 05:13 AM (887 days ago)
Hi,
There are only two CPU's as compatible replacement processors for your laptop:
Intel Mobile Celeron processor T1600 - 1.66GHz (667MHz front side bus, 1MB total Level-2 cache, Socket Micro-FCPGA, 35W TDP, 65nm)
Intel Celeron Dual-Core Mobile processor T1600 - 1.66GHz (Merom-2M, 667MHz front side bus, 1MB total Level-2 cache, Micro-FCPGA socket, 35W TDP, 65nm)
regards,
erico
erico
10-15-2009 05:23 AM (887 days ago)
Hi,
S_omeone4us wrote:
Iwant to know the maximum ram of Compaq CQ40-308Tu can handle, currentlly i use 2 slot (by 2 Gb SODIMM each),
Thanks
Standard memory 2048 MB
Memory DDR2 800MHz
Memory layout (1 x 2048 MB)
Maximum memory Supports up to 8 GB DDR2 memoryhere is the
link to the specs on your laptop.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 10-15-2009 02:24 PM
erico
10-15-2009 05:36 AM (887 days ago)
Hi,
You should probably head on over to the
Seagate support web page and use their troubleshooting utilities. I would recommend browsng there to see if your particular hard disk needs a firmware update.
regards,
erico
catalina
10-19-2009 09:35 AM (883 days ago)
I am trying to decide if it is worth putting an new processor in my laptop. What is the fastest cpu I can put in my DV9429us without having issues?
I have already upgraded to 4GB of memory and ~900 GB of hard drive space.
bk109
10-20-2009 07:28 AM (882 days ago)
First, I like to a big THANK YOU for this one-stop reference for Notebook upgrades! Now with this out of the way, I'm a bit curious about the upgrade possibilities of my Compaq 615 (NX568EA) where its RAM and video are concerned.
#1 - RAM , I got mine with twin DDR2-800 2gb SO-DIMMs from the store( By the way, according to the box it was originally with a 2+1 configuration, but was store upgraded). According to the AMD website the AMD780G(mobile) can support up to 8 gigs of memory, but according to HP it can only handle 4gigs. So, how much is it?
#2 - Video - Mine NX568EA is equipped with the ATI 780G/SB700 combo,which according to Wikipedia "will be available during second or third quarter (Q2-Q3) 2008
[25], with the implementation of
PowerXpress technology, providing one
PCI-E slot for
AXIOM/
MXM modules
[26] and
HyperFlash [27][28] support for the
Puma platform" . So,can you tell me if I my 'book is MXM capable and if it's possible to upgrade its video? I'd do it myself, but I'm somewhat fond of my warranty!
Thanks in advance!
Disregard #1 - I rechecked the HP website - it's 2x4gb PC2-6400 max. It seems that the problem was with the Localised HP WebContent(Bulgaria)
Message Edited by bk109 on 10-20-2009 08:57 AM
erico
10-20-2009 05:13 PM (882 days ago)
Hi,
It was a pleasure putting the FAQ together.
bk109 wrote:
First, I like to a big THANK YOU for this one-stop reference for Notebook upgrades! Now with this out of the way, I'm a bit curious about the upgrade possibilities of my Compaq 615 (NX568EA) where its RAM and video are concerned.
#1 - RAM , I got mine with twin DDR2-800 2gb SO-DIMMs from the store( By the way, according to the box it was originally with a 2+1 configuration, but was store upgraded). According to the AMD website the AMD780G(mobile) can support up to 8 gigs of memory, but according to HP it can only handle 4gigs. So, how much is it?
#2 - Video - Mine NX568EA is equipped with the ATI 780G/SB700 combo,which according to Wikipedia "will be available during second or third quarter (Q2-Q3) 2008 [25], with the implementation of PowerXpress technology, providing one PCI-E slot for AXIOM/MXM modules [26] and HyperFlash [27][28] support for the Puma platform" . So,can you tell me if I my 'book is MXM capable and if it's possible to upgrade its video? I'd do it myself, but I'm somewhat fond of my warranty!
Thanks in advance!
Disregard #1 - I rechecked the HP website - it's 2x4gb PC2-6400 max. It seems that the problem was with the Localised HP WebContent(Bulgaria)
Message Edited by bk109 on 10-20-2009 08:57 AM
The capability of a laptop or a PC is not only determined by the motherboard's chipset, it is also limited by the configuration of the BIOS ROM file. In the case of HP notebooks the BIOS has a custom ROM file coded by HP's BIOS engineers.
As far as I know, based on chats with my colleagues here in the forum, HP has not made the leap to MXM. The chipset in your notebook is also used in standard µATX motherboards and they have PCIe slots. Your laptop has ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics. That means integrated into he motherboard chip set. Sorry, but that isn't MXM. I have been unable to find and versions of the Compaq 615 with Radeon 43XX video chips. Unfortunately, I cannot read Polish or Czech. There might be versions in that market, but I am not certain as I cannot read the articles to verify the information.
On your memory question... If HP states 4 GB DDR2 Max, as I see in the spec sheet, then that is believable.
Don't forget that you only have two DIMM slots!That means you would have to find two 4GB memory modules that are compatible with your laptop. I have seen none listed by HP as compatible.
If you find a pair of 4 GB modules from a major memory manufacturer who guarantees their compatibility... it might be worth a try. Remember that you need a 64 bit OS to take advantage of that much RAM. A 32-bit os will only be able to use 3.25 GB of RAM. That is a Microsoft Windows 32-bit OS limitation.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 10-21-2009 11:56 AM
Message Edited by erico on 10-21-2009 11:57 AM
erico
10-20-2009 05:22 PM (882 days ago)
Hi,
catalina wrote:
I am trying to decide if it is worth putting an new processor in my laptop. What is the fastest cpu I can put in my DV9429us without having issues?
I have already upgraded to 4GB of memory and ~900 GB of hard drive space.
Here is
a link to the Service and Maintenance guide for your notebook series. Take a look in section 5.26 (Processor) for the compatible processors. Be advised that you must pay attention to the platform (AMD or Intel) that your laptop has to make sense of thie list.
From what I see listed, it does not look as if it is worth the small amount of processor speed gained to make upgrading really worth the effort and expense.
That is my own opinion. Everyone has one. ;)
regards,
bk109
10-21-2009 12:14 AM (881 days ago)
Thanks for the quick reply! About the maximum supported RAM - according to some HP resources it's 8gigs and according to others 4. In any case, @ crucial i've seen the 2x4gigs combo for the Compaq 516 (615 was missing,but the 516 has as far as I could tell the same basic hardware). As for the MXM - I know that I've got the HD3200(btw, for an Integrated card it has some horsepower :D ), but there's supposed to be a version of the 615 with a discrete HD43xx series card, so I'm( or was at any rate) hoping that my 'book is MXM capable. Can you check if the 615 with the 43xx has it on a MXM or if it's hardwired to the mobo?
Thanks in advance!
PS. I'm using a Windows 7 x64, so I don't foresee any problem with maximum RAM mapping
PPS. I think HP made the MXM jump, because I've seen a myriad of MXMs for HP on E-bay
// Straight from the English product page -
Maximum : Upgradeable to 8 GB with 4 GB SODIMMs in slots 1 and 2.
As I mentioned a couple of times,It seems that the problem is with INCORRECT Translation and that's why I wrote to disregard the RAM issue whatsoever.
Also,you might've noticed that i acknowledged the fact that the 3200 is an Integrated card. I only wanted to know, if the the 615 with a the HD4330 is built on the same basic chassis which would lend additional weight to the notion of an MDM HD4330.The relevant section from the 615 Overview
"Graphics
Models with integrated graphics : ATI Radeon HD 3200.
Models with discrete graphics : ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics with HyperMemory support.
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (discrete),10 (integrated) capable."
Message Edited by bk109 on 10-21-2009 07:28 AM
akluch
10-21-2009 07:41 AM (881 days ago)
Dear Friends,
I have the following question: does HP has some sort of Upgrade Services like: I have laptop A, bought a year ago and still under warranty. I want to upgrade ("replace") it to laptop B that HP evaluate the current price of laptop and I just pay the difference. Would you be so kind to tell me if such service is available by HP?
Thank you.
Pranav_UK
10-21-2009 01:44 PM (881 days ago)
Hi.,
I need advice on upgrading the hard drive for my Pavilion 8263ea.
It has two bays, I want to add additional HD to the notebook.
What steps I should take in terms
1. BIOS
2. Compatible HD's - how to determine
Also, I believe I have a SATA drive, can you confirm that.
regards
Pranav
erico
10-22-2009 04:05 AM (880 days ago)
Hi,
Pranav_UK wrote:
Hi.,
I need advice on upgrading the hard drive for my Pavilion 8263ea.
It has two bays, I want to add additional HD to the notebook.
What steps I should take in terms
1. BIOS We will get to this after you have your hard disk, frame and connector.
2. Compatible HD's - how to determine Read the following
Also, I believe I have a SATA drive, can you confirm that. HDD for this model is IDE Ultra ATA-100 not SATA. You can confirm the disk drive type installed in yours by going to Device manager. Click on the triangle next to disk drives. Write down the model number next to your disk drive. Do a Google search on the model number to get information on it.
Unless your confirmation of the drive installed as described above shows you have a SATA drive installed, the following applies:
A standard 2.5" IDE Ultra-100 hdd is what you will need for a second hdd although you will need a frame and connector for the drive. The part numbers for the frame and connector should be on the one you already have installed.
regards
Pranav
Here is a link to the manuals for your Pavilion 8263ea laptop.
regards,
erico
erico
10-23-2009 01:30 PM (879 days ago)
Hi,
akluch wrote:
Dear Friends,
I have the following question: does HP has some sort of Upgrade Services like: I have laptop A, bought a year ago and still under warranty. I want to upgrade ("replace") it to laptop B that HP evaluate the current price of laptop and I just pay the difference. Would you be so kind to tell me if such service is available by HP?
Thank you.
I really have no way to answer your question. That would be a question best put to Customer Care. I am not an HP Employee. I can help you with technical questions.
regards,
erico
Pranav_UK
10-24-2009 02:47 AM (878 days ago)
hi,
I have checked the device manager and searched for my hard drive.
I have a
Hitachi HTS541010G9SA00 hard drive. Some Details on the Drive. This 100 GB 5400 RPM internal hard drive, the Hitachi HTS541010G9SA00, offers SATA I/O. The HTS541010G9SA00 is a drive with 8 MB of cache.
100GB 5400RPM 8MB BUFFER SATA 7-PIN 2.5INCH HARD DISK
Also, please note, my controller is INTEL 82801GBM SATA ACHI Controller and I also have an INTEL 8280 1G ULTRA ATA Controller installed.
Also, the manual you sent me shows only AMD Turion processors but I have a CENTRINO DUO (T2400) @1.83Ghz.
Please advise on a compatible Hard Drive and other questions I asked earlier
thanks and regards
Pranav
Ratius
10-24-2009 05:14 AM (878 days ago)
I've got HP pavilion fv6720ef
CPU: Intel Pentium T2370 @ 1.73GHZ
Memory: DDR2 1X1 2GB (1+1)
Graphics:
how i can Upgrade them?
thanks
Message Edited by Ratius on 10-24-2009 05:19 AM
erico
10-25-2009 07:00 AM (877 days ago)
Hi,
I am having a difficult time getting to any resources(manuals) for your laptop. I can tell you that your graphics can't be updated.
Memory: 4 GB. 2x 2048MB modules
I will keep on trying to find the other information for you.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 10-25-2009 03:13 PM
Ratius
10-26-2009 09:12 AM (876 days ago)
Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit
Message Edited by Ratius on 10-26-2009 09:15 AM
rucaro
10-29-2009 01:02 PM (873 days ago)
Hi,
Can you provide usefull information regarding my CPU upgrade.which are the available options
my laptop details.
Product Presario V5000
P/n: EX097PA#ACJ
V5202TU
celeron 410, ddr 2 -667 one GB.
Vista starter
GMA 950
erico
10-30-2009 03:02 AM (872 days ago)
Hi,
rucaro wrote:
Hi,
Can you provide usefull information regarding my CPU upgrade.which are the available options
my laptop details.
Product Presario V5000
P/n: EX097PA#ACJ
V5202TU
celeron 410, ddr 2 -667 one GB.
Vista starter
GMA 950
Please
download and run CPU-Z so I will have chipset and motherboard identifying information for your laptop's motherboard.
Thanks,
erico
rucaro
10-30-2009 04:43 AM (872 days ago)
Hi,
these are the results from CPU-Z
Motherboard
Model - 30A8 56.48
chipset - intel i943/940GML rev. 03
Southbridge - intel 82801GMH(ICH7-M/U)
Bios
brand HP
Version F.24
xri12
10-30-2009 10:42 AM (872 days ago)
bk109 wrote:
Thanks for the quick reply! About the maximum supported RAM - according to some HP resources it's 8gigs and according to others 4. In any case, @ crucial i've seen the 2x4gigs combo for the Compaq 516 (615 was missing,but the 516 has as far as I could tell the same basic hardware). As for the MXM - I know that I've got the HD3200(btw, for an Integrated card it has some horsepower :D ), but there's supposed to be a version of the 615 with a discrete HD43xx series card, so I'm( or was at any rate) hoping that my 'book is MXM capable. Can you check if the 615 with the 43xx has it on a MXM or if it's hardwired to the mobo?
Thanks in advance!
PS. I'm using a Windows 7 x64, so I don't foresee any problem with maximum RAM mapping
PPS. I think HP made the MXM jump, because I've seen a myriad of MXMs for HP on E-bay
// Straight from the English product page - Maximum : Upgradeable to 8 GB with 4 GB SODIMMs in slots 1 and 2.
As I mentioned a couple of times,It seems that the problem is with INCORRECT Translation and that's why I wrote to disregard the RAM issue whatsoever.
Also,you might've noticed that i acknowledged the fact that the 3200 is an Integrated card. I only wanted to know, if the the 615 with a the HD4330 is built on the same basic chassis which would lend additional weight to the notion of an MDM HD4330.The relevant section from the 615 Overview
"Graphics Models with integrated graphics : ATI Radeon HD 3200.
Models with discrete graphics : ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics with HyperMemory support.
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (discrete),10 (integrated) capable."
Message Edited by bk109 on 10-21-2009 07:28 AM
I would like to know the same thing like bk109 and I've got another question.
Is there an internal wlan card for the Compaq 615 which supports the 802.11n-standard? I want to use the faster bandwidh of the "n"-standard, but the wlan card which comes with the compaq 615 only supports b/g.
And I dont want to use a external USB-Stick ;)
Message Edited by xri12 on 10-30-2009 10:44 AM
erico
10-30-2009 01:25 PM (872 days ago)
Hi.
redshoot99 wrote:
Hi
I have been looking for a suitable HDD upgrade for my HP 530.
I guess my questions are
Any other advice . . . .
many thanks
Please provide the complete product name and part number.
regards,
erico
Pranav_UK2
10-31-2009 01:24 AM (871 days ago)
hi,
I have checked the device manager and searched for my hard drive.
I have a
Hitachi HTS541010G9SA00 hard drive. Some Details on the Drive. This 100 GB 5400 RPM internal hard drive, the Hitachi HTS541010G9SA00, offers SATA I/O. The HTS541010G9SA00 is a drive with 8 MB of cache.
100GB 5400RPM 8MB BUFFER SATA 7-PIN 2.5INCH HARD DISK
Also, please note, my controller is INTEL 82801GBM SATA ACHI Controller and I also have an INTEL 8280 1G ULTRA ATA Controller installed.
Also, the manual you sent me shows only AMD Turion processors but I have a CENTRINO DUO (T2400) @1.83Ghz.
Please advise on a compatible Hard Drive and other questions I asked earlier
thanks and regards
Pranav
erico
10-31-2009 02:45 AM (871 days ago)
Hi,
rucaro wrote:
Hi,
these are the results from CPU-Z
Motherboard
Model - 30A8 56.48
chipset - intel i943/940GML rev. 03
Southbridge - intel 82801GMH(ICH7-M/U)
Bios
brand HP
Version F.24
I recommend that you purchase the upgrade processor online as cheap as you can.
The T5200, T5300 and T1350 should work with your laptop for upgrades. They are reported to work with other makers laptop with the same chipset that yours has. These processors have the same FSB as your Celeron M. Anything with a higher designation number is reported to not work.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 10-31-2009 10:46 AM
s57mrs
11-01-2009 12:18 PM (870 days ago)
Hi i have a ze5604ea , is it possible to change , upgreda a CPU?
p/ndv249e#abn
tnx
YellowInvazn
11-02-2009 03:21 PM (869 days ago)
Hi
I've been looking to see if it's possible to upgrade the processor for my laptop. I have a hpz5-1000 with Vista 32-bit and it currently has this processor
could you tell me the list of processors that I could upgrade to?
Message Edited by YellowInvazn on 11-02-2009 03:50 PM
marthsmash
11-02-2009 04:18 PM (869 days ago)
Hello,
Can you help me find which processors my notebook (BIOS) supports so that I can upgrade from my slow single core Sempron?
My laptop Details:
Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM
P/N: NV243UA#ABA
AMD Semprom SI-42 2.1GHz
Windows Vista Home Basic 32-Bit
CPU-Z info:
Manufac.: Wistron
Model: 303C / 08.86
Chipset: Nvidia / GeForce 8200M / Rev A2
Southbridge: Nvidia / ID075E
Bios
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Version: F.54
I emailed HP Support but was told that they did not have a list of compatible processors for my model at this time. Please, any details or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
erico
11-03-2009 07:19 AM (868 days ago)
Hi,
s57mrs wrote:
Hi i have a ze5604ea , is it possible to change , upgreda a CPU?
p/ndv249e#abn
tnx
Download and run CPU-Z to provide me with current CPU and chipset information please. Take a look at the post after yours.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 11-03-2009 04:20 PM
erico
11-03-2009 07:28 AM (868 days ago)
Hi,
YellowInvazn wrote:
Hi
I've been looking to see if it's possible to upgrade the processor for my laptop. I have a hpz5-1000 with Vista 32-bit and it currently has this processor
could you tell me the list of processors that I could upgrade to?
Message Edited by YellowInvazn on 11-02-2009 03:50 PM
Sure. This link is to
the support manuals for your laptop. Look in the Maintenence and Service guide. In the Illustrated parts catalog --> sequential part listing for the entire list of supported, compatible processors for your AMD chipset motherboard. You can install an AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-86 2.40GHZ processor as an upgrade.
regards,
erico
erico
11-03-2009 07:43 AM (868 days ago)
Hi,
marthsmash wrote:
Hello,
Can you help me find which processors my notebook (BIOS) supports so that I can upgrade from my slow single core Sempron?
My laptop Details:
Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM
P/N: NV243UA#ABA
AMD Semprom SI-42 2.1GHz
Windows Vista Home Basic 32-Bit
CPU-Z info:
Manufac.: Wistron
Model: 303C / 08.86
Chipset: Nvidia / GeForce 8200M / Rev A2
Southbridge: Nvidia / ID075E
Bios
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Version: F.54
I emailed HP Support but was told that they did not have a list of compatible processors for my model at this time. Please, any details or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a
link to the HP Maintenence and service manual for your notebook. Take a look in the illustrated parts catalog--> sequential part number listing. Look in the sectio for AMD chipset based motherboard not the Intel chipset. Your laptop can take up o an AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-80 2.1 Ghz processor. That is quite a nice bump in performance from the single core Semprom.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 11-04-2009 11:53 PM
Antonio09
11-04-2009 08:00 AM (867 days ago)
Hey my name is Antonio Quinones and I'm currently using a Dv6 - 1259dx. I was wondering if it was possible that I could upgrade my video card to ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4600. I'm a gamer, but I tend to lag on my laptop due to the factory video card I'm using lacks performance. Relpy when you get a chance.
erico
11-04-2009 08:32 AM (867 days ago)
Hi,
Antonio09 wrote:
Hey my name is Antonio Quinones and I'm currently using a Dv6 - 1259dx. I was wondering if it was possible that I could upgrade my video card to ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4600. I'm a gamer, but I tend to lag on my laptop due to the factory video card I'm using lacks performance. Relpy when you get a chance.
I will need more information on your laptop. Use ALT+CTRL and tap the S key to invoke product specific information. Please post all of the information as a quote to the message. Upgrading laptop(notebook) video is only possible if...your laptop has an 1) mini PCI express 2) has an MXM interface there are a few more recent possibilities. It all depends on your laptop configuration. Generally only the very recent more high end laptops have upgrade possibilities
regards,
erico
s57mrs
11-04-2009 12:52 PM (867 days ago)
Hello
thanks for fast reply.
here is report from cpu-z
erico
11-04-2009 03:07 PM (867 days ago)
Hi,
s57mrs wrote:
Hello
thanks for fast reply.
here is report from cpu-z
I believe the link to the image is broken. Please try again.
regards,
erico
siskorhodes
11-04-2009 05:59 PM (867 days ago)
hi here is data from cpu-z for my latop, could you please tell me which cpu i could use as upgrades for my laptop (G60-213EM)...
Name Intel Celeron T1600
Codename Merom
Specification Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1600 @ 1.66GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1662.6 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 10.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.0 MHz
Stock frequency 1666 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 07
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 3072 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
bios = F52A
erico
11-05-2009 10:31 AM (866 days ago)
Hi siskorhodes,
siskorhodes wrote:
hi here is data from cpu-z for my latop, could you please tell me which cpu i could use as upgrades for my laptop (G60-213EM)...
Name Intel Celeron T1600
Codename Merom
Specification Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1600 @ 1.66GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1662.6 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 10.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.0 MHz
Stock frequency 1666 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 07
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 3072 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
bios = F52A
There are quite a few
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P8400, 2.26 GHz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P8600, 2.4 Ghz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P7350, 2.0 GHz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (6MB L2 cache) T9400, 2.53 GHz processor
Those are the more robust and speedier compatible and supported processors for your laptop. There are also four Pentium processors as well. I doubt that you would be interested in them. An upgrade to the Intel Core2 Duo (6MB L2 cache) T9400, 2.53 GHz processor would give you the most improvement for your money. It is the amount of L2 cache that really makes that one stand out from the group.
regards,
erico
German
11-05-2009 07:15 PM (866 days ago)
I was looking for a place that could tell me how to upgrade my notebook and I didn't realize that it was right in front of my eyes (at HP Support Forum). THANKS A LOT.
Ok, now... I have this DV9575la notebook with the following configuration:
Mainboard : Quanta 30CB
Chipset : Intel GM965
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7100 @ 1800 MHz
Physical Memory : 4096 MB (2 x 2048 Kingston DDR2-SDRAM )
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Disk Controller : Intel 82801H (ICH8 Family) 2 port PATA I/O Controller
Disk Controller : Intel 82801HM (ICH8M) 3 port SATA I/O Controller cc=AHCI
Hard Disk : ST9120822AS (120 GB)
Hard Disk : ST9120822AS (120 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20L ATA Device
Monitor Type : N170C2-L02 - 17 inches
Network Card : Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Network Card : RTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Professional 6.01.7600
DirectX : Versión 10.00
I would like to know what parts could I upgrade to their best possible options in terms of capacity and speed.
Can I upgrade my HDs to 1Tb WD Scorpio Blue? How about my Processor? Please do not hesitate to let me know your thoughts about all possible options.
If you need further details please let me know too.
Regards,
German
erico
11-06-2009 12:36 AM (865 days ago)
Hi,
There are a few compatible, supported processors for your notebook. Besides the one that is already installed there are the
Intel Core2 Duo T7300 2.0 Ghz processor.
Intel Core2 Duo T7700 2.4 Ghz processor is the best candidate for your upgrade.
Intel Core2 Duo T7500 2.2 Ghz processor
here is
the link to the Maintenence and Service guide for your laptop. Download the pdf manual.
regards,
erico
German
11-06-2009 02:23 AM (865 days ago)
Hi, thanks a lot for the reply... I'll be upgrading to Intel Core2 Duo T7700 2.4 Ghz processor.
Any clues about the HDs upgrade? I would like to know, according to your experience, if it's possible to replace them by two 1Tb WD Scorpio Blue....
Best regards,
German
s57mrs
11-06-2009 06:30 AM (865 days ago)
Hallo
Me again, hope this wil help, i coul not attach picture
ze5604ea ,
p/n dv249e#abn
code name :Northwood, brand id 10
Socket 478 mPGA,
tehnology 0.13
processor : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.60GHz,
F. model 2. stepping 9,
F. ext model 2, revi d1
instructions ,MMX SSE SSE2,
core speed 2592.59,
multiplier x26.00,
bus speed 99.72,,
rated FSB 399 MhZ
Cache
L1 data 8 KBytes 4way
trace 12 Kuops 8 way
L2 128 Kbytes 2 way
motherboard HP
model 0850, S570 Version PQ1B6
chipset ATI RS200/RS200M rev 02,
Southbridge ALI M1533
BIOS pHOENIX TEHNOLOGIES
version KF_KH.F.19
date 12.05 2003
ram Kingston,256,2700,Kingston,512,2700
grafic card RADEON IGP 345M,,
erico
11-06-2009 09:23 AM (865 days ago)
Hi s57mrs,
s57mrs wrote:
Hallo
Me again, hope this wil help, i coul not attach picture
ze5604ea ,
p/n dv249e#abn
code name :Northwood, brand id 10
Socket 478 mPGA,
tehnology 0.13
processor : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.60GHz,
F. model 2. stepping 9,
F. ext model 2, revi d1
instructions ,MMX SSE SSE2,
core speed 2592.59,
multiplier x26.00,
bus speed 99.72,,
rated FSB 399 MhZ
Cache
L1 data 8 KBytes 4way
trace 12 Kuops 8 way
L2 128 Kbytes 2 way
motherboard HP
model 0850, S570 Version PQ1B6
chipset ATI RS200/RS200M rev 02,
Southbridge ALI M1533
BIOS pHOENIX TEHNOLOGIES
version KF_KH.F.19
date 12.05 2003
ram Kingston,256,2700,Kingston,512,2700
grafic card RADEON IGP 345M,,
Processor upgrades for your laptop are:
2.4,2.66,2.8 or 3.06 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 ProcessorM with Intel speedstep technology, 512kb L2 cache and 1.2- to1.3-V core low power processor with 400-MHz processor system bus
or
2.8 GHz Intel Celeron processor with the same spec as the one that is already installed in your laptop.
Sorry...no Core2 Duo processors are compatible.
regards,
erico
German
11-06-2009 10:53 AM (865 days ago)
Hi erico...
Any clues so far about the WD Scorpio Blue 1Tb on my dv9575la?
Thank you in advance for your support...
Regards,
German
erico
11-06-2009 12:18 PM (865 days ago)
German wrote:
Hi, thanks a lot for the reply... I'll be upgrading to Intel Core2 Duo T7700 2.4 Ghz processor.
Any clues about the HDs upgrade? I would like to know, according to your experience, if it's possible to replace them by two 1Tb WD Scorpio Blue....
Best regards,
German
The first hard disk should be no problem. Here is the maintenence and service guide for your laptop for your reading pleasure.
For the second hard disk:
You will need to buy a SATA connector and a drive caddy since the laptop doesn't come with one for a second drive. Here is a link to instructions on how to add the second hard drive
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 11-06-2009 09:26 PM
German
11-06-2009 03:58 PM (865 days ago)
Hi erico:
Excellent support... Just a couple of final questions:
1.- It is great that I can upgrade the first HD to a WD Scorpio Blue 1Tb with no problems. But, I wonder, do I still need to buy a SATA connector and a drive caddy for the second hard drive upgrade to a WD Scorpio Blue 1Tb if my dv9575la already has two hard drives?
2.- Do you know if it's possible to make an upgrade for the Video card?
Thank you again and best regards,
German
erico
11-06-2009 04:16 PM (865 days ago)
Hi,
Now why exactly would you buy something that you already own?
As far as video goes...read the original post I made at the beginning of this thread.
regards,
erico
German
11-06-2009 04:41 PM (865 days ago)
Excuse me erico, maybe I didn't make myself clear regarding my actual HDs configuration.
My dv9575la already has two 120Gb HDs, and I just want to make the upgrade by replacing them by two SATA 1Tb HDs.
That was it. Sorry for the lack of information from me.
Regards,
German
erico
11-06-2009 11:37 PM (865 days ago)
Hi German,
German wrote:
Excuse me erico, maybe I didn't make myself clear regarding my actual HDs configuration.
My dv9575la already has two 120Gb HDs, and I just want to make the upgrade by replacing them by two SATA 1Tb HDs.
That was it. Sorry for the lack of information from me.
Regards,
German
No worries. :) I already said that should be no problem. Make an HP Restore CD set from the Recovery manager (F11 when the laptop first starts up) and then replace the first drive. Then you can put the OS and software on the first drive. Afterwards it will be time to install the second hard disk and format it from within the Windows OS.
For all of the data you already have on the original disks there is the option of installing your old first drive in the number two drive position and importing it into the new 1TB drive. You can do the same with the data on the second 120 GB hard disk.
Here is a link to the procedure of using the HP recovery manager Take a look at the section that says ``Three ways to recover the PC to the original operating condition``
later,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 11-07-2009 12:14 PM
Message Edited by erico on 11-07-2009 12:14 PM
wand
11-09-2009 11:26 AM (862 days ago)
How were you able to insert graphics to your reply. I tried without success to start a forum item with an error message. I even imported the screen capture into MS Word and it created the space, but not the graphic.
thanks,
wand
erico
11-09-2009 02:27 PM (862 days ago)
Hi Wand,
wand wrote:
How were you able to insert graphics to your reply. I tried without success to start a forum item with an error message. I even imported the screen capture into MS Word and it created the space, but not the graphic.
thanks,
wand
There are a few ways to do it.
MS Word is definitely not the tool to use.
You can do it through the use of your own HTML links or uploading jpg or jpeg images from your own PC. The former, is of course dependent on how familiar you are with Hyper Text Markup Language. Doing it from your own PC is best when you have a program such as Adobe Fireworks or Adobe Photoshop. The trick is to manage to achieve the best image at the smallest possible size (in terms of kilobytes).
The simplest way is to open a Photobucket account. Upload your graphic images to photobucket account in jpg or giff or tiff format it is easy to use the forum link from the image that Photobucket supplies to insert in a forum post.. There is a pretty decent help section at Photobucket. There are also other free image hosting sites that are just as easy to use.
It takes a little practice and determination, but you can do it. :)
regards,
erico
Laeadern
11-09-2009 02:47 PM (862 days ago)
I have a HP Pavilion DV7 3067cl and am trying to figure out if i can upgrade the DVD-ROM to a Blu-Ray drive. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01890529&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=4041781 is HP's only link to it.
wand
11-09-2009 04:01 PM (862 days ago)
Great question. I'd like to do the same on a Pavilion tx2120us tablet pc.
jpdoc
11-12-2009 04:19 AM (859 days ago)
(I posted this in Hardware but no reply, thought I might have better luck here on the Upgrade Page)
I have a nw9440 mobile workstation. I would very much like to install and use 8GB ram as I use it for heavy 64bit graphics applications. The HP laptop feature glossary FAQ site says -
"Most HP and Compaq laptops are expandable to 8GB RAM. With a greater amount of RAM, you can run more applications simultaneously and run them faster. Plus, you’ll enjoy increased performance for tasks like digital video editing, downloading music2 and gaming."
URL http://h20331.www2.hp.com/hho/cache/377186-0-0-225-121.html
There are two slots taking 200 pin PC2-5300 SODIMM 667MHz, currently holding 4GB (2x2). I want to put in 2 x 4GB of these -
URL http://www.memoryupgrade.pro/4gb-1x-4gb-pc2-5300-ddr2-667mhz-small-outline-dimm-upgrade.html
Given the spec I assume they'll fit fine. The question is will the HP nw9440 BIOS support over 4GB? I realize that the new memory wouldn't be covered under HP warranty (mine has nearly expired anyway) but given that this was HP's top spec laptop when I bought it I'd assume it would be OK, particularly in light of the HP statement above. I'd really like this confirmed before splashing out on the RAM.
Anyone at HP have an answer?
Many thanks in advance.
Pranav_UK
11-12-2009 01:38 PM (859 days ago)
Please advise what hard drive I should buy as a second hard drive for my Pavilion DV8263ea notebook.
My laptop has currently a Hitachi HTS541010G9SA00 hard drive.
Should I buy a SATA drive either a Hitachi Travelstar or WD Scorpio.
What is the maximum capacity I should look at, is it 320 or 250 GB.
My laptop as Centrino Core2 Duo processor and runs Windows XP home. I want to upgrade to Windows 7.
erico
11-12-2009 01:56 PM (859 days ago)
Pranav_UK wrote:
Please advise what hard drive I should buy as a second hard drive for my Pavilion DV8263ea notebook.
My laptop has currently a Hitachi HTS541010G9SA00 hard drive.
Should I buy a SATA drive either a Hitachi Travelstar or WD Scorpio. I would recommend the WD Scorpio
What is the maximum capacity I should look at, is it 320 or 250 GB. 320 Gb is the maximum recommended for guaranteed compatibility, but many other users have used 500 GB and 1 TB SATA hard drives. I would recommend updating to the latest available BIOS.
My laptop as Centrino Core2 Duo processor and runs Windows XP home. I want to upgrade to Windows 7. You shouldn't have any problems upgrading. Check at your laptop's support page for Windows 7 drivers. For greatest compatibility and least driver issues, install the Windows 7 32-bit version.
regards,
erico
siskorhodes
11-12-2009 02:59 PM (859 days ago)
Hi siskorhodes,
siskorhodes wrote:
hi here is data from cpu-z for my latop, could you please tell me which cpu i could use as upgrades for my laptop (G60-213EM)...
Name Intel Celeron T1600
Codename Merom
Specification Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1600 @ 1.66GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1662.6 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 10.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.0 MHz
Stock frequency 1666 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 07
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 3072 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
bios = F52A
There are quite a few
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P8400, 2.26 GHz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P8600, 2.4 Ghz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P7350, 2.0 GHz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (6MB L2 cache) T9400, 2.53 GHz processor
Those are the more robust and speedier compatible and supported processors for your laptop. There are also four Pentium processors as well. I doubt that you would be interested in them. An upgrade to the Intel Core2 Duo (6MB L2 cache) T9400, 2.53 GHz processor would give you the most improvement for your money. It is the amount of L2 cache that really makes that one stand out from the group.
regards,
erico
just wondered if by upgrading with a t9400 cpu would there be any cooling issues as i noticed it runs a little hotter than my current cpu, i do use an akasa cooling pad all the time but i wouldnt have thought that would cool it enough given the extra heat generated by the t9400...
thanks
erico
11-12-2009 11:53 PM (859 days ago)
siskorhodes wrote:
Hi siskorhodes,
siskorhodes wrote:
hi here is data from cpu-z for my latop, could you please tell me which cpu i could use as upgrades for my laptop (G60-213EM)...
Name Intel Celeron T1600
Codename Merom
Specification Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1600 @ 1.66GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1662.6 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 10.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.0 MHz
Stock frequency 1666 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 07
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 3072 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
bios = F52A
There are quite a few
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P8400, 2.26 GHz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P8600, 2.4 Ghz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (3MB L2 cache) P7350, 2.0 GHz processor
Intel Core2 Duo (6MB L2 cache) T9400, 2.53 GHz processor
Those are the more robust and speedier compatible and supported processors for your laptop. There are also four Pentium processors as well. I doubt that you would be interested in them. An upgrade to the Intel Core2 Duo (6MB L2 cache) T9400, 2.53 GHz processor would give you the most improvement for your money. It is the amount of L2 cache that really makes that one stand out from the group.
regards,
erico
just wondered if by upgrading with a t9400 cpu would there be any cooling issues as i noticed it runs a little hotter than my current cpu, i do use an akasa cooling pad all the time but i wouldnt have thought that would cool it enough given the extra heat generated by the t9400...
thanks
As your laptop does not have the NVIDIA chipset, the upgrade shouldn't have any cooling issues. I have not seen any reported problems with that processor as an upgrade. It is an option that can be configured when purchased before delivery. It is smart of you to use the cooling pad. Not enough people seem to realize the advantages of using one for comfort's sake.
regards,
erico
dStSb
11-13-2009 05:45 PM (858 days ago)
Hi, could someone help me with upgrading CPU & RAM. Here is laptop information:
HP COMPAQ Presario CQ50-100EM - Windows 7
Motherboard: Wistron 360A
Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M
Processor: AMD Sempron SI-40 - 2 GHz - Socket S1 (638)
BIOS: HP F.54
Memory:
Memory SPD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) MOSEL (4000000000000000)
Size 1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number V916765G24QCFW-F5
Serial number 0A0A0E9A
Manufacturing date Week 19/Year 08
Number of banks 2
Which processors I can put in? Looking for dual-core. Good value for money. And I have some questions about memory. Is maximum RAM 4 GB( 2 x 2 ?)? How many slots are there? 2? As I understand there is one 1 GB stick inside.Can I add 2 GB to this 1 GB? Does this motherboard support faster memories?
Thank you for help =)
erico
11-14-2009 04:12 AM (857 days ago)
Hi,
dStSb wrote:
Hi, could someone help me with upgrading CPU & RAM. Here is laptop information:
HP COMPAQ Presario CQ50-100EM - Windows 7
Motherboard: Wistron 360A
Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M
Processor: AMD Sempron SI-40 - 2 GHz - Socket S1 (638)
BIOS: HP F.54
Memory:
Memory SPD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) MOSEL (4000000000000000)
Size 1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number V916765G24QCFW-F5
Serial number 0A0A0E9A
Manufacturing date Week 19/Year 08
Number of banks 2
Which processors I can put in? Looking for dual-core. Good value for money. And I have some questions about memory. Is maximum RAM 4 GB( 2 x 2 ?)? How many slots are there? 2? As I understand there is one 1 GB stick inside.Can I add 2 GB to this 1 GB? Does this motherboard support faster memories?
Thank you for help =)
CPU upgrades listed by HP as options making them guaranteed compatible and supported by BIOS AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-80 2.1Ghz processor (35W, 2 MB L2 cache)
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.2Ghz processor (35W, 2 MB L2 cache) ***This one has the best specs out of the group***
AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-60 1.9Ghz processor (35W, 512 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core RM-70 2.0Ghz processor (35W, 1 MB L2 cache)
Memory upgrades Use
this web search result. I recommend installing only guaranteed compatible RAM from major memory makers. There are two DIMM slots. Remove the original stick and install two( 2 GB) or (4GB) memory modules. Maximum memory supported by the BIOS is 8GB. 8GB upgrade is only worthwhile if you are using a 64-bit OS or have set up (this is what I do wih my extra memory ;) ) a huge RAMDisk for temp files of web browser cache.
I believe that covers all the questions that you asked.
regards,
erico
dStSb
11-14-2009 10:12 AM (857 days ago)
erico thank you for fast answer. I have one last question about memory. First post in this thread says:
4 ) The memory modules must be the same size (256 MB / 512 MB /1 GB or 2 GB) 2
and 4GB modules will not operate in all laptops. Check HP's stated maximum
memory in the specifications for your product in the HP laptop specific support
page.
There are exceptions for this rule of thumb. Laptops with AMD chip sets are sold
with different size modules installed. ( 1 x 1GB and one 2GB memory stick)
So can I just add to my 1 GB stick one 2 GB ( PC2-5300 ) stick? And would it work as in total 3 GB? And would my 1 GB stick be compatible with for example Kingston/ PNY memories?
Message Edited by dStSb on 11-14-2009 10:12 AM
erico
11-14-2009 11:00 AM (857 days ago)
dStSb wrote:
erico thank you for fast answer. I have one last question about memory. First post in this thread says:
4 ) The memory modules must be the same size (256 MB / 512 MB /1 GB or 2 GB) 2
and 4GB modules will not operate in all laptops. Check HP's stated maximum
memory in the specifications for your product in the HP laptop specific support
page.
There are exceptions for this rule of thumb. Laptops with AMD chip sets are sold
with different size modules installed. ( 1 x 1GB and one 2GB memory stick)
So can I just add to my 1 GB stick one 2 GB ( PC2-5300 ) stick? And would it work as in total 3 GB? And would my 1 GB stick be compatible with for example Kingston/ PNY memories?
Message Edited by dStSb on 11-14-2009 10:12 AM
If your 1GB stick has the same memory chips and SPD file values (in the eeprom on the memory module) as the other memory modules then it should work. The caveat is that it probably is not the case, but It is worth a try.
SPD file contains the primary and secondary memory timings and voltage requirements.
regards,
erico
dStSb
11-15-2009 04:34 AM (856 days ago)
THank you again =) I started looking for memories. I let everyone know when I find something an put in.
Asela
11-15-2009 06:07 AM (856 days ago)
Hi Erico,
I bought a Compaq CQ61-314TU laptop with Intel Celeron processor. this model came without inbuilt Bluetooth. recently i found in eBay that there's a Internal module that matches my laptop model. i want to confirm whether this possible or not? will my Laptop capable of having a internal Bluetooth module?
- Asela
Message Edited by Asela on 11-15-2009 06:09 AM
erico
11-15-2009 08:48 AM (856 days ago)
Hi,
Asela wrote:
Hi Erico,
I bought a Compaq CQ61-314TU laptop with Intel Celeron processor. this model came without inbuilt Bluetooth. recently i found in eBay that there's a Internal module that matches my laptop model. i want to confirm whether this possible or not? will my Laptop capable of having a internal Bluetooth module?
- Asela
Message Edited by Asela on 11-15-2009 06:09 AM
Yes it is possible, but with a caveat. The caveat is that HP has not listed which particular CQ61 models have the interfaces on the motherboard.
I recommend that you not try the route with the internal model.
You would also need to purchase a different upper housing and connector for the housing to have the bluetooth indication led and possibly a system board. (expensive!).
You would be better off purchasing an external USB bluetooth dongle. They are not very expensive and they do work. That way you would avoid the expense and difficulty in location the parts.
There would also be major disassembly required with attempting to install the upper enclosure and connector.
regards,
erico
Asela
11-15-2009 09:59 AM (856 days ago)
Thanks for the quick reply. that's exactly what i wanted to hear. understand about the disassembly process. (got my hands with the service manual). i think it's better to settle with external dongle rather than messing with my new laptop.
Lennon
11-16-2009 02:51 AM (855 days ago)
Hi Erico,
I am hoping you can help me. I have downloaded the Maintenance manual for my CQ60-111EM and I am a little confused as to if I can upgrade my processor so I have included a copy of my CPU-Z output. Could you advise me if I can upgrade this slowwwww Celeron 575?
Many thanks,
John
DMI
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
DMI BIOS
vendor Hewlett-Packard
version F.25
date 09/04/2008
DMI System Information
manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
product Compaq Presario CQ60 Notebook PC
version F.25
serial 2CE84134HK
UUID 78563412-34127856-90ABCDDE-EFAABBCC
DMI Baseboard
vendor Wistron
model 3612
revision 09.44
serial 2CE84134HK
DMI System Enclosure
manufacturer Wistron
chassis type Notebook
chassis serial Chassis Serial Number
Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 1 (max 1)
Number of threads 1 (max 1)
Name Intel Celeron M
Codename Merom
Specification Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1995.1 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 12.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.0 MHz
Stock frequency 2000 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Chipset
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 07
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 3072 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
Memory Frequency 332.5 MHz (1:2)
CAS# latency (CL) 5.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) 15
MCHBAR I/O Base address 0x0FED10000
MCHBAR I/O Size 4096
Many thanks for any help.
Message Edited by Lennon on 11-16-2009 02:53 AM
erico
11-16-2009 03:59 AM (855 days ago)
Hi,
Thanks for posting the data. Most people are not quite are thorogh as yourself. :)
Yes, you can upgrade it. The fastest compatible, BIOS supported Core2 Duo for your laptop is the Intel Core2 Duo T9400 @2.53 GHZ processor. Look on page 36 of the manual in the sequential part number listing. There are two other CPU's listed there that are also compatible with your laptop chipset and BIOS.
regards,
erico
budgetzoom
11-16-2009 09:24 PM (855 days ago)
Any help on finding the HP G71 service manual? I emailed customer care and they pointed me to the G60/CQ60 manual.
erico
11-17-2009 12:58 AM (854 days ago)
Hi,
How about a bit more information on your laptop. Please read
this web document on identifying your product. Post the information here in the thread.
regards.
erico
Lennon
11-17-2009 12:58 AM (854 days ago)
Thanks for the help Erico. Much appreciated! :smileyvery-happy:
cpq-new
11-17-2009 09:44 AM (854 days ago)
I too have the wistron 3612 (HP-G60-458DX ) the upgrade to the t9400 would seem compatable what about memory? the specs show 1066mhz (current at 800) and how much will the wistron board take, I would like to bump it to 8 with 2 4gb modules?
erico
11-17-2009 10:54 AM (854 days ago)
Hi cpq,
cpq-new wrote:
I too have the wistron 3612 (HP-G60-458DX ) the upgrade to the t9400 would seem compatable what about memory? the specs show 1066mhz (current at 800) and how much will the wistron board take, I would like to bump it to 8 with 2 4gb modules?
From the online research I have done and considering what HP has listed in the specsI will have to say 4GB. I have not read any blog or article where anyone has successfully put the 4GB memory modules in an HP-G60-458DX and had success.
regards,
erico
cpq-new
11-17-2009 11:19 AM (854 days ago)
Ok, i thought as much...are there available links to the actual system board specifications beyond HP's? I have found all the internal documentation, but would like more re. upgrading
erico
11-17-2009 12:48 PM (854 days ago)
Hi cpq,
cpq-new wrote:
Ok, i thought as much...are there available links to the actual system board specifications beyond HP's? I have found all the internal documentation, but would like more re. upgrading
Not really. Specs beyond what HP gives are quite difficult to find. At the Wistron website I found zero documentation available.You are quite limited as to what you can upgarde on this one. A better CPU is about the best it will get.
Now, if we were talking desktop mainboards....that is a different story. :)
regards,
erico
jpdoc
11-17-2009 12:59 PM (854 days ago)
You might try determining the chipset your system uses, then checking their website. Intel have spec sheets for all their chipsets online e.g.
http://www.intel.com/Products/Notebook/Chipsets/945PM/945PM-overview.htm
which is the chipset on the nw9440 mobile workstation. Not always completely reliable but it might help . . .
erico
11-17-2009 01:12 PM (854 days ago)
Hi jpdoc,
jpdoc wrote:
You might try determining the chipset your system uses, then checking their website. Intel have spec sheets for all their chipsets online e.g.
http://www.intel.com/Products/Notebook/Chipsets/945PM/945PM-overview.htm
which is the chipset on the nw9440 mobile workstation. Not always completely reliable but it might help . . .
The biggest issue with laptops is the severe limitations placed on the chipset by a custom BIOS.
Just because one knows which chipset is installed doesn't help very much if the CPU or memory module that one wants to install to effect an upgrade is not supported by the BIOS ROM file.
One can purchase a processor or CPU of the correct socket type appropriate to a laptop, but it still may not be supported by the BIOS. It all depends on whether one is willing to take a gamble ($$$) or not. BIOS support is all important in the upgrade process.
cpq-new
11-17-2009 03:09 PM (854 days ago)
Thanks to Both, and yes chipset will direct to posibilities, which will be limited by BIOS. I wish the systemboard was in fact an asus XY.?? etc, so one could refer to those specs etc for upgrades & subsequent BIOS updates...How does one go about getting an update request into HP to accomodate the bios updates we need? I have been involved with CPQ and HP for years (onsite warr. technician etc... for Cpq & Hp) and know updates of this sort do occur. The newest 45nm proc with a quad is the same socket & fsb as well, and if i'm upgrading this model thats where i'd like to go. I bought this as a cheap do everything mobile device ($400 bucks) and find it to be sufficient for the current needs. I also am about to use the free windows 7 upgrade path and if am doing upgrades(s) then would like those in place b4...no new question just looking at questions posted...thanks for the help! (64bit should always accomodate mor ram)
erico
11-18-2009 01:33 AM (853 days ago)
Hi,
cpq-new wrote:
Thanks to Both, and yes chipset will direct to posibilities, which will be limited by BIOS. I wish the systemboard was in fact an asus XY.?? etc, so one could refer to those specs etc for upgrades & subsequent BIOS updates...How does one go about getting an update request into HP to accomodate the bios updates we need? I have been involved with CPQ and HP for years (onsite warr. technician etc... for Cpq & Hp) and know updates of this sort do occur. The newest 45nm proc with a quad is the same socket & fsb as well, and if i'm upgrading this model thats where i'd like to go. I bought this as a cheap do everything mobile device ($400 bucks) and find it to be sufficient for the current needs. I also am about to use the free windows 7 upgrade path and if am doing upgrades(s) then would like those in place b4...no new question just looking at questions posted...thanks for the help! (64bit should always accomodate mor ram)
As far as a BIOS update request goes...when there are enough problems in hardware for particular laptops that there must be something done...that is when we see the updates.
Some of the motherboards are ASUS. Those are ok. The motherboards that are Pegatron or Wistron as not so great.
When you get ready to do the Windows 7 upgrade...take a look and make sure that the drivers are available. AFAIK all laptop Windows 7 drivers have not been made available as Windows 7 just ''hit the street".
regards,
erico
Laeadern
11-19-2009 10:58 AM (852 days ago)
I have a HP Pavilion DV7 3067cl and am trying to figure out if i can upgrade the DVD-ROM to a Blu-Ray drive. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01890529&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=4041781 is HP's only link to it.
cpq-new
11-19-2009 01:19 PM (852 days ago)
This is probably not the place to post re. any upgrades...
2cents is Blu-ray needs a fairly specific highend range of graphics adaptors, and a decent proc as well...look at the specs page of the drive re the system reqs...
Asela
11-20-2009 12:05 AM (851 days ago)
Erico,
Question again. if i want to boost the speed of the notebook (Compaq CQ61-314TU) what type of CPUs should support? chipset is Intel GL40 and current CPU is Celeron T3000 dual core cpu.
Elang_V
11-21-2009 01:04 AM (850 days ago)
Hi,
Thanks a lot for the wonderful thread. I have a question. Is it possible to replace an integrated Tv Tuner card (minicard) with another one.
Im currently owning HP HDX 13 1355ee notebook ( http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3982255& ) which has an integrated HP DVB-T TV Tuner. I wanted to upgrade it with a Hybrid card, preferrable internal one, as im not interested in external cards. Im unsure about the possiblilty. Please reply.
Also, is the Maintenance & Service Manual available for this mode? Ive bee searching for it without any luck!
Regards,
Elang
erico
11-21-2009 01:44 AM (850 days ago)
Hi,
Elang_V wrote:
Hi,
Thanks a lot for the wonderful thread. I have a question. Is it possible to replace an integrated Tv Tuner card (minicard) with another one.
Im currently owning HP HDX 13 1355ee notebook ( http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3982255& ) which has an integrated HP DVB-T TV Tuner. I wanted to upgrade it with a Hybrid card, preferrable internal one, as im not interested in external cards. Im unsure about the possiblilty. Please reply.
Also, is the Maintenance & Service Manual available for this mode? Ive bee searching for it without any luck!
Regards,
Elang
What kind of hybrid card are you referring to?
The
Maintenence & Service manual is here.
regards,
erico
Elang_V
11-21-2009 02:38 AM (850 days ago)
erico wrote:
Hi,
Elang_V wrote:
Hi,
Thanks a lot for the wonderful thread. I have a question. Is it possible to replace an integrated Tv Tuner card (minicard) with another one.
Im currently owning HP HDX 13 1355ee notebook ( http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3982255& ) which has an integrated HP DVB-T TV Tuner. I wanted to upgrade it with a Hybrid card, preferrable internal one, as im not interested in external cards. Im unsure about the possiblilty. Please reply.
Also, is the Maintenance & Service Manual available for this mode? Ive bee searching for it without any luck!
Regards,
Elang
What kind of hybrid card are you referring to?
The Maintenence & Service manual is here.
regards,
erico
Hi Erico,
Thanks a lot for the replying. And the link is wonderful :) It gives all the manuals which i was looking for!
TV Tuner which is in-built can receive only over the air digital signals. So, i want to replace it with hybrid tv tuner card which can receive both digital as well as analog signals. Im not getting a clear response from HP Support team regarding this.
Regards,
Elang
Asela
11-24-2009 09:44 AM (847 days ago)
Hi Erico,
Is it possible to upgrade laptops screen to higher resolution screen (WUXGA 1080p full HD) have seen many people done that before. is there anything to consider beforehand?
Thanks,
wand
11-26-2009 12:47 PM (845 days ago)
Erico, thanks for this thread. What a wealth of information.
I have two Compaq/HP laptops and have upgrade questions about both.
My wife is using a Compaq Presario 715US with 512MB of memory. I've already replaced a keyboard (after vinegar was spilled on it). For a 7-year-old system it still works great. I now need to replace the DVD/CD/CDRW drive as it has given up. Do I have any options here, like a DVD Writer? I wish I could add memory and more hard drive space. I am looking at replacing the 20GB HD with a 32GB SSD. I'm wondering if the SSD can use ReadyBoost or an equivalent. This unit has a single cardbus slot and I have found a dual eSATA, dual USB 2.0 card which should work and it is a less expensive option to the SSD, but requires bulky external attachments. The cardbus has specs of 1.5 Gbps, much faster than the IDE bus of the hard drive and would really support the eSata and USB 2.0 add-ons (USB 1.1 is standard on this unit). Also, what are my processor options on this unit?
My second unit is an HP tx2120us which I love. Shortly after buying this unit the tx2500 came out and I was wondering if I could upgrade the processor to get the added cache of the new series of 45nm vs 65nm AMD TurionX2. Another problem is that I have great specs on this unit for Vista and Win7, except for the graphics processor, which is only rated a 3.0 (everything else is 4.9 and above). Is this graphics unit replaceable? It is the NVidia Go 6150 and an NVidia southbridge. Win 7 Ultimate was a breeze to do an in-place upgrade from Vista 32 Premium. Haven't tried a Win7-64 yet, but will get to that. Win7 found all the needed drivers with no problem. The easiest install I've ever had.
As an aside, I recently switched from Comcast cable to Clear Wi-Max at home and mobile unlimited for about the same money. I notice very little slowdown of downloads and have been really surprised at the speed and reliability (4 Mbps vs 12 Mbps down, but is hardly noticeable). It works great in both laptops (home network also) and gives us a mobile platform to work from also.
Thanks again!
Message Edited by wand on 11-26-2009 12:50 PM
wand
11-26-2009 12:57 PM (845 days ago)
Hello Asela,
I use a Visio 22" HDTV 1080p as my monitor at my desk. My tx2120us has a normal resolution of 1200x800 and the Visio is 1920x1080 and then I can also rotate the monitor to read articles in a portrait mode. I bought mine over a year ago at Costco for under $300. I saw a Samsung 23" 2048x1152 monitor at Newegg for under $200 yesterday and a Black Friday special there today for a 22" 1920x1080 monitor for $119 there today.
Asela
11-26-2009 06:57 PM (845 days ago)
Hi Wand,
Thanks for the reply. but by profession im a software developer. most of the time visiting clients etc ( so portability is important) so external monitor is no go at the moment. it's nice to have more real estate in your notebook so you can fit more work area to do your work (specially in coding). my requirement is, is it possible to replace the display panel (just the LCD) to higher resolution/full HD (Same matching 15.6" LED backlit LCD but with higher resolution). i know for a fact there are models got optional WSXGA, WUXGA etc. in service manual it shows how to entirely dismantle the display panel as well. my question is, does the BIOS supports the new resolution? as you said if a external monitor support higher resolutions, then internal panel should support wuxga as well?? am i correct?Thanks.:smileyhappy:
Message Edited by Asela on 11-26-2009 07:11 PM
wand
11-26-2009 08:42 PM (845 days ago)
Sorry, I'm no help there.
The $119 special at Newegg may be interesting because it only weighed 6.3 lbs and had a tilt out stand from the back. That would almost make it portable, and cheap, if my memory serves me right. It would take a power plug, but if your developing, you can't stay on battery all the time. It would give you a display for your customer while you can watch your code on your screen. Just a thought.
erico
11-29-2009 07:28 AM (842 days ago)
Hi Asela,
Asela wrote:
Hi Wand,
Thanks for the reply. but by profession im a software developer. most of the time visiting clients etc ( so portability is important) so external monitor is no go at the moment. it's nice to have more real estate in your notebook so you can fit more work area to do your work (specially in coding). my requirement is, is it possible to replace the display panel (just the LCD) to higher resolution/full HD (Same matching 15.6" LED backlit LCD but with higher resolution). i know for a fact there are models got optional WSXGA, WUXGA etc. in service manual it shows how to entirely dismantle the display panel as well. my question is, does the BIOS supports the new resolution? as you said if a external monitor support higher resolutions, then internal panel should support wuxga as well?? am i correct?Thanks.:smileyhappy:
Message Edited by Asela on 11-26-2009 07:11 PM
Please link a reference to your Ï know for a fact"" statement. Which models with your series of laptops? Which chipset and which integrated graphics controller do they have?
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 11-29-2009 04:30 PM
erico
11-29-2009 07:42 AM (842 days ago)
Hi Wand,
Your request is quite long. I will have to answer in chunks of information.
wand wrote:
Erico, thanks for this thread. What a wealth of information.
I have two Compaq/HP laptops and have upgrade questions about both.
My wife is using a Compaq Presario 715US with 512MB of memory. I've already replaced a keyboard (after vinegar was spilled on it). For a 7-year-old system it still works great. I now need to replace the DVD/CD/CDRW drive as it has given up. Do I have any options here, like a DVD Writer? I wish I could add memory and more hard drive space. I am looking at replacing the 20GB HD with a 32GB SSD. I'm wondering if the SSD can use ReadyBoost or an equivalent. This unit has a single cardbus slot and I have found a dual eSATA, dual USB 2.0 card which should work and it is a less expensive option to the SSD, but requires bulky external attachments. The cardbus has specs of 1.5 Gbps, much faster than the IDE bus of the hard drive and would really support the eSata and USB 2.0 add-ons (USB 1.1 is standard on this unit). Also, what are my processor options on this unit?
My second unit is an HP tx2120us which I love. Shortly after buying this unit the tx2500 came out and I was wondering if I could upgrade the processor to get the added cache of the new series of 45nm vs 65nm AMD TurionX2. Another problem is that I have great specs on this unit for Vista and Win7, except for the graphics processor, which is only rated a 3.0 (everything else is 4.9 and above). Is this graphics unit replaceable? It is the NVidia Go 6150 and an NVidia southbridge. Win 7 Ultimate was a breeze to do an in-place upgrade from Vista 32 Premium. Haven't tried a Win7-64 yet, but will get to that. Win7 found all the needed drivers with no problem. The easiest install I've ever had.
As an aside, I recently switched from Comcast cable to Clear Wi-Max at home and mobile unlimited for about the same money. I notice very little slowdown of downloads and have been really surprised at the speed and reliability (4 Mbps vs 12 Mbps down, but is hardly noticeable). It works great in both laptops (home network also) and gives us a mobile platform to work from also.
Thanks again!
Message Edited by wand on 11-26-2009 12:50 PM
SSD drives have absolutely no need for readyboost. When installing an SSD drive both drive indexing and readyboost should be disabled to prevent degradation of the SSD's performance.
Upgrading that laptop to SSD is "a no go" Older laptops like this one are limited to IDE drives. You have to have an integrated SATA interface in a laptop for it to work. Consider using an external DVD\CD burner as a replacement for the dead drive. Parts for a seven year old laptop are quite hard to come by. As far as upgrading the processor.. Sorry to say, but the cost to benefit ratio is way too high. The laptop is not worth upgrading unless you can find a source for inexpensive second hand parts (processor/RAM/DVD-RW drive). Be thankful that the trustworthy old beast still runs. It is outside of the average life cycle for a laptop. I have an old Compaq that I bought in 1996 that still runs. :)
On your second laptop query.
The original processor is socket S1. The newer processor you asked about is socket S1G3. Even though the pin count on the sockets are the same, they are different in a planar sense.
Pat Moorhead, Vice President of Advanced Marketing at AMD stated that the G3 is not backwardly compatible with G2 processors. So... in my own words " it is logical to assume that G3 processors are not backwardly compatible with socket S1 processors". I got the information from a
blog at AMD. It is a nice read for the technically inclined.
Will advise on the graphics module upgrade viability when I find the information.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 11-29-2009 05:18 PM
Message Edited by erico on 11-29-2009 05:41 PM
Message Edited by erico on 11-29-2009 05:44 PM
Asela
11-29-2009 09:03 AM (842 days ago)
Hi Erico,
Thanks for the reply. The model that i saw is in a third party website not in HP site. and it's not my model. here's the
link. it shows that you can upgrade into WUXGA, WSXGA etc. even in CQ61 we can connect external monitor which are higher than1366x768 resolution. that's what makes me beleive that it should work. im just asking your help, is it doable? Thanks.
And i already add the Internal Bluetooth Module as well. which is the same module that are used in DV5 series Notebooks. in my CQ61 the interface is available (I removed the DVD ROM and i could see the interface on the system board). no need to install bluetooth LED and front bezels. even in CQ61s which came with Bluetooth by default doesnt include any separate Bluetooth LED and button (It uses the WLAN button/light and through HP wireless assistant i could turn on and off bluetooth).
Regards,
Asela
erico
11-29-2009 09:29 AM (842 days ago)
Hi Asela,
Asela wrote:
Hi Erico,
Thanks for the reply. The model that i saw is in a third party website not in HP site. and it's not my model. here's the link. it shows that you can upgrade into WUXGA, WSXGA etc. even in CQ61 we can connect external monitor which are higher than1366x768 resolution. that's what makes me beleive that it should work. im just asking your help, is it doable? Thanks.
And i already add the Internal Bluetooth Module as well. which is the same module that are used in DV5 series Notebooks. in my CQ61 the interface is available (I removed the DVD ROM and i could see the interface on the system board). no need to install bluetooth LED and front bezels. even in CQ61s which came with Bluetooth by default doesnt include any separate Bluetooth LED and button (It uses the WLAN button/light and through HP wireless assistant i could turn on and off bluetooth).
Regards,
Asela
I have seen vague references online that state 2560 x 1600 @85Hz is the MAX resolution attainable for the GeForce Go 7150. I will try again at AMD to see what specifics I can get on the GeForce Go 7150 video chip.
The CQ61 reference you gave for your hP product information is not quite specific enough for me to chase down a compatible part number from HP PartSurfer for the discrete graphics module.
regards,
erico
leonadro
12-03-2009 12:01 AM (838 days ago)
Dear erico:
Please , can you give me some idea for cpu s can be suitable for upgrading on this laptop preferably a core 2 due one or ... :
CPU-Z result :
Processors Information
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Processor 1 (ID = 0)
Number of cores 1 (max 1)
Number of threads 1 (max 1)
Name Intel Pentium
Codename Penryn
Specification Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 900 @ 2.20GHz
Package Socket P (478) (platform ID = 7h)
CPUID 6.7.A
Extended CPUID 6.17
Core Stepping
Technology 45 nm
Core Speed 2194.6 MHz (11.0 x 199.5 MHz)
Rated Bus speed 798.0 MHz
Stock frequency 2200 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Features XD
Chipset
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 09
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 2048 MBytes
Channels Dual (Symmetric)
Memory Frequency 332.5 MHz (3:5)
CAS# 5.0
RAS# to CAS# 5
RAS# Precharge 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) 15
I noticed that some people who do the upgrade face some incampatibelities such as just one core is used of two cores and ...
Your help is appreciated
erico
12-03-2009 12:55 AM (838 days ago)
Hi leonadro,
It would help if you did the following.
Post the model name and product number of your HP product here in your thread. For newer laptops .... in Windows just hold the CTRL+ ALT+S keys
What is my model name and product number? regards,
erico
Thanks for the CPU-z info.
leonadro
12-03-2009 05:39 AM (838 days ago)
Hi eric:
Thanks for your reply . It is a pavilion G60-512WM notebook . and the P.No. is VM083UA#ABA . It seems that the Intel GL40 express chipset just supports the Celeron cpu ! what's your idea about that ? what about the core 2 cpu s ? however , the Intel website prove it !
sincerely yours
leonadro
12-03-2009 05:43 AM (838 days ago)
Sorry this is a mistake , It is G60-519WM one :smileywink:
erico
12-03-2009 08:47 AM (838 days ago)
Hi,
It is, unfortunately just as you stated. The chipset itself only supports the Celeron processor. Core 2Duo mobile cpu's are a no go on this one for upgrades.
Here is the
link to the Intel documentation that validates what you said about the Celerons.
regards,
erico
leonadro
12-03-2009 09:29 AM (838 days ago)
Hey erico:
Your fast reply is amazing !! however , There is no need for :smileysad: ! the Celeron with combination to GL40 give a fast enough speed for home working . This is faster than I got from my last C2D T7250 notebook !! :smileywink: I don't know why but this is my personal experience ! these two Celeron & GL40 give a good result and the good benefit of celeron is its low temp which is cold all the time , But the C2D goes to be so hot !! .however the bad parameter for celeron is that it can't go through while runing several heavy apps at same time while C2D can .
So now, for me , HELLO Celeron and GOODBYE others .:smileyvery-happy:
Have a nice day erico
Asela
12-03-2009 10:32 AM (838 days ago)
Leonardo,
I believe this might help you
Intel GL40 CPU Compatibility And for the record, my laptop which is a Compaq CQ61-314TU
(Which uses the same GL40 chipset) came with Dual core Celeron T3000 with 800FSB. when i checked the Service manual these Core 2 Duo CPUs with 800FSB were listed,
T6600 2.20-GHz processor
T6400 2.06-GHz processor
T6500 2.10 GHz processor
If the System BIOS supported, then i believe these CPUs will work with your system.
Message Edited by Asela on 12-03-2009 10:41 AM
Sunny09
12-03-2009 08:25 PM (838 days ago)
Hey Eric, i got a hp pavilion dv2-1003ax notebook wid AMD athlon neo processor MV-40 1.6 ghz n 1 core. can u help me check if ther r any cpu upgrades for this...?? i like to hv an intel core 2 duo if its possible else an AMD dual core processor.
One more thing is tht my notebook has only 2 gb ram n 1 slot, but can support max to 4gb. can i remove the 2 gb ddr2 ram n replace wid 4 gb ddr2??
i got 32 bit windows vista home premium.
SkySaw
12-03-2009 10:39 PM (838 days ago)
Hi, can my HP pavillion dv4005AP upgrade to 7200 rpm sata drive?
here is the info from cpu-z
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erico
12-03-2009 10:40 PM (838 days ago)
Hi Sunny,
Your motherboard has an embedded processor. It cannot be upgraded. Replacing the motherboard with p/n 50673-001 gives you the same processor with discrete graphics.
memory for your notebook can be a bit difficult to find, but a 4GB ddr533 upgrade is supported.
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 12-04-2009 07:41 AM
SkySaw
12-03-2009 10:43 PM (838 days ago)
Hi, can my HP pavillion dv4005AP upgrade to 7200 rpm sata drive?
here is the info from cpu-z
erico
12-03-2009 10:45 PM (838 days ago)
Hi,
SkySaw wrote:
Hi, can my HP pavillion dv4005AP upgrade to 7200 rpm sata drive?
here is the info from cpu-z
<img src=http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/55a28753b4.jpg border=0/>
Won't work. see following post
regards,
erico
Message Edited by erico on 12-04-2009 08:13 AM
SkySaw
12-03-2009 10:54 PM (838 days ago)
Hi erico, thanks for the fast reply, really appreciate ur help.
all kinds of SATA harddisk are compatible?
I mean there are different types of SATA, like SATA1, SATA2, SATA3
I'm considering this http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=477
Thank you very much erico.
erico
12-03-2009 11:12 PM (838 days ago)
The replacement drive is Paralell ATA (ATA-5). That is an IDE specification. So SATA drives will not work in your laptop.
SkySaw
12-03-2009 11:23 PM (838 days ago)
hmmmmm..... So I can only upgrade to a 5400rpm with IDE :(
anyway, thanks for ur help.
erico
12-04-2009 12:45 AM (837 days ago)
Unfortunately that is the only possibility.
leonadro
12-04-2009 01:50 AM (837 days ago)
Hi Asela:
Thanks for your reply . I saw that website too which is amazing but there is no specialist thoughts behind that and they guys just give us a good personal experiences ! as I noticed that in some cases the cpu cores worked abnormaly . and we don't know may it harm the mainboard ICs in a period of time !!
But about those C2D cpu s you said to be supported by GL40 on the user manual , are you sure they supported by GL40 ; or GS or GM ? because as I see some noteboks have some options to give the users to choose for example a spesific laptop may has two options , 1- a Celeron cpu with GL40 chipset and 2- a C2D cpu with GS45 or GM45 chipset !
So , what about that ?:smileywink:
Yours
Asela
12-04-2009 03:18 AM (837 days ago)
Leonardo,
As in my case, even my CPU (Celeron T3000 800FSB 1.8Ghz) is not even on the list that recommended by the Intel (On their website). for Celeron T3000 and the listed CPUs in my earlier posts TDPs (Thermal Design Power) is 35w which is the same (They all are 45nm Penryns). so i really doubt that listed CPUs could damaged the motherboard if they are in the same FSB range? choise is yours..
erico
12-04-2009 04:57 AM (837 days ago)
Hi Asela,
Asela wrote:
Leonardo,
As in my case, even my CPU (Celeron T3000 800FSB 1.8Ghz) is not even on the list that recommended by the Intel (On their website). for Celeron T3000 and the listed CPUs in my earlier posts TDPs (Thermal Design Power) is 35w which is the same (They all are 45nm Penryns). so i really doubt that listed CPUs could damaged the motherboard if they are in the same FSB range? choise is yours..
HP customizes the BIOS and inserts tables which have all of the settings required for the CPU to operate with the chipset.
Installing a CPU that is not on the compatible list provided by HP means that BIOS support is not present.
As long as the thermal rating and the FSB matches the compatible CPU'S and motherboard bus specs
it won't hurt the motherboard.
If you install a processor not on the compatible list.
On startup the power on self test routine will generally not complete and the OS will not Boot up. You might even see an error message that states "incompatible processor" or "processor not supported".
Sometime even a non compatible listed CPU will work, but not quite as expected. That makes purchasing a CPU that is not on the HP compatible processor list, a bit of a financial risk. That is the reason I won't recommend them to Forum members.
regards,
erico
leonadro
12-04-2009 06:06 AM (837 days ago)
Ok ,
So the incampatible CPU doesn't damage the mainboard and it just stop the operation system and doesn't allow it booting .And the main parameters of choosing a cpu are TDP , FSB , cpu structure 45 or 65 nm , and the bios .
So , a question , Does a specific bios on a notebook with C2D s cpu that already exist on other laptop with celeron , support C2d on the second laptop too ? the two bios are the same one ?
erico
12-04-2009 03:05 PM (837 days ago)
HI,
leonadro wrote:
Ok ,
So the incampatible CPU doesn't damage the mainboard and it just stop the operation system and doesn't allow it booting .And the main parameters of choosing a cpu are TDP , FSB , cpu structure 45 or 65 nm , and the bios .
So , a question , Does a specific bios on a notebook with C2D s cpu that already exist on other laptop with celeron , support C2d on the second laptop too ? the two bios are the same one ?
If the laptop is the same model( with the same chipset and the same motherboard) as the other notebook and the only difference is the installed CPU, then the BIOS and chipset drivers will be the same.
Your question was a bit cryptic. The specifics I listed above must be the case.
regards,
erico
jmc1590
12-05-2009 12:14 PM (836 days ago)
Allow me to throw my 2 cents in here as well.
I previously owned a G60, with a GL40 chipset. The stock processor that was installed was the T4300 (2.1Ghz, 800 FSB) That leads me to beleave that any of the "listed" 800Mhz C2D processors should work. (T6500 comes to mind 1st.) Intel's specsheet for the GL40 confirms operation at 800Mhz.
I can also confirm that "in my case", an unlisted process with the same specs (speed / FSB) is identified by the BIOS and functions properly. I just installed a P8700 (2.53 / 1066) in my G70. This mainboard is also installed in many of the G60 models. Just be sure that you can confirm your chipset as a GM45.
Hope this helps.
wand
12-08-2009 01:50 PM (833 days ago)
To Erico:
I have seen an IDE interfaced SSD advertised. I know that Fry's, e.g.., only carries SATA SSD modules so maybe what I saw was incorrect advertising. If I actually find a shippable module I will let you know. I think the 2 eSata and 2 USB 2.0 Cardbus adapter is probably the way to go. I can use a USB network adapter to replace the cardbus network adapter on this machine.
Thanks for the info on the two AMD processor modules not being compatible socketwise. I don't know where else I would find that information.
You are a phenomenal resource for this information.
Thanks,
Wand
MSUSpartan
12-09-2009 05:16 PM (832 days ago)
I had a online conversation with a tech from HP last night where he told me that my processor was intergal to the motherboard and could not be upgraded. I wanted to know if I could put a quad core in. Anyone know differently? My system is:
HDX18-1200
Core Duo T9600 2.80 GHz
8 GB RAM
GeForce GT 130M
erico
12-10-2009 12:09 AM (831 days ago)
Hi,
If you were told that the processor could not be replaced you were given incorrect information.
Here is a
link to the Maintenence and Service Guide.
If you will look in the sequential parts listing you will see that HP part number 500606-001 is an Intel Core2 Duo QX9300 @2.53 Ghz complete with thermal interface material. That is a reasonably fast quad processor.
The Maintenance and Service manual has instructions on how to replace the processor. Folow the instructions to the letter and use an anti-static wrist band for the processor and memory modules.
regards,
erico
ClintonTam
12-11-2009 06:23 PM (830 days ago)
http://h20574.www2.hp.com/?jumpid=reg_R1002_USENThe above url is the HP Partner Services Media Library. It provides the additional resources to assist you for your HP product/products. It also provides all necessary video and procedures for you to remove/replace any hardware components if you want to "DIY" your HP products.Have fun .....
MSUSpartan
12-12-2009 10:55 AM (829 days ago)
Would any of the new i7 processors work? I tried typing my mother board info into Intel's compatibility tool but got nothing.
Asela
12-13-2009 05:49 AM (828 days ago)
Even if the chipset supports new i7 CPUs, BIOS will be the next hurdle.
Elang_V
12-13-2009 11:51 AM (828 days ago)
Hi Erico,
I'm having HP HDX X16-1355ee notebook (model no: NW728EA). This one has an integrated HP DVB-T TV Tuner. Can u please let me know the part number of this one? Also, I need to know if there is any other TV Tuner available which is compatible with this notebook. Im looking at replacing the current one.
I raised this b4, but didnt get proper answer. So, asking again. Thanks
Regards,
Elang
erico
12-14-2009 11:54 PM (827 days ago)
Hi,
Elang_V wrote:
Hi Erico,
I'm having HP HDX X16-1355ee notebook (model no: NW728EA). This one has an integrated HP DVB-T TV Tuner. Can u please let me know the part number of this one? Also, I need to know if there is any other TV Tuner available which is compatible with this notebook. Im looking at replacing the current one.
I raised this b4, but didnt get proper answer. So, asking again. Thanks
Regards,
Elang
Elang,
If you can open the cover on the bottom of your laptop and give me the part numbet of the installed TV Tuner module, perhaps I can help. Without that module part number I am working in the blind here.
The compatible part numbers are as follows for TV Tuner modules for your laptop. Source HP Maintenance and Service guide for the HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC series
482899-001 NTSC/ASC/ANG TV Tuner moule
482899-002 DVB-T/ANG TV tuner module
482899-003 DVB-T TV tuner module
regards,
erico
Elang_V
12-15-2009 04:50 AM (826 days ago)
Thanks Erico.
The part number of the TV Tuner module in my notebook (HP HDX X16-1355ee) is 482467-003.
Please let me know if any other TV Tuner is compatible. From HP PartSurfer, i found one DVB-T/ANG TV Tuner with part number 482467-002. Will this be compatible with my notebook?
Regards,
Elang
erico
12-15-2009 05:09 AM (826 days ago)
I am online with the HP parts store chat asking if it is compatible.
Here is
a link to all of the replaceable parts for your model
Can you find the number that says replace with
hp spare or the sps number on a white label on the part itself?
Elang_V
12-15-2009 09:56 AM (826 days ago)
I could find the 'Replace with HP Spare' sticker on RAM modules, but there is no such sticker on the TV Tuner module.
Here is the picture of my TV Tuner module at the back:
DVB-T TV Tuner
gaza101
12-15-2009 02:05 PM (826 days ago)
hey, i have an advent5611 laptop and im thinking of getting a new cpu. Over 1.7Ghz if possible
This is the info from CPU-Z
name - intel celeron T1600 @ 1.66Ghz
codename - Merom
technology - 65nm
specification - Genuine intel (R)
package - socket p (478)
core speed - around 1662.8MHz (it kept changing slightly)
multiplier - x 10.0
bus speed - 166.3MHz
rated FSB - 665.1MHz
I don't know much about processors so any advice would be appreciated.
If you need to know more let me know, thanks.
erico
12-15-2009 11:28 PM (826 days ago)
Elang_V wrote:
I could find the 'Replace with HP Spare' sticker on RAM modules, but there is no such sticker on the TV Tuner module.
Here is the picture of my TV Tuner module at the back: DVB-T TV Tuner
Did you remove the module and look at the other side?
erico
12-15-2009 11:35 PM (826 days ago)
Hi gaza101,
An Advent 5611 is not an HP laptop. This forum is for HP products.
regards,
erico
Elang_V
12-16-2009 12:54 AM (825 days ago)
erico wrote:
Did you remove the module and look at the other side?
Oops! Should I remove the TV tuner module as well? I didnt do that. I will try it out today and will let you know. Thanks.
erico
12-16-2009 01:12 AM (825 days ago)
Elang_V wrote:
erico wrote:
Did you remove the module and look at the other side?
Oops! Should I remove the TV tuner module as well? I didnt do that. I will try it out today and will let you know. Thanks.
You should be able to undo the clips holding the tv tuner module, remove it from the holder turn it over and take a picture of it without disconnecting it.
regards,
erico
Elang_V
12-16-2009 12:18 PM (825 days ago)
I tried to remove the tv tuner module, but in the process, i messed up with one of the screws! :smileysad:
Now, Im not able to unscrew it as the screw driver just slips off its head. I guess Im screwed now!
Anyway, thanks for your effort. I appreciate it.
Regards,
Elang
erico
12-17-2009 12:49 AM (824 days ago)
Hi,
Elang_V wrote:
I tried to remove the tv tuner module, but in the process, i messed up with one of the screws! :smileysad:
Now, Im not able to unscrew it as the screw driver just slips off its head. I guess Im screwed now!
Anyway, thanks for your effort. I appreciate it.
Regards,
Elang
sorry to hear that. I work on laptops pretty frequently. It really does, as you now know, require a lot of patience and jewelers screwdrivers.
regards,
erico
77fahad77
12-17-2009 06:21 AM (824 days ago)
i got 6820ee notebook can i upgrade the processor igot T5550 1.83 GHz
erico
12-17-2009 07:01 AM (824 days ago)
77fahad77 wrote:
i got 6820ee notebook can i upgrade the processor igot T5550 1.83 GHz
Processors listed as compatible By HP and what would be decent upgrades (10% speed increase or better) are
Intel Core2 Duo processor T7250 @ 2.0 Ghz 667 Mhz FSB (65 nm process technology) Micro FCPGA
Intel Core2 Duo processor T7500 @ 2.2 Ghz 800 Mhz FSB (65 nm process technology) Micro FCPGA
They can be found through the HP PartSurfer
here.
regards,
erico
77fahad77
12-17-2009 07:41 AM (824 days ago)
thank u alot :smileyhappy:
janbaz
12-21-2009 03:23 AM (820 days ago)
Hi every1,
i have compaq mini 110c-1111EV and want to upgrade it with broadcom hd BCM70012 chipset.
can any one help me?
major questions in my mind are:
is there spare pci e mini slot for the card?
is that card compatible?
how much risk is involved?
erico
12-21-2009 06:39 AM (820 days ago)
Hi,
janbaz wrote:
Hi every1,
i have compaq mini 110c-1111EV and want to upgrade it with broadcom hd BCM70012 chipset.
can any one help me?
major questions in my mind are:
is there spare pci e mini slot for the card?
is that card compatible?
how much risk is involved?
Your mini has limited upgrade options.
There is no discrete video slot (mini pcie) available to upgrade your notebook.T
That means
the card you are considering is not compatible.Risk is not really an issue due to incompatibility considerations.
regards,
erico
DAWKCoDave
12-25-2009 02:16 AM (816 days ago)
I purchased the dv7-3085dx Notebook, which can have an optional Fingerprint Reader installed, but the unit I got apparently doesn't have the fingerprint reader installed. (It looks like there is something just above the Touchpad with a little light next to it, but there are no drivers or program links anywhere for a Fingerprint Reader and nothing in the docs about it.)
Question: can I retrofit/upgrade this laptop with the Fingerprint Reader; if so, where can I buy it? Are there any HP tech manuals with instructions for installing it?
Thanks.
Dave
erico
12-25-2009 03:52 AM (816 days ago)
Hi,.
DAWKCoDave wrote:
I purchased the dv7-3085dx Notebook, which can have an optional Fingerprint Reader installed, but the unit I got apparently doesn't have the fingerprint reader installed. (It looks like there is something just above the Touchpad with a little light next to it, but there are no drivers or program links anywhere for a Fingerprint Reader and nothing in the docs about it.)
Question: can I retrofit/upgrade this laptop with the Fingerprint Reader; if so, where can I buy it? Are there any HP tech manuals with instructions for installing it?
Thanks.
Dave
The enclosure of your laptop may or may not be the full teatured one. That means that if you really want to do this there is some serious disassembly required and parts to buy. Parts are the sensor, possible the upper portion of the case(where the keyboard and touchpad are and the cable for the sensor.
This is not a task for someone to consider if they a) have no intuitive feel how things fit together b) are not organized and attentive to details. Laptops are quite easy to break and have many tiny parts. ;)
Here is a link to the
Service and maintenance manual for your laptop series. The manual has an illustrated parts list and generic disassembly instructions.
regards,
erico
DAWKCoDave
12-25-2009 12:14 PM (816 days ago)
Thank you erico.
I read the maintenance manual and, although I'm sure I could retrofit the laptop with the new top cover that includes the fingerprint reader and its circuit board, it looks like the cost and hassle make an external fingerprint reader a more sensible option at this point.
I really appreciate the link to the maintenance manual though; I'm sure it will come in handy at some point.
Dave
jefeman101
01-01-2010 09:30 AM (809 days ago)
hey erico, im a dummy who has a probably stupid question.
I have a dv7-3065dx and want to know if i can upgrade the graphics card from ATI Radeon 4200 to anything higher
also, i dont really have any issues with the processer (AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-core mobile processor M600) but i figure i should know if its possible to update
armandmoralez
01-02-2010 05:24 AM (808 days ago)
Hey Erico ;)
I'm working on Compaq Presario V6000 (it's printed on the front upper corner of the screen) on the back label is written V6500 and below the V6500 is symbol V6642EM.I really wish to upgrade my memory from 2GB to 4 or even 8 GB if it's possible and my hard drive from 160 GB to 500GB or 1TB.
Can u help me and tell me is it possible and what parts i should use??
I was using the PNY MEMORY CONFIGURATOR but there wasn't my model.
Greets
frg290
01-03-2010 01:47 PM (807 days ago)
Thanks, Erico, for the clearly written FAQ and your continuing, easy-to-understand followups.
I have a few questions about an HP Pavilion dv8301nr with an 80 GB HDD. The computer is running fine, but I need more HDD space.
- >My Computer>Properties>Hardware>Device Manager lists "IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers". Does this tell me the HDD is an IDE type?
- In the FAQ, you state "Generally speaking, a replacement IDE/EIDE hard disk can't be larger than 120 GB." If I install a 160 GB EIDE drive, will the dv8301nr ignore the 40 GB difference or not recognize the HDD at all?
- The dv8301nr has a slot for a 2nd HDD. The maintenance/service manual shows a frame to hold the HDD, is that normally included with the HDD or do I need to buy one from HP?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
joebnsd
01-03-2010 11:21 PM (807 days ago)
Hello, I have a Hp Dv7-2000CTO laptop and I would like to swap out the DVD Multi drive and replace it with a Bluray Lightscribe drive. Does anyone know around how much I am looking at for the drive and where to find the part online and where I can get drivers to work with my Vista 64 Home Premium OS that would be great! Thanks......
erico
01-04-2010 07:18 AM (806 days ago)
Hi,
frg290 wrote:
Thanks, Erico, for the clearly written FAQ and your continuing, easy-to-understand followups.
I have a few questions about an HP Pavilion dv8301nr with an 80 GB HDD. The computer is running fine, but I need more HDD space.
- >My Computer>Properties>Hardware>Device Manager lists "IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers". Does this tell me the HDD is an IDE type?
- In the FAQ, you state "Generally speaking, a replacement IDE/EIDE hard disk can't be larger than 120 GB." If I install a 160 GB EIDE drive, will the dv8301nr ignore the 40 GB difference or not recognize the HDD at all?
- The dv8301nr has a slot for a 2nd HDD. The maintenance/service manual shows a frame to hold the HDD, is that normally included with the HDD or do I need to buy one from HP?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
In the Device Manager click on disk drive. That is where you will see which type of drive is installed in your laptop.
All Windows Operating systems have the "IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers"listed in the Device manager.
If your hard drive is SATA it will say ATA device.
When you find out which type drive you have installed
you can indeed install a 160GB hard disk.
You will need to buy the frame (it is called a
caddy for the second hard drive) from HP.
Sorry it took so long to answer your post. I was on vacation in Denmark having a great time. :)regards,
erico
erico
01-04-2010 07:30 AM (806 days ago)
Hi,
jefeman101 wrote:
hey erico, im a dummy who has a probably stupid question.
I have a dv7-3065dx and want to know if i can upgrade the graphics card from ATI Radeon 4200 to anything higher
also, i dont really have any issues with the processer (AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-core mobile processor M600) but i figure i should know if its possible to update
Upgrading the onboard graphics (integrated into the chipset) is a no go as your laptop does not have a discrete graphics module installed. There is an external graphics solution (it is also a bit pricey) from NVIDIA that should be available later this year.
I am unable to find any optional processors for this model.
regards,
erico
frg290
01-04-2010 08:00 AM (806 days ago)
Thanks for the response regarding my dv8301nr. The drive is an IDE.
Again, thanks.
djop2002
01-05-2010 02:30 AM (805 days ago)
Hi Erico,
My computer is a HP Pavillon dv2500- dv2699ef (special edition). It's a wonderful computer but I'm wondering which component could be upgraded to better fit my needs (proc,RAM memory or video card).I'm only playing 1 video game with it but I'm a bit short with my current config and believe an upgrade of the RAM or video card will help a lot. I don't want to buy another computer just for this matter...Concerning the RAM memory,this computer is said to max at 2*1GB but I've read on the net that it actually works fine with 2*2GB.One should just upgrapde to a 64bit system AND update the BIOS to make sure it manages the 4GB memory.
What do you think about this and which component upgrade do you think is worth considering?
Thanks a lot for you help.
djop2002
01-05-2010 02:59 AM (805 days ago)
erico
01-05-2010 07:14 AM (805 days ago)
Compatible Upgrades
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5 Ghz, 3MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.40 Ghz,, 4 MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.20 Ghz, 4MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0 GHz, 2MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 (1.67 Ghz, 2MB L2 cache)
Memory: can be upgraded to two 2048-MB modules (667Mhz, PC2-5300)
use CPU-z to verify the memory bus speed on your current modules. HP sells these w/ spare part number 455739-001. Also verify the identifying information for your motherboard with CPU-z. The motherboard identifying information that you provided is incomplete. Video: Am unaware if your specific laptop model options included a discrete graphics model or an integrated graphics chip. If CPU-z shows Nvidia 8400 graphics then you probably have an integrated graphics chip.
regards,
erico
djop2002
01-05-2010 12:26 PM (805 days ago)
Thx Erico,
This looks like good news! I've checked the motherboard identification using your CPU-z and found this compatible processors list which look more exhausitve :
http://ark.intel.com/chipset.aspx?familyID=28116Do you think I should stick to the list you gave me for safety?Do you think the extreme processors family will work fine?
Should I care about the different L2 cache and system TDP?
Thx,I know this is a lot of question....:-)
djop2002
01-05-2010 12:33 PM (805 days ago)
erico
01-06-2010 12:36 AM (804 days ago)
djop2002 wrote:
Thx Erico,
This looks like good news! I've checked the motherboard identification using your CPU-z and found this compatible processors list which look more exhausitve :http://ark.intel.com/chipset.aspx?familyID=28116
Do you think I should stick to the list you gave me for safety?Do you think the extreme processors family will work fine?
Should I care about the different L2 cache and system TDP?
Thx,I know this is a lot of question....:-)
The list that I supplied is of known compatible processors used by HP in your model. There is support in the BIOS for all that I listed.
You can try the Extreme Edition models, but you run the risk of discovering that they are not supported by the HP custom BIOS. That risk is yours alone.
regards,
erico
erico
01-06-2010 12:38 AM (804 days ago)
armandmoralez
01-06-2010 03:02 AM (804 days ago)
Hey Erico
I'm working on Compaq Presario V6000 (it's printed on the front upper corner of the screen) on the back label is written V6500 and below the V6500 is symbol V6642EM.I really wish to upgrade my memory from 2GB to 4 or even 8 GB if it's possible and my hard drive from 160 GB to 500GB or 1TB. Can u help me and tell me is it possible and what parts i should use?? I was using the PNY MEMORY CONFIGURATOR but there wasn't my model.
Greets
mazmorbid
01-06-2010 05:11 AM (804 days ago)
hi erico,
I have a DV7-2173CL that has a P7350 in it, going by the manual and specs this laptop will take up to a Q9100, so I got a Q9100 and put it in and it doesn't work, it boots then shuts down then starts again with all lights on and flashing caps lock and num lock ?? Does this laptop not support Quad Cores? Even though it states it in the manual :(
Thanks
erico
01-06-2010 05:42 AM (804 days ago)
Hi,
mazmorbid wrote:
hi erico,
I have a DV7-2173CL that has a P7350 in it, going by the manual and specs this laptop will take up to a Q9100, so I got a Q9100 and put it in and it doesn't work, it boots then shuts down then starts again with all lights on and flashing caps lock and num lock ?? Does this laptop not support Quad Cores? Even though it states it in the manual :(
Thanks
Try a hard reset.
remove battery and unplug the ac power adapter
press and hold the power button for about thirty seconds.
replace the battery and press the power button
The CPU is supported IAW the manual and specs just as you stated.
You might want to consider reinstalling the original processor and updating the BIOS.
There are updates within the current version for AHCI that might cure the problem you are facing.
regards,
erico
mazmorbid
01-06-2010 05:48 AM (804 days ago)
Thanks erico, I have the latest BIOS Installed F.41 A, I have put the P7350 back in it and it's working as usual, should I try maybe a BIOS from a Quad Core DV7 ?
EDIT: Well they have the exact same BIOS .. :(
djop2002
01-06-2010 07:27 AM (804 days ago)
Yep, sorry.I'd love to do that but it's not going through for some reason...I have to paste the .txt version instead :-(
Processors
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of processors 1
Number of threads 2
APICs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Processor 0
-- Core 0
-- Thread 0 0
-- Core 1
-- Thread 0 1
Processors Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5250
Codename Merom
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5250 @ 1.50GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1496.5 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 9.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.1 MHz
Stock frequency 1500 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 2048 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 6.0x - 9.0x
Max VID 1.250 V
Chipset
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northbridge Intel PM965 rev. C0
Southbridge Intel 82801HBM (ICH8-ME) rev. B1
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 2048 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
Memory Frequency 332.5 MHz (1:2)
CAS# latency (CL) 5.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) 15
MCHBAR I/O Base address 0x0FED14000
MCHBAR I/O Size 4096
Memory SPD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Hyundai Electronics (AD00000000000000)
Size 1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number HYMP112S64CP6-Y5
Serial number 00007119
Manufacturing date Week 44/Year 07
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 3.0-3-3-9-12 @ 200 MHz
JEDEC #2 4.0-4-4-12-16 @ 266 MHz
JEDEC #3 5.0-5-5-15-20 @ 333 MHz
DIMM # 2
SMBus address 0x52
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Hyundai Electronics (AD00000000000000)
Size 1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number HYMP112S64CP6-Y5
Serial number 00006121
Manufacturing date Week 44/Year 07
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
erico
01-06-2010 08:18 AM (804 days ago)
mazmorbid wrote:
Thanks erico, I have the latest BIOS Installed F.41 A, I have put the P7350 back in it and it's working as usual, should I try maybe a BIOS from a Quad Core DV7 ?
EDIT: Well they have the exact same BIOS .. :(
Did you try the hard reset? that sometimes cures the no display problem. Are you certain that the Quad Core you bought has the same specs? (the FSB and TDP).
regards,
erico
djop2002
01-06-2010 11:10 AM (804 days ago)
ok,so I'll stick to your list though.I'll probably go for the T9300...
Let me know if you have a specific manual with procedures.
I'll start by upgrading to 2*2GB RAM.Hope RAM + proc update will be enough (despite my current integrated 128MB Nvidia 8400) to improve frame rate as that's what matter in gaming...
erico
01-06-2010 11:25 AM (804 days ago)
Here is a link to the
Maintenence and service manual.
In the manual you will also see the Illustrated parts list which includes compatible processors.
regards,
erico
mazmorbid
01-06-2010 12:47 PM (804 days ago)
erico wrote:
Did you try the hard reset? that sometimes cures the no display problem.
Are you certain that the Quad Core you bought has the same specs? (the FSB and TDP).
regards,
erico
No have not tried the hard reset, I don't want to pull it all apart just yet.
Well the Quad I got was a Q9100 with FSB 1066 and TDP of 45, original CPU has FSB 1066 and TDP of 25 :(
Should the TDP really matter that much?
djop2002
01-06-2010 01:31 PM (804 days ago)
Thx! It is a dv7 manual but my computer is a dv2699.Do you think it will fit?
djop2002
01-06-2010 02:04 PM (804 days ago)
erico
01-06-2010 02:28 PM (804 days ago)
The TDP does matter. The motherboard was designed with a max Thermal Dissipation Power in mind. The numbers are in watts (power). We are looking at a Q9100 with FSB 1066 and TDP of 45, original CPU has FSB 1066 and TDP of 25 (aka low power consumption processor) The Quad would draw almost twice the power of the original processor and is not on the list of supported processors. It appears that the best compatible processor is the Intel Core Duo T9300 (2.5 Ghz).
It seems that I was perusing the wrong manual. :( Sorry about that.
regards,
erico
mazmorbid
01-06-2010 11:22 PM (804 days ago)
Mind pointing me in the direction of that manual you read that in ?.. mine says Q9100 is the biggest CPU it will take .. and also I know they come out with them as someone at work has one .. and he is always complaining how hot it gets ..
erico
01-07-2010 01:58 AM (803 days ago)
mazmorbid wrote:
Mind pointing me in the direction of that manual you read that in ?.. mine says Q9100 is the biggest CPU it will take .. and also I know they come out with them as someone at work has one .. and he is always complaining how hot it gets ..
In the manual(c01295820.pdf) go to the Illustrated Parts Catalog and then to the sequential parts listing. In the list you will find the processors that are compatible with the Intel chipset and the Nvidia chipset. Look at all of the Intel processors that are listed. They are compatible with your motherboard. The Q9100 is not listed anywhere in the manual. Use the search function of the Adobe reader and Intel as the search term.
In the manual the Intel Core Duo T9300 is the fastest compatible processor listed.
regards,
erico
mazmorbid
01-07-2010 02:03 AM (803 days ago)
I think that is the wrong manual, the manual for mine is "c01689926.pdf" as mine has a ATI 4650 1GB gpu ..
erico
01-07-2010 02:26 AM (803 days ago)
Hi,
OK. We are on the same page now. Actually .. it is on page nine of the manual. Are you certain that the Q9100 you bought has exactly the same specs as the one that is listed?
Does the memory that is installed show 533 Mhz speed on the CPU-z Memory tab?
You might have received a non operating processor. Did you buy it new or used?
That can happen, although it is rare. You did apply TIF? Arctic Silver or thereabouts?
regards,
erico
mazmorbid
01-07-2010 03:40 AM (803 days ago)
Yeah it is exactly the same Q9100 as on page 9, memory with cpu-z shows 399mhz because it's DDR2 800, recommended memory is 800Mhz which I thought was strange because the CPU FSB is 1066, why they don't run 1066Mhz RAM?
I got it on ebay from the USA, the seller has sold many of them and has 100% feedback, it's not an ES, Yes I applied AC5.
I think I am going to try what you suggested with the hard reset, but before I do that I am going to count how many times the caps lock and num lock lights flash, if just once I will not be happy!!
mazmorbid
01-07-2010 05:44 AM (803 days ago)
Well I put the Q9100 back in and did the hard reset and same thing as before, flashes the num lock light once then pauses and repeats over and over, I guess the CPU is dead, this would be the first CPU I have purchased in over 10 years to be DOA :(
erico
01-07-2010 10:20 AM (803 days ago)
. It certainly won't hurt to return the processor and get a replacement or try guaranteed compatible PC8500 (aka 1066 mhz) memory module(s) . You are down to those two items in the troubleshooting list.
The down side of a custom BIOS like the HP products have is that you can't tweak the memory timings to make the memory work.
regards,
erico
armandmoralez
01-07-2010 12:39 PM (803 days ago)
HEY ERICO
CAN U HELP ME WITH MY PRESARIO V6642EM ??
JUST WRITE NO IF U WON'T ;)
GREETS
mazmorbid
01-07-2010 12:51 PM (803 days ago)
They have offered to send me another Q9100, the memory in the manual states "PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2" nothing about PC2-8500? I only just upgraded to 8GB :(
erico
01-08-2010 01:14 AM (802 days ago)
Hi,
mazmorbid wrote:
They have offered to send me another Q9100, the memory in the manual states "PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2" nothing about PC2-8500? I only just upgraded to 8GB :(
Great. :) Start with 2GB installed. Install the rest when you have achieved positive results with the processor.
regards,
erico
erico
01-08-2010 01:14 AM (802 days ago)
armandmoralez wrote:
HEY ERICO
CAN U HELP ME WITH MY PRESARIO V6642EM ??
JUST WRITE NO IF U WON'T ;)
GREETS
What do you want to upgrade?
regards,
erico
mazmorbid
01-08-2010 02:01 AM (802 days ago)
hi erico,
I have contacted HP about this problem and they tell me my motherboard only supports Core2Duo processors, they say the list of processors in the manual do not reflect my actual model but the range of DV7's, they tell me if I want to put a Quad Core in it I must change the motherboard, I cannot put the BIOS from a Quad Core model as the information is hard coded in the motherboard, I tried flashing the BIOS on mine with one from a Quad Core and it did nothing, so that I believe.
They also told me I can change the CPU myself and I will not lose my warranty unless something goes wrong with it directly relating to the CPU upgrade that I did.
Just thought I would share my experience.
So now I am just going to put a T9600 in it that i picked up today very cheaply :) hopefully that will work.
Thanks for all your help anyway :)
erico
01-08-2010 02:08 AM (802 days ago)
mazmorbid wrote:
hi erico,
I have contacted HP about this problem and they tell me my motherboard only supports Core2Duo processors, they say the list of processors in the manual do not reflect my actual model but the range of DV7's, they tell me if I want to put a Quad Core in it I must change the motherboard, I cannot put the BIOS from a Quad Core model as the information is hard coded in the motherboard, I tried flashing the BIOS on mine with one from a Quad Core and it did nothing, so that I believe.
They also told me I can change the CPU myself and I will not lose my warranty unless something goes wrong with it directly relating to the CPU upgrade that I did.
Just thought I would share my experience.
So now I am just going to put a T9600 in it that i picked up today very cheaply :) hopefully that will work.
Thanks for all your help anyway :)
Sounds good. Thanks for the update.
mazmorbid
01-08-2010 02:13 AM (802 days ago)
@ armandmorelez
I think erico already posted the information you asked for.
Anyway here is your memory options:
Supports up to 4 GB of system RAM PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDRII And you Hard Drive options:
Supports 9.5-mm, 2.5-inch hard drives
Serial ATA
Supports the following drives:
250-GB, 5400-rpm
200-GB, 4200-rpm
160-GB, 5400-rpm
120-GB, 5400-rpm
80-GB, 5400-rpm This is taken directly from the Maintenace and Service Guide found here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=au&lang=en&product=3562100&
erico
01-08-2010 06:19 AM (802 days ago)
Hi,
djop2002 wrote:
Yep, sorry.I'd love to do that but it's not going through for some reason...I have to paste the .txt version instead :-(
Processors
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of processors 1
Number of threads 2
APICs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Processor 0
-- Core 0
-- Thread 0 0
-- Core 1
-- Thread 0 1
Processors Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5250
Codename Merom
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5250 @ 1.50GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.F.D
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1496.5 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 9.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.1 MHz
Stock frequency 1500 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 2048 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 6.0x - 9.0x
Max VID 1.250 V
Chipset
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northbridge Intel PM965 rev. C0
Southbridge Intel 82801HBM (ICH8-ME) rev. B1
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 2048 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
Memory Frequency 332.5 MHz (1:2)
CAS# latency (CL) 5.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) 15
MCHBAR I/O Base address 0x0FED14000
MCHBAR I/O Size 4096
Memory SPD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Hyundai Electronics (AD00000000000000)
Size 1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number HYMP112S64CP6-Y5
Serial number 00007119
Manufacturing date Week 44/Year 07
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 3.0-3-3-9-12 @ 200 MHz
JEDEC #2 4.0-4-4-12-16 @ 266 MHz
JEDEC #3 5.0-5-5-15-20 @ 333 MHz
DIMM # 2
SMBus address 0x52
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Hyundai Electronics (AD00000000000000)
Size 1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number HYMP112S64CP6-Y5
Serial number 00006121
Manufacturing date Week 44/Year 07
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
Just out of curiousity...Run CPU-z again and see what it says is installed as motherboard. Call HP again and ask which motherboard is for the quad processors.
regards,
erico
armandmoralez
01-08-2010 11:14 AM (802 days ago)
Thank u for answer ;)
But really do i have any chances to upgrade RAM to 8 or 16 GB
and hard disk up to 500MB or 1TB ??
I've read that installation of windows 7 can resolve this problem
because it gives no limit to memory and hdd.Is it true??
If not can i upgrade motherboard and processor??
Is it gonna give me posibilities to install more RAM and bigger HDD??
Greets
erico
01-09-2010 02:32 AM (801 days ago)
armandmoralez wrote:
Thank u for answer ;)
But really do i have any chances to upgrade RAM to 8 or 16 GB
and hard disk up to 500MB or 1TB ??
I've read that installation of windows 7 can resolve this problem
because it gives no limit to memory and hdd.Is it true?? That is not true. 32-bit version of Windows 7 can only access @3.25 GB of RAM. The 64-bit Windows 7 version can access more, but that is dependent on the BIOS. It has been reported in the forum that the larger hard drives work, but for guaranteed compatibility, nothing greater that 320GB is recommended.
If not can i upgrade motherboard and processor??
Is it gonna give me posibilities to install more RAM and bigger HDD??
Greets
armandmoralez
01-09-2010 02:38 AM (801 days ago)
Thanks ;)
So 320GB HDD and 4GB RAM is the only option...
Always something ;)
erico
01-09-2010 04:29 AM (801 days ago)
armandmoralez wrote:
Thanks ;)
So 320GB HDD and 4GB RAM is the only option...
Always something ;)
Do a search here in the forum and on Google or your favorite search engine with your Laptop model and desired RAM configuration as the key words. You might find that someone has gone beyond the recommended upgrade options with success.
regards,
erico
vinniemi
01-10-2010 12:42 PM (800 days ago)
I have a HP dv6308nr my harddrive died and I need to replace it. I would like to upgrade to a 250-320gig 7200rpm if that would work in my laptop. if not can you tell me what I can upgrade to. HP told me that the best I can do is 200gig and 5400rpm. just keeping them honest.I am new to this and not sure what I am doing. so I am seeking all the help I can.
thanks.
slayer450
01-11-2010 05:31 PM (799 days ago)
Hi,
I have a compaq presario c307nr. I have been trying to upgrade my cpu form the T1350 that it came with to a T2350 duo core. When installed the comuter will not boot, power light just flashes. It is the same socket and spec wise almost the same chip other that the T2350 is duo core. I have the I945gm chip set that will handle it. the motherboard is 30c6 which can handle duo core cpus. Just not sure about the T2350. I am wondering if it is the bios that is causing the problem. Bios version F.24. Any Ideas would be great.
Thanks,
Jeff
SandyD
01-12-2010 06:58 AM (798 days ago)
amg
01-13-2010 04:25 PM (797 days ago)
In regards to this solution stated in your FAQ:
On some older laptops it will be required that you go in to the BIOS on start up (normally it is the F10 key) and set the amount of newly installedmemory to the new actual value. Newer laptops will generally auto configure the
installed RAM.
It is highly recommended that you purchase memory only from a major memory maker
(HP,Kingston,Crucial,Corsair,OCZ,Geil...etc) that is guaranteed by them to work in your laptop.
Generic no-name brands are a bit of a gamble. You could roll a seven or snake eyes.
Is this done before or after the new memory is installed
erico
01-13-2010 10:52 PM (797 days ago)
Hi,
slayer450 wrote:
Hi,
I have a compaq presario c307nr. I have been trying to upgrade my cpu form the T1350 that it came with to a T2350 duo core. When installed the comuter will not boot, power light just flashes. It is the same socket and spec wise almost the same chip other that the T2350 is duo core. I have the I945gm chip set that will handle it. the motherboard is 30c6 which can handle duo core cpus. Just not sure about the T2350. I am wondering if it is the bios that is causing the problem. Bios version F.24. Any Ideas would be great.
Thanks,
Jeff
You BIOS has support for the Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor T5500 and the
Intel Centrino Solo T1350 processor - 1.86GHz, 512MB cache, 533FSB I see no other processors listed as compatible.
regards,
erico
slayer450
01-14-2010 03:28 PM (796 days ago)
That is a pretty big jump, would be quite the improvement I think. I know the chip set will support it. But will the board be able to?
erico
01-14-2010 11:35 PM (796 days ago)
Hi slayer,
slayer450 wrote:
That is a pretty big jump, would be quite the improvement I think. I know the chip set will support it. But will the board be able to?
The processors that I listed are supported by the motherboard and BIOS per HP documents. Which processor is presently installed in yours?
regards,
erico
slayer450
01-15-2010 09:21 AM (795 days ago)
I have the T1350 installed right now
erico
01-15-2010 09:51 AM (795 days ago)
slayer450 wrote:
I have the T1350 installed right now
The listed system board is for both models of your laptop...so the duo core should work IAW the manual
slayer450
01-15-2010 10:57 PM (795 days ago)
Are you sure that the T5500 will work. I just looked up the specs for it. The t5500's system bus is 667 verses 553, it's a 64 bit not a 32 among other things. Don't get me wrong I would love to be able to put the t5500 in but I dont want to spend the $100 and find out it does not work
erico
01-16-2010 05:29 AM (794 days ago)
Hi,
slayer450 wrote:
Are you sure that the T5500 will work. I just looked up the specs for it. The t5500's system bus is 667 verses 553, it's a 64 bit not a 32 among other things. Don't get me wrong I would love to be able to put the t5500 in but I dont want to spend the $100 and find out it does not work
No. I was incorrect. The manual covers the C300 and the G3000 series. The G3000 series system board supports the core duo processors but the C300 series system boards do not. So...thanks for pushing me to delve deeper. I certainly do not wish to give bad info. D
on't spend your money on the T5500 processor. It will give the same results you had with the T2350 processor.Processor upgrades are very limited in the laptop model series that you own.
regards,
erico
slayer450
01-16-2010 08:48 AM (794 days ago)
I do know that the board supports duo core, I didnt think it would support core 2 duo though. I know the chip set will. One idea that I had was to find a computer that has the same set up as mine. Same board and chip set but supports a higher caliber cpu and flash my computer with the bios of that one. Just a theory to throw out there. I don't know if possible and if so which laptop can I steal the bios from?
Is that a good idea or am I crazy??
erico
01-16-2010 09:40 AM (794 days ago)
amg wrote:
In regards to this solution stated in your FAQ:
On some older laptops it will be required that you go in to the BIOS on
start up (normally it is the F10 key) and set the amount of newly installed
memory to the new actual value. Newer laptops will generally auto configure the
installed RAM.
It is highly recommended that you purchase memory only from a major memory maker
(HP,Kingston,Crucial,Corsair,OCZ,Geil...etc) that is guaranteed by them to work in your laptop.
Generic no-name brands are a bit of a gamble. You could roll a seven or snake eyes.
Is this done before or after the new memory is installed
Which model laptop do you own?
If you have a newer model and install the compatible memory module(s) it should be recognized as installed by the BIOS.
With the older models set the memory configuration after you have installed the memory.
regards,
erico
regards,
erico
Mianoor
01-18-2010 08:23 AM (792 days ago)
Dear cutomer support
I have HP type dv2860ee note book having a VGA chips problem board , and we know mostly this modle have common problem can you tell us any upgarde mother board availble for this machine could you send us price for new mother Board and delevery time , we buy from our local Market in Dubai UAE.
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P/N. F F 4 5 7 E A # ABV
Thanks / regards
Mianoor
erico
01-18-2010 10:50 AM (792 days ago)
Hi,
Mianoor wrote:
Dear cutomer support
I have HP type dv2860ee note book having a VGA chips problem board , and we know mostly this modle have common problem can you tell us any upgarde mother board availble for this machine could you send us price for new mother Board and delevery time , we buy from our local Market in Dubai UAE.
S/# <text removed for privacy>
P/N. F F 4 5 7 E A # ABV
Thanks / regards
Mianoor
I believe you have misunderstand the purpose and function of this forum. We are are a forum... not an online store.
Upgrading the motherboard for a laptop is not as simple as you think it is. Here is a link to the
Maintenance and Service Guide for the dv2500 and dv2700 series Notebooks. That is the manual that covers your series as well. You can try the
parts surfer to see what is available and chat online with an HP parts representative online.
regards,
erico
NightWinge
01-23-2010 06:58 PM (787 days ago)
Hi folks. I have an antique here. It is an HP Pavilion ze4910us. It came equipped with a celeron m 1400 processor. I see in the manual for this unit that it will support up to a centrino 755m, but was wondering if it would also handle a 765m. (just a touch faster).I also wish to know if it can be upgraded above the 1 gig total ram it has. I believe the motherboard specs say 2 gigs, but hp says 1. thank you. NightWinge
erico
01-24-2010 02:26 AM (786 days ago)
Hi,
NightWinge wrote:
Hi folks. I have an antique here. It is an HP Pavilion ze4910us. It came equipped with a celeron m 1400 processor. I see in the manual for this unit that it will support up to a centrino 755m, but was wondering if it would also handle a 765m. (just a touch faster).I also wish to know if it can be upgraded above the 1 gig total ram it has. I believe the motherboard specs say 2 gigs, but hp says 1. thank you. NightWinge
Your laptop has the defeatured motherboard. The processors for upgrade are limited to the Celeron M series. The manual I used as reference
is here. You can try the Pentium M series listed in the manual, but there is no guarantee that the BIOS for your motherboard will have support for those processors. Defeatured means that the motherboard lacks premium features. The manual covers more than one series and they are not identical.
If you do a parts search for your motherboard and select Electronic Parts ..the processor that is installed in yours (Intel celeron M 360...not 1400) is the fastest of the bunch and runs at 1.4 GHz.. Centrino processors are not listed in the HP Service and Maintenence manual as applicable to the ze4910us laptops.
I believe you are stuck with 1 GB RAM. You can, at your own risk try (if you can find some) guaranteed compatible 1 GB memory modules. I suggest that if you do that, stay with major memory brands...Kingston, Crucial and the like. I suggest searching in Google or whatever search engine is your preference using Pavilion ze4910us and 2GB as the key search terms. You might find that someone has successfully upgraded to 2GB if you are lucky.
attach an external display to your notebook. Use the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey which looks like a monitor to select the external display.
If you see Windows on the external monitor then try a reset as follows:
remove battery and unplug the ac power adapter
press and hold the power button for about thirty seconds.
replace the battery and press the power button
if you now see Windows on your LCD display then all is well.
If not, contact HP tech support since you very likely have a motherboard video chip issue..
WendyM
01-24-2010 07:30 AM (786 days ago)
silvermatch
01-24-2010 02:20 PM (786 days ago)
Hi,
I bought a few years ago a HP DV6241EU with an AMD turion TL50 @ 1.60GHz.
According to the "Maintenance and Service Guide", it was possible to upgrade the CPU to a TL-60 @ 2GHz.
So I bought one, but when I replace it, the notebook starts for about 15 seconds, without anything on the screen then reboots infinitely.
I thought that it was because of the Bios so I upgraded it from F.3D to F.42 but it didn't fix the problem...
Does anyone knows how to solve this problem or tried the same replacement ?
erico
01-25-2010 03:41 AM (785 days ago)
Hi,
silvermatch wrote:
Hi,
I bought a few years ago a HP DV6241EU with an AMD turion TL50 @ 1.60GHz.
According to the "Maintenance and Service Guide", it was possible to upgrade the CPU to a TL-60 @ 2GHz.
So I bought one, but when I replace it, the notebook starts for about 15 seconds, without anything on the screen then reboots infinitely.
I thought that it was because of the Bios so I upgraded it from F.3D to F.42 but it didn't fix the problem...
Does anyone knows how to solve this problem or tried the same replacement ?
Have you verified that the model,
TDP in Watts and FSB speed in MHz is identical to the one listed in the Maintenance and Service guide ?
regards,
erico
powerivan
01-25-2010 06:02 PM (785 days ago)
Hy all. I have a big problem. I have a Compaq Presario 2118eu and i dont know wich processors can take my motherboard.
I upgradet my bios. I need to upgrade my processor becouse its a Celeron s478 2,4Ghz and i need a little bit faster P4 not celeron in it, but WICH?
powerivan
01-26-2010 03:25 AM (784 days ago)
Anybody here?
mancman4
01-26-2010 04:16 PM (784 days ago)
Hi
New to the forum so any help would be appreciated.
I'm looking to upgrade the processor in my HDX 16 1310ea. It's currently fitted with:
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7350 @ 2.00 GHz (Socket P 478)
Mainboard is Quanta 361 B 15.2C
Chipset is Intel PM45 Rev. 07 with Southbridge of Intel 82801 IM ( ICH9-M)
Ideally i would like to fit: a 3.06 GHz CPU.... possibly the T9900
Does anyone know whether this processor is compatible...?
Thanks
mazmorbid
01-26-2010 06:36 PM (784 days ago)
@
mancman4 Yes it should take that cpu but price wise a T9600 would be better ?..
mancman4
01-26-2010 09:31 PM (784 days ago)
Hi mazmorbid
I thought the T9600 only goes upto 2.80 Ghz
I can pick up an X9100 @ 3.06 Ghz CPU for about £170
just not sure if it's compatible or whether any BIOS adjustments are needed...?
erico
01-26-2010 11:00 PM (784 days ago)
HI,
mancman4 wrote:
Hi
New to the forum so any help would be appreciated.
I'm looking to upgrade the processor in my HDX 16 1310ea. It's currently fitted with:
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7350 @ 2.00 GHz (Socket P 478)
Mainboard is Quanta 361 B 15.2C
Chipset is Intel PM45 Rev. 07 with Southbridge of Intel 82801 IM ( ICH9-M)
Ideally i would like to fit: a 3.06 GHz CPU.... possibly the T9900
Does anyone know whether this processor is compatible...?
Thanks
Here is the list of processors listed as compatible by HP.
Intel Core2 Duo T9800 2.93-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507951-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500604-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9550 2.66-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507953-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9500 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500603-001
Intel Core2 Duo T8700 2.53-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507960-001
Intel Core2 Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500601-001
Intel Core2 Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500600-001
Intel Core2 Duo T6600 2.20-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 513593-001
Intel Core2 Duo T7550 2.13-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500605-001
Intel Core2 Duo T6400 2.06-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 513592-001
Intel Core2 Duo T7350 2.00-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 503391-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9800 2.93-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507951-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500604-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9550 2.66-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507953-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9500 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500603-001
Intel Core2 Duo T8700 2.53-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507960-001
Intel Core2 Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500601-001
Intel Core2 Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500600-001
Intel Core2 Duo T6600 2.20-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 513593-001
Intel Core2 Duo T7550 2.13-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500605-001
Intel Core2 Duo T6400 2.06-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 513592-001
Intel Core2 Duo T7350 2.00-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 503391-001
Any processor not within the group listed is unlikely to operate and not supported by the BIOS. The last digits are the HP part number
The source reference is the
Service & Maintenance manual for your laptop series.
regards,
erico
mancman4
01-27-2010 08:05 AM (783 days ago)
Thanks Erico
So it looks like the T9800 2.93 Ghz is as fast as it will take then......
tournington
01-27-2010 07:32 PM (783 days ago)
I have a DV6-1355dx Hp laptop with a T6600 2.2Ghz CPU with a FSB of 800MHz.
Is it possible to upgrade the CPU to a P8700 2.53GHz with a FSB of 1066MHz?
Both of these processors support the PGA478 socket.
Thanks.
DLeeS
01-27-2010 09:27 PM (783 days ago)
GREAT ARTICLE!!!!!
I have a DV8000 cto (the scanners it always comes out to a dv8300, idk why) but when I first started asking about upgrading the processor, HP just told everyone it could't be done. thank goodness HP is listening to their clientelle...it's a sad thing to spend $3000 on a top of the line laptop, and not be able to upgrade when it's obsolete.
Anyway, how do I find out what socket "I" have, and what I can upgrade the processor to. I have wanted to do this a year already. I have already taken it apart once with the great manuals you have and fixed a fan problem...I love HP! Not all manufacturers have that good of information available to their customers, nor do they care. that's why i stick with you guys.
So, can you help me out here:? It's got a 2.16Ghz dual core in it now...6600? I think... I'd love to upgrade the graphics too....but if it's not possible I can live with the NV GEF 7600 a bit longer I suppose. Also, do you need to put bigger fans with the faster processors?
erico
01-28-2010 02:31 AM (782 days ago)
Hi,
DLeeS wrote:
GREAT ARTICLE!!!!!
I have a DV8000 cto (the scanners it always comes out to a dv8300, idk why) but when I first started asking about upgrading the processor, HP just told everyone it could't be done. thank goodness HP is listening to their clientelle...it's a sad thing to spend $3000 on a top of the line laptop, and not be able to upgrade when it's obsolete.
Anyway, how do I find out what socket "I" have, and what I can upgrade the processor to. I have wanted to do this a year already. I have already taken it apart once with the great manuals you have and fixed a fan problem...I love HP! Not all manufacturers have that good of information available to their customers, nor do they care. that's why i stick with you guys.
So, can you help me out here:? It's got a 2.16Ghz dual core in it now...6600? I think... I'd love to upgrade the graphics too....but if it's not possible I can live with the NV GEF 7600 a bit longer I suppose. Also, do you need to put bigger fans with the faster processors?
You can find out quite a bit information by downloading and running
CPU-Z. CPU-Z is a safe open source utility.On the first CPU-Z screen there is a section that says Package. That will be the socket type. Once you report which CPU and chipset is installed we can give you some compatible upgrade information.
regards,
erico
erico
01-28-2010 02:50 AM (782 days ago)
Hi,
tournington wrote:
I have a DV6-1355dx Hp laptop with a T6600 2.2Ghz CPU with a FSB of 800MHz.
Is it possible to upgrade the CPU to a P8700 2.53GHz with a FSB of 1066MHz?
Both of these processors support the PGA478 socket.
Thanks.
From everything I have read, that upgrade looks like a no go. It would be a $$ risk. The FSB would most likely preclude that one as a candidate anyway.
regards,
erico
powerivan
01-29-2010 02:13 AM (781 days ago)
Could anyone can help me?
gvan
02-02-2010 10:02 AM (777 days ago)
I bought an Mini 210 HD without a Broadcomm HD Accelerator and am now thinking I may want to install one.
When the BCM70015 PCi-e card becomes available can it be installed in the empty PCi-e slot reserved for the WANN in the back? I realize the blue and red antenna wires would need no connection.
thanks
WendyM
02-02-2010 03:21 PM (777 days ago)
erico
02-06-2010 12:31 AM (773 days ago)
Hi,
gvan wrote:
I bought an Mini 210 HD without a Broadcomm HD Accelerator and am now thinking I may want to install one.
When the BCM70015 PCi-e card becomes available can it be installed in the empty PCi-e slot reserved for the WANN in the back? I realize the blue and red antenna wires would need no connection.
thanks
Unless you give more specific information about your Mini, I can't help you. The Mini 210 comes in so many different configurations that complete product information is needed. Go
here and read this HP document and then post the information. Quote this post so I can keep track of it more easily. Consider the fact that I am unable to look on the bottom of your Mini and read the information on the bar coded tag. That is what you must do.
regards,
erico
erico
02-06-2010 12:47 AM (773 days ago)
Hi,
The following is a list of processors applicable and compatible with the Compaq 2100 series laptop motherboard. A replacement (upgrade) must strictly follow the listed information.
You can find out which socket type is installed by downloading and running CPU-z . 1.8-, 1.9-, 2.0-, or 2.2-GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M with Intel Speed Step
technology, 512-KB L2 cache, and 1.2- to 1.3-V core low-power processor with
400-MHz processor system bus
-or-
2.53-GHz Intel Desktop Pentium 4 processor-D with Intel Speed Step technology,
512-KB L2 cache, and 1.2- to 1.3-V core low-power processor with 400-MHz
processor system bus
-or-
1.6-, 1.7-, 1.8-, or 2.0-GHz Intel Celeron processor with 256-KB L2 cache and
1.45-V core low-power processor with 133-MHz processor system bus
1.8-, 1.9-, 2.0-, or 2.2-GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M with Intel Speed Steptechnology, 512-KB L2 cache,
1.2- to 1.3-V core low-power processor with 400-MHz processor system bus-
2.53-GHz Intel Desktop Pentium 4 processor-D with Intel Speed Step technology,512-KB L2 cache, and 1.2- to 1.3-V core low-power processor with 400-MHzprocessor system bus-
1.6-, 1.7-, 1.8-, or 2.0-GHz Intel Celeron processor with 256-KB L2 cache and1.45-V core low-power processor with 133-MHz processor system bus-
My reference is the Maintenance and Service guide found at the
HP web page for your laptop under Manuals. See page 25.
To suggest a specific processor, I need to know what the FSB and TDP are for your installed Celeron.
powerivan wrote:
Hy all. I have a big problem. I have a Compaq Presario 2118eu and i dont know wich processors can take my motherboard.
I upgradet my bios. I need to upgrade my processor becouse its a Celeron s478 2,4Ghz and i need a little bit faster P4 not celeron in it, but WICH?
regards,
erico
WendyM
02-09-2010 03:14 PM (770 days ago)
Afronicus
02-10-2010 01:17 PM (769 days ago)
Hi!
This is actually my first time using this message board.
Straight to the point then.
I've got a HP DV5t 1000 w/ an Intel Pentium Duo T3200 @2.0GHz w/ 4Gb RAM...Does anyone out there know if my Motherboard allows for integrating a NEW, BETTER Processor?
And if so, WHERE would I get the replacement processor?????
(I also wanna max out the RAM to 8gb's, anybody know where to get some good Memory at a decent price?)
any and all help is greatly appreciated. :D
erico
02-10-2010 03:01 PM (769 days ago)
Hi,
Afronicus wrote:
Hi!
This is actually my first time using this message board.
Straight to the point then.
I've got a HP DV5t 1000 w/ an Intel Pentium Duo T3200 @2.0GHz w/ 4Gb RAM...Does anyone out there know if my Motherboard allows for integrating a NEW, BETTER Processor?
And if so, WHERE would I get the replacement processor?????
(I also wanna max out the RAM to 8gb's, anybody know where to get some good Memory at a decent price?)
any and all help is greatly appreciated. :D
Please download and run CPU-z and post the chipset that it reports.
regards,
erico
laptoptamiri
02-12-2010 05:01 AM (767 days ago)
Thats very useful. Thanks for your post. You can also find some articles about this in 8different language.
laptop repair
JohnHPNU
02-18-2010 04:59 PM (761 days ago)
I read the summary list at the beginning of this board. I am interested in a hard drive upgrade. There was a warning regarding new hard drives.
"Do not use a SATA to IDE connector converter to attempt to install a SATA disk where an IDE/EIDE was intended to be used. Use only what the laptop's chip set and on board connectors are capable of."
I would like to know how to find out about what my options are.
I have the dv8305us (p/n EZ579UA) and I have looked over the specifications but I don't see this type of info regarding the hard drive(s). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
erico
02-19-2010 11:52 PM (760 days ago)
Hi,
JohnHPNU wrote:
I read the summary list at the beginning of this board. I am interested in a hard drive upgrade. There was a warning regarding new hard drives.
"Do not use a SATA to IDE connector converter to attempt to install a SATA disk where an IDE/EIDE was intended to be used. Use only what the laptop's chip set and on board connectors are capable of."
I would like to know how to find out about what my options are.
I have the dv8305us (p/n EZ579UA) and I have looked over the specifications but I don't see this type of info regarding the hard drive(s). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
There are two ways to find out.
1) Remove the hard disk and look at the interface.
2)Google search for dv8305us hard drive. All of th review sites state that there is a SATA hard disk installed.
Since you are going to replace the drive anyway, I suggest that you verify it by removing the hdd. See the
Maintenence and service manual for the removal procedure. It is pretty simple to remove a hard disk. You will need a jewelers philips screwdriver to do this
regards,
erico
WendyM
02-21-2010 10:44 AM (758 days ago)
michaeltibbsjr
02-21-2010 10:46 AM (758 days ago)
I downloaded and installed SiSoft Sandra on my HP Pavillion Zv5034US Laptop, it came as a Northwood 2.66 Ghz Pentium 4 with 400 Mhz FSB, and 512 MB of PC2700 SODIMM ram. After running Sandra, I discovered, the mobo supported 800 FSB, and PC3200 ram. I upgraded my processor to a Prescott 3.2 Ghz Pentium 4 w/ Hyperthreading and 800 Mhz FSB, and 2 GB of GSkill
erico wrote:
Hp Compaq Laptop/Notebook Upgrade FAQ
I decided to share this information with any and all forum members who find themselves a bit lost in
understanding what upgrades are possible. I will try to update this FAQ periodically. I also detailed the difficulty level on a few specific upgrade
projects. Kudos to forum members CherylG, Bob_Headrick, RasterBlaster, Huffer , CharlesHP and WendyM for their thoughtful suggestions and input on this project.
This information is generic. That is simply because of the great number of HP laptop models available and the range of laptop motherboard generations owned by forum members.
Any upgrades you decide to attempt are done at your own risk.
Table of Contents
1. Can I upgrade the processor in my laptop
2. Can I upgrade the memory in my laptop?
3. Can I upgrade the video card in my laptop?
4. Can I upgrade the network card in my laptop?
5. Can I upgrade the LCD display in my laptop to a larger one?
6. Can I upgrade the 2.5” hard disk in my laptop?
7. Will the HP recovery cds work after I upgrade my hard disk?
8. Can I upgrade the on-board Wireless card in my laptop?
9. Can I upgrade/replace the motherboard in my laptop?
10. Can I add a TV Tuner card to my laptop?
11. Can I add more USB ports to my laptop?
12. Where can I find detailed specification information and replacement procedures for my HP Laptop/Notebook?
13. Can I find guides and videos that cover the repair/replacement steps involved in what I want to upgrade or replace?
14. The onboard network port or onboard wireless adapter no longer works. My laptop is out of warranty. What can I do about it?
1. Can I upgrade the processor in my laptop?
For notebooks the answer is perhaps.
Some notebooks have embedded processors. They are not plug and play. They are soldered onto the system board. An update would require swapping out the system board for one in your series with a better processor.
For most laptops the answer is yes.
The limitation is that the replacement processor must be of the same socket
type and within the range of listed processors the laptop is sold with by HP. If
the processor is not within the CPU option list, it is quite likely that the
BIOS has no support for it. It will probably not be recognized by the
motherboard as valid during the BIOS POST.
FYI... doing this will void your warranty.
Tools and materials required.
Laptop manual (HP laptop support web page)
Laptop assembly guide(HP laptop support web page)
New Laptop CPU (see above limitation)
Small Phillips screwdriver(Jeweler's)
Thermal compound (use a high quality brand)
Anti-Static wristband
Small container for the screws (they are very small and easy to lose)
Lots of patience. :)
1. Turn off the laptop and unplug it. Remove the battery, CD/DVD optical drives
and the hard drive. The hard drive is usually located in a slot on one side of
the laptop. Remove the screw that holds the cover in place, then pull out the
hard drive sled.
2. Turn the laptop over and remove the screws on the bottom that hold the
keyboard in place. Flip the laptop over, open it, then lift the keyboard up and
out. Carefully unplug the flexible ribbon cable that connects the keyboard to
the motherboard.
3. Remove the screws that hold the keyboard bezel and palm rest in place. Some
of the screws may be covered with round stickers or rubber plugs. Carefully lift
the bezel and palm rest up and out.
4. Unplug the heat-sink fan. Remove the screws that hold the heat-sink in place,
then carefully remove it from the laptop. Release or unscrew the mechanism that
holds the original processor in place, then remove it from the laptop.
Thoroughly clean the base of the heatsink with alcohol (70%) and a paper towel.
5. Install the new processor. CPUs are static voltage sensitive components, so
use an anti-static wristband. Handle the CPU only by its edges. Make sure it is securely attached and properly aligned in the CPU housing. Apply a thin layer of thermal compound( Arctic Silver / Ceramique or better) on the processor, then replace the heat-sink and fan. Replace the screws, then plug the fan back in.
6. Test the new processor. Connect the keyboard to the motherboard temporarily.
Plug the laptop back in, ( battery uninstalled) restart it, then follow the
instructions in your owner's manual to enter your system's BIOS ( usually F10).
The new CPU should now be recognized by the BIOS. Turn off the laptop, unplug
it, then remove the keyboard.
7. Reassemble the laptop by following your diagrams and the HP assembly guide
found in your laptop's support web page. Replace the round stickers or rubber
plugs to complete the upgrade.
2. Can I upgrade the memory in my laptop?
Yes, but only within the limitations of your notebook's motherboard chipset and
tables in the ROM file for your BIOS.
HP custom Notebook BIOS does not allow modification of the primary and secondary
memory timings or memory module voltage setting. That puts a severe limit on
which particular memory modules will operate in your laptop. Go to a major
memory manufacturer website and use their utility (PNY memory configurator,
Crucial's Memory Advisor and Kingston's Memory Tools) to find out which memory
is guaranteed to work in your laptop.
If your desire is for the upgrade to work on the first start after you install
the new memory modules,there are a few rules of thumb you should follow.
1 ) The bus speed of the new modules should be the highest speed that the
specifications of your notebook state. Do not mix modules of different bus
speeds. Mixing bus speeds results in defaulting to lowest speed and a possibly
non operational memory module configuration.
2 ) Don't mix memory modules from different manufacturers. The module memory
chips, timings, bus speed and voltage requirements must be identical for optimal results
3 ) The memory modules must be configured the same. (either single sided or double sided)
4 ) The memory modules must be the same size (256 MB / 512 MB /1 GB or 2 GB) for optimal results. 2
and 4GB modules will not operate in all laptops. Check HP's stated maximum
memory in the specifications for your product in the HP laptop specific support
page.
There are exceptions for this rule of thumb. Laptops with AMD chip sets are sold
with different size modules installed. ( 1 x 1GB and one 2GB memory stick)
5 ) On some older laptops it will be required that you go in to the BIOS on
start up (normally it is the F10 key) and set the amount of newly installed
memory to the new actual value. Newer laptops will generally auto configure the
installed RAM.
It is highly recommended that you purchase memory only from a major memory maker
(HP,Kingston,Crucial,Corsair,OCZ,Geil...etc) that is guaranteed by them to work in your laptop.
Generic no-name brands are a bit of a gamble. You could roll a seven or snake eyes.
3. Can I upgrade the video card in my laptop?
Generally speaking,no.
it is not possible due to the platform design of the majority of consumer laptop
motherboards. That means you are generally stuck with the video chip integrated
into your notebook's motherboard chip-set. So that means that most laptops do
not have a video card.
There are a few notable exceptions in the premium notebook price range.
Some laptops that use Mobile PCI module (MXM) for a video output solution do
allow that flexibility. Technically adept super users have the ability and
knowledge to take advantage of it. Some MXM Type II or higher modules are
upgradeable. MXM is an open standard for laptop graphics that was developed by
NVIDIA. ATI was acquired by AMD a few years ago. ATI brand Radeon MXM modules
are available.
HP HDX Entertainment Series notebooks and some DV9500T notebooks use MXM and can
be upgraded. This is not a novice task. It requires a bit of research on your
part to ensure compatibility!
Be forewarned that there does exist a problem with the MXM standard. There is
not exactly a single standard. Laptop makers have in some instances modified the
standard dimensions of MXM modules to ensure that they will fit into their
laptop enclosures. They are used in some laptops, but are specifically
physically configured for a specific laptop. This is a rather expensive and very
difficult upgrade project for most people to tackle.
4. Can I upgrade the internal network card in my laptop?
No. The internal network is an integral part of the motherboard. External
network cards can be purchased with strict regard to the external interfaces
present in your laptop.
5. Can I upgrade the LCD display screen in my laptop to a larger one?
No. The LCD display is specific to the laptop case. It cannot be changed without
changing the case.
6. Can I upgrade the 2.5” hard disk in my laptop?
Yes.
An SSD hard drive is a great option for laptops with SATA2 hard drive interfaces.
Using an SSD disk as your system will provide amazingly short boot times, shutdown times and read/write accesses
When enough of these are on the market the price will make them an attractive option to anyone wishing to upgrade their laptop. OCZ and Intel are currently the top brands.
Use brands such as Fujitsu,Hitachi, Toshiba, Samsung and Western Digital for
best results. Seagate hard disks have been known to be on problematic. (that is
from my own experience and also reported in many posts here in the forum)
Generally speaking, a replacement IDE/EIDE hard disk can't be larger than 120
GB.
Laptops with the SATA hard drive interface often have issues with drives larger
than 320GB.
500GB and 1TB SATA hard disks have been reported as working here in forum posts.
If your IDE/EIDE hard drive is 5400 rpm and you are considering upgrading to a
7200 hard disk, your new hard drive will generate more heat. 7200rpm hard disks
have been found to be sometimes incompatible replacements for a 5400rpm hard
drives.
SATA hard disks are generally more easily upgraded compared to installing
IDE/EIDE hard disks. Do not use a SATA to IDE connector converter to attempt to
install a SATA disk where an IDE/EIDE was intended to be used. Use only what the
laptop's chip set and on board connectors are capable of.
The simplest method of installing when upgrading to a larger drive is through
the use of partition cloning software. Acronis True Image Home software is a
good example. The newest version of Acronis is reported to be the best.
Kudos to Huffer for links to freeware disk cloning utilities.
7. Will my HP recovery cds work after I upgrade the hard disk?
Generally speaking, Yes.
8. Can I upgrade the on-board Wireless card in my laptop?
With some laptops this is a possibility. It depends on whether a daughtercard or
mini-PCIe adapter is part of the OEM optional configuration. Upgrading to a type
listed as an option in the parts list for your specific laptop is viable as it
is known to be compatible with your laptop.
9. Can I upgrade/replace the motherboard in my laptop?
The only upgrade possible is with a motherboard that was designed by HP for the
laptop series that your laptop part number/ model number falls under. Replacing
the motherboard can be done, but requires a motherboard designed for your laptop
housing. On the Support page for your laptop on the left side you will find a
link to HP parts to obtain the correct part number. This job requires a high
level of technical competence and steady hands. For most consumers, this is best
left to an HP approved repair shop or HP Repair Center.
10. Can I add a TV Tuner card to my laptop?
If your laptop has Vista Premium as an OS then you should be able to add a compatible external TV Tuner card.
There are different interface types available. (Notebook Expresscard/54, USB) Read reviews on the product and search on the web to find out how other notebook owners have or have not had success with particular brands or models.
11. Can I add more USB ports to my laptop?
Yes
Use a powered hub if you want to extend the number of usb ports via an existing usb port. Your laptop chipset is designed to only supply a specific amount of current to each port ( in µA) so going beyond the specification is not a great idea in terms of your motherboard's chipset longevity. There are different USB adapter interface types available. (Expresscard/54, Cardbus, PCMIA)
12. Where can I find detailed specification information and replacement procedures for my HP Laptop/Notebook?
For most HP models in the product support page for your product there is a link to an HP Official maintenance and Service manual. For example, for dv6500/dv6600/dv6700, the Maintenance and Service Manual is here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295877.pdf. This guide include topics like "illustrated part catalog", "removal and replacement procedures" plus topics like "backup and recovery".
13. Can I find guides and videos that cover the repair/replacement steps involved in what I want to upgrade or replace?
HP provides repair videos called "Customer Self-Repair Steps (videos/animations)" for some models, which show the repair/replacement steps visually, for many seeing is much easier than reading. For example, repair videos for 2730p are here:http://h20464.www2.hp.com/resultsCSR.htm?prodSeriesId=3784558&MEID=8DBDFA0F-12B4-4D62-B348-FDC4E4DAB...
More videos and guides can be found by searching for them on the web. YouTube or Insidemylaptop.com are also good sources for visual and written information.
14. The onboard network port or onboard wireless adapter no longer works. My laptop is out of warranty. What can I do about it?
You will find posts here in the forum about the very same problem. Read through the solutions that have worked for members and try them yourself.
If the solutions don't work in your case read the following.
You can purchase an external wired or wireless network card that plugs in to an available interface port on your laptop. Each laptop type has different interfaces so check your notebook's specifications to see what you can use. There are different types available (USB ,PCMIA, ExpressCard/54). Be certain that you purchase cards that are for the OS that you have installed. That will help you when you notice that they come with drivers for your OS.
PC3200 SODIMM ram, also upgraded the HD to a fast Western Digital 160 GB. And then connected it to a 19 inch Vizio HD TV/Monitor.
It plays 1080p HD content in full screen. But I still can't play COD 4 or BF2 due to the ATI 9100 IGP video limitations, but I'm hopeful an external solution is forthcoming.
Now I'm saving up for a PATA SSD.
JohnHPNU
02-21-2010 08:05 PM (758 days ago)
In regards to my question about the hard drive in the dv8305us, you recommended the following:
"There are two ways to find out.
1) Remove the hard disk and look at the interface.
2)Google search for dv8305us hard drive. All of th review sites state that there is a SATA hard disk installed.
Since you are going to replace the drive anyway, I suggest that you verify it by removing the hdd. See the
Maintenence and service manual for the removal procedure. It is pretty simple to remove a hard disk. You will need a jewelers philips screwdriver to do this
regards,
erico"
So simple, why didn't I think of taking it out. I hadn't! DOOOHHH! I took out my drive. It is a Hitachi Deskstar 80gB and it is an ATA/IDE type of drive. I suppose one skilled enough in hardware would have been able to tell that just by looking at the connector in the unoccupied bay, but I am not that sharp. Well, now I know and the 160gB IDE WD Scorpio Blue I bought today ought to work. Thanks!
ups2525
02-21-2010 08:21 PM (758 days ago)
I want to upgrade my CPU can you guide me please?
Here is my laptop info and specs:
Hp Pavilion dv6000 series dv6226us
part # RP297UA
CPU infoname: Intel Pentium 2050
code name: Yonah
package: socket 479 mPGA
technology: 65nm
core vid: 1.213 V
specification: Genuine Intel CPU T2060 @ 1.60GHZ
mainboard infomanufacturer : Quanta
model: 30BB
chipset: Intel i945GM
southbridge: Intel 8280 1 GHM (ICH7-M/U)
BIOSbrand: HP
version: F.2D
** I have found a processor that Im interested in, is it compatible? If not can you please give me some recommendations. I have spent hours trying to figure this out so you help and input is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Type
| CPU / Microprocessor
|
Family
| Intel Core Duo
|
Processor number
| T2400
|
Part number
| LF80539GF0342M BX80539T2400
|
Processor markings
| LF80539 T2400 1.83/2M/667
|
Frequency (GHz)
| 1.83 / 1
|
Bus speed (MHz)
| 667
|
Clock multiplier
| 11
|
Package type
| 478-pin Micro-FCPGA
|
Socket type
| Socket 479, Socket M (mPGA478M)
|
CPUID
| 06E8h
|
Core stepping
| C0
|
Manufacturing technology (micron)
| 0.065
|
L2 cache size (KB)
| 2
|
Core voltage (V)
| 1.1625 - 1.3 / 0.7625 - 1
|
Case temperature (°C)
| 100
|
Thermal Design Power (Watt)
| 31
|
erico
02-22-2010 09:25 AM (757 days ago)
Hi kixnggls,
kixnggls wrote:
I have been reading the forums for hours, :) although there is a lot of good info, I've been unable to find just the right answers, my question: I have a HP Pavillion dv6736nr Entertainment Notebook PC, it came with Vista home premium 32bit which I have added an extra 2G's of ram to. I want to do a clean install of Windows 7, but do not want to lose the HP perks that are on my notebook (QuickPlay, Lightscribe as well as others), is there a way or place I can order an HP disk with all the correct drivers, and Windows 7?
Yours is a Windows 7 upgrade question and should have been posted in the appropriate forum section. This is a hardware upgrade FAQ section. I will ask a Moderator to move your thread for you.regards,
erico
erico
02-22-2010 09:42 AM (757 days ago)
Hi,
Intel Core Duo processor T2250 - 1.73GHz (Merom, 2MB Level-2 cache, 667MHz FSB)
RoHS: Modified is a guaranteed compatible part. IT is listed as a replacement part in the HP online store for your laptop part number.
The processor speed is only 10 mhz slower than the one you asked about but is certain to have BIOS support. The processor you queried about may not. You will see quite a performance jump when you replace your original Intel Pentium 2050 processor with a Core Duo processor.
Here is a
link to the Service and Maintenance manual for the dv6000 series laptop. It will help.
regards,
erico
erico
02-22-2010 09:45 AM (757 days ago)
Hi,
JohnHPNU wrote:
In regards to my question about the hard drive in the dv8305us, you recommended the following:
"There are two ways to find out.
1) Remove the hard disk and look at the interface.
2)Google search for dv8305us hard drive. All of th review sites state that there is a SATA hard disk installed.
Since you are going to replace the drive anyway, I suggest that you verify it by removing the hdd. See the Maintenence and service manual for the removal procedure. It is pretty simple to remove a hard disk. You will need a jewelers philips screwdriver to do this
regards,
erico"
So simple, why didn't I think of taking it out. I hadn't! DOOOHHH! I took out my drive. It is a Hitachi Deskstar 80gB and it is an ATA/IDE type of drive. I suppose one skilled enough in hardware would have been able to tell that just by looking at the connector in the unoccupied bay, but I am not that sharp. Well, now I know and the 160gB IDE WD Scorpio Blue I bought today ought to work. Thanks!
Yep... Good choice. the Scorpio Blue should do just fine. Have fun!
regards,
erico
abefyren
02-23-2010 01:56 AM (756 days ago)
Hi
I have a HP Pavilion dv6-2136eo laptop, which im pretty fond of. I have now gotten offered a broken HP Pavilion dv6-1255eg.
The laptop it self is not broken only the screen. This laptop has a better cpu and better graphiccard than mine.
Is the layout of these two laptops the same? and will it be possible for me to take the motherboard from the dv6-1255eg with cpu and all and move it to my dv6-2136eo? I know this will void my warranty.
Regards,
Martin
asbatey
02-23-2010 10:07 AM (756 days ago)
hi,
i've read all the posts here,but i didn't find anything that matches my model so i guess i have to ask you a little help.
my model is pavillion dv9062ea.
i would like to upgrade memory and cpu if possible.gpu i think it cannot be done,but you can tell me about it.
hard disks you said up until 320gb is ok?here is some information from cpu-z.
Number of processors 1
Number of threads 2
Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5500
Codename Merom
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5500 @ 1.66GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket 479 mPGA (0x5)
CPUID 6.F.6
Extended CPUID 6.F
Core Stepping B2
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 997.9 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 6.0 x 166.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.3 MHz
Stock frequency 1666 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 2048 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 6.0x - 10.0x
Max VID 1.238 V
-----------------------------------------------
chipset
DMI Baseboard
vendor Quanta
model 30BD
revision 66.21
Northbridge Intel i945PM rev. 03
Southbridge Intel 82801GHM (ICH7-M/U) rev. B0
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 1024 MBytes
Channels Dual
Memory Frequency 332.6 MHz (1:2)
CAS# latency (CL) 5.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 5
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) 13
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 5
MCHBAR I/O Base address 0x0FED14000
MCHBAR I/O Size 4096
bios: brand HP
VERSION:F.08
DATE:11/06/2006
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
memory spd
DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Samsung (CE00000000000000)
Size 512 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number M4 70T6554CZ3-CE6
Serial number F752E63D
Manufacturing date Week 45/Year 06
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 3.0-3-3-8-11 @ 200 MHz
JEDEC #2 4.0-4-4-11-15 @ 266 MHz
JEDEC #3 5.0-5-5-13-18 @ 333 MHz
DIMM # 2
SMBus address 0x52
Memory type DDR2
Module format SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Samsung (CE00000000000000)
Size 512 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number M4 70T6554CZ3-CE6
Serial number F54F622D
Manufacturing date Week 46/Year 06
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 3.0-3-3-8-11 @ 200 MHz
JEDEC #2 4.0-4-4-11-15 @ 266 MHz
JEDEC #3 5.0-5-5-13-18 @ 333 MHz
graphics:nvidia geforce go 7600
code name:G73 revision B1
technology 90nm
clocks(perf.level current) core 450mhz
memory 380mhz
clocks(perf.level default) core 100mhz
memory 135mhz
memory:size 256Mbytes
type DDR
bus width 128bits
if you need more information please let me know.BUT,i would really like also your opinion if it's worth it,especially for the cpu.in the manual i read,if i understood well,that i can go up to T7200.pls let me know what are your thoughts.
thanks a lot.i'm waiting forward for your answer.
asbatey
02-25-2010 04:32 AM (754 days ago)
hi,
any answers pls??
erico
02-25-2010 06:24 AM (754 days ago)
Hi,
Memory: 2GB max supported. Here is a link to guaranteed compatible memory from
Crucial . Do a Google search with memory upgrades HP Compaq dv9026ea as the search terms.
Upgrading the processor : a Intel Core Duo T7200 (2.00-GHz) is about the best you can do with your laptop. You must match the FSB and temperature specs with that of the original processor. That is a 400Mhz jump in speed. You will notice the performance increase.
Hard drive: yes. Up to 320 Gb
Video: for your system board it is not upgradeable.
regards,
erico
asbatey
02-25-2010 06:59 AM (754 days ago)
hi erico,
thanks for the answer,but my laptop is not a compaq dv9026ea.
mine is a pavillion dv9062ea.maybe you did the wrong search.
what do you mean i should match fsb and temperature specs?
fsb i know it should be 667mhz..what about the temperature?
is it possible to replace my motherboard with another one which supports faster processor and graphics?
i mean one that could fit my chassis.if you could give me a list of supported mobos,i'd be grateful.
please have another look at what you told me about the cpu,because i'm afraid you did your research for the wrong type of laptop.
thanks a lot,i'm waiting for your answer
erico
02-25-2010 08:55 AM (754 days ago)
asbatey wrote:
hi erico,
thanks for the answer,but my laptop is not a compaq dv9026ea.
mine is a pavillion dv9062ea.maybe you did the wrong search.
what do you mean i should match fsb and temperature specs?
fsb i know it should be 667mhz..what about the temperature? Sorry. I meant to state wattage (power) TDP specification.
is it possible to replace my motherboard with another one which supports faster processor and graphics?
i mean one that could fit my chassis.if you could give me a list of supported mobos,i'd be grateful.
please have another look at what you told me about the cpu,because i'm afraid you did your research for the wrong type of laptop.
thanks a lot,i'm waiting for your answer
The reply was meant for another forum member. I normally try to quote a post to make sure the intended author sees the response. I will delve further into your query after dinner.
It is really not very cost effective to swap motherboards in a laptop unless one just happened into a windfall of locating one for next to no cash outlay.
erico
02-25-2010 09:09 AM (754 days ago)
abefyren wrote:
Hi
I have a HP Pavilion dv6-2136eo laptop, which im pretty fond of. I have now gotten offered a broken HP Pavilion dv6-1255eg.
The laptop it self is not broken only the screen. This laptop has a better cpu and better graphiccard than mine.
Is the layout of these two laptops the same? and will it be possible for me to take the motherboard from the dv6-1255eg with cpu and all and move it to my dv6-2136eo? I know this will void my warranty.
Regards,
Martin
Hi,
This one is a bit tricky to answer. Both are nice. Espresso black and an Artist edition notebooks. As far as I know, the motherboards are not a direct swap.
You would actually be better off replacing / repairing the broken (?) display in the Artist edition as it is a better notebook.
What is broken in the LCD display? Is it physically broken or just not working as expected?
Have you tried powering the laptop up and shining a flashlight at the display? If you can still see Windows dimly on the display then the back light inverter needs replacing. That is not a particularly expensive part.
Do both notebooks use identical batteries?
I ask these questions because you can put the notebooks next to one another and compare.
regards,
erico
Crofteh
02-25-2010 01:42 PM (754 days ago)
Hi.
I have a HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook, and since my old 80gb hard drive just wasn't cutting it anymore, I decided to upgrade. Now I'd never done much with notebooks before, but since I used to build desktops a few years ago, I didn't think I'd have any problems. Wrong!
I've bought a new 500gb WD 2.5" SATA2 hard drive, and it doesn't quite have the same connectors as the old one. I thought I was buying a direct replacement, but clearly not. So my question is: what should I have bought?
My old one was a Fujitsu 80gb SATA drive, or at least as far as I can tell. Help!
Chris
edit: fixed my own problem by opening my eyes a bit wider! The old hard drive was in a caddy.... doh!
erico
02-26-2010 02:38 AM (753 days ago)
Hi,
Crofteh wrote:
Hi.
I have a HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook, and since my old 80gb hard drive just wasn't cutting it anymore, I decided to upgrade. Now I'd never done much with notebooks before, but since I used to build desktops a few years ago, I didn't think I'd have any problems. Wrong!
I've bought a new 500gb WD 2.5" SATA2 hard drive, and it doesn't quite have the same connectors as the old one. I thought I was buying a direct replacement, but clearly not. So my question is: what should I have bought?
My old one was a Fujitsu 80gb SATA drive, or at least as far as I can tell. Help!
Chris
edit: fixed my own problem by opening my eyes a bit wider! The old hard drive was in a caddy.... doh!
Very well..glad that you noticed that small detail. Virtually all laptops have drive caddies. :)
regards,
erico
Sphinx
02-27-2010 02:07 AM (752 days ago)
Hi! I've got HP Pavilion DV5Z-1100 laptop with AMD Athlon X2 QL-60 CPU (Socket S1G2). I'd like to upgrade it to AMD Turion II Ultra M6хх CPU (Socket S1G3). Is it possible? Or i must search for Turion Ultra ZM-8х?
erico
02-27-2010 03:40 AM (752 days ago)
Hi,
Sphinx wrote:
Hi! I've got HP Pavilion DV5Z-1100 laptop with AMD Athlon X2 QL-60 CPU (Socket S1G2). I'd like to upgrade it to AMD Turion II Ultra M6хх CPU (Socket S1G3). Is it possible? Or i must search for Turion Ultra ZM-8х? Yes
This is the compatible CPU list. This list is from the
Service and Repair manual for you laptop series.
Socket S1G3 CPUs are not compatible with Socket S1G2 CPU motherboards.
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-86 2.40-GHz processor with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-82 2.20-GHz, processor with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-80 2.10-GHz, processor with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Dual-Core 35W RM-70 2.00-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache processor
AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 35W QL-60 1.90-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache processor
Using any other CPU for an upgrade will be a $$ gamble and risk on your part.
regards,
erico
Sphinx
02-28-2010 12:20 PM (751 days ago)
Thanks a lot for info!!! I'll look for ZM series CPUs.
WendyM
02-28-2010 02:50 PM (751 days ago)
WendyM
02-28-2010 06:56 PM (751 days ago)
jonnyb13
03-03-2010 08:39 PM (748 days ago)
Hi
Could you tell me what processors my MB can be upgraded with, if any, and if there are any MB's with faster processors that will fit, hopefully supporting more than 4 GB RAM or at least having VT enabled on the processor? As a longshot, is my video card MXM, with the hope of being able to swap in a better one?
My current laptop info (mostly from cpu-z):
HP Pavilion DV9744ca
Processor: Core 2 Duo T5450 @1.66 GHz
Motherboard: Quanta 30CB 79.2E
BIOS: F.59
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS 512 MB
Thanks!
Simonixfin
03-05-2010 07:58 AM (746 days ago)
Hi! I have an 6735s model laptop, and planned to upgrade processor to rm70. Everything went fine until I tried to boot up. Fan spins, and HDD led blinks orange about every second and sometimes caps lock led too. If I switch the original sempron SI-40 back it works like a charm. Wheres the problem with new processor, is it broken? Waiting for replies and help, thanks!
-Simonixfin
EDIT: Gah, I say the proseZor isn't working. Trying to get new to replace it,
erico
03-06-2010 01:11 AM (745 days ago)
Hi,
Simonixfin wrote:
Hi! I have an 6735s model laptop, and planned to upgrade processor to rm70. Everything went fine until I tried to boot up. Fan spins, and HDD led blinks orange about every second and sometimes caps lock led too. If I switch the original sempron SI-40 back it works like a charm. Wheres the problem with new processor, is it broken? Waiting for replies and help, thanks!
-Simonixfin
EDIT: Gah, I say the proseZor isn't working. Trying to get new to replace it,
With the new processor installed try a soft reset. Remove the battery and ac adapter. Press and hold the power button for at least fifteen seconds. Plug in the ac adapter(leav the battery out for now) and see if it will boot up. If it works, shut it down and install the battery.
With the new processor installed, remove the hard disk and see if it boots into BIOS and whines the it cannot find a bootable OS. The HAL of the OS in the hard drive could be causing you grief.
If the processor that you bought has these specs
AMD Turion Dual-Core processor, RM-70, 2.0-GHz (1-MB, L2 cache, 35W) then it should work.That one is listed as an optional processor in the
service manual. The processor that you installed could be bad.
Which OS is installed?
regards,
erico
Erdemiko
03-06-2010 04:32 PM (745 days ago)
Hi There,
I have a pavilion dv5-1002et notebook pc with following specifications:
Processor: AMD X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3450
RAM: 3 GB
OS: Windows 7 64 -bit
BIOS: F. 38
Here's my question: Can i upgrade my ram and if yes how can i install it? I mean 2gb+2gb or single 4gb? Is it possible to upgrade it above 4 gb? I download the maintenance and service guide but don't understand it.
One more question which model ram should i buy? a PC2-6400, 800MHz, DDR2 ram can work on my system?
Thanks so much....
erico
03-07-2010 05:20 AM (744 days ago)
Hi,
Erdemiko wrote:
Hi There,
I have a pavilion dv5-1002et notebook pc with following specifications:
Processor: AMD X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3450
RAM: 3 GB
OS: Windows 7 64 -bit
BIOS: F. 38
Here's my question: Can i upgrade my ram and if yes how can i install it? I mean 2gb+2gb or single 4gb? Is it possible to upgrade it above 4 gb? I download the maintenance and service guide but don't understand it.
One more question which model ram should i buy? a PC2-6400, 800MHz, DDR2 ram can work on my system?
Thanks so much....
The simplest way to do it is to go to the website of a major memory maker(i.e.
Corsair /
OCZ ) and use their memory configurator program to find out which memory that they make is guaranteed compatible with your laptop. Only purchase guaranteed compatible memory modules if you want it to work properly. No name merory, although cheap will not guarantee good results for an upgrade alternative!
Here are t
he product specs for your laptop. It will accept up to 8GB of RAM. So two 4GB compatible memory modules are what you will want to use if you are installing 8GB. That is only worthwhile if you have a 64-bit operating system installed. That is because Windows 32-bit operating systems can only recognize 3.25 GB or RAM because of the OS design limitation.(
PAE physical address extension)
regards,
erico
Davmcn
03-11-2010 03:55 PM (740 days ago)
Hey,
I was wondering today ,
Is there anyway to update a DV9758CA 's processor to something faster ?
From a t5450 to a 5750? is that possible ?
Thxs,
Daveee
tenn7
03-11-2010 04:38 PM (740 days ago)
Hey guys I have a Compaq A931NR and I have installed Windows 7 and upped the RAM to 4GB total. I am wanting to up the Processor and was told that 454322-001 Intel Celeron-M 550 processor - 2.0GHz (533MHz front side bus, 1MB Level-2 cache) was my only choice. Is this really my only choice? I have posted my everest report current processor info below. I am wanting this computer to run a lot faster and I am also using ReadyBoost. Is there anything you can recommend? I know I can up the hard drive also but that would only up the size not the speed cause it still would be 5400. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Processors / Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73GHz ] |
|
| | Processor Properties: |
| | | Manufacturer | Intel(R) Corporation |
| | | Version | Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73GHz |
| | | Serial Number | NotSupport |
| | | Asset Tag | FFFF |
| | | Part Number | FFFF |
| | | External Clock | 533 MHz |
| | | Maximum Clock | 1733 MHz |
| | | Current Clock | 1733 MHz |
| | | Type | Central Processor |
| | | Voltage | 1.6 V |
| | | Status | Enabled |
| | | Upgrade | Socket 478 |
| | | Socket Designation | CPU |
erico
03-12-2010 02:18 AM (739 days ago)
Hi,
tenn7 wrote:
Hey guys I have a Compaq A931NR and I have installed Windows 7 and upped the RAM to 4GB total. I am wanting to up the Processor and was told that 454322-001 Intel Celeron-M 550 processor - 2.0GHz (533MHz front side bus, 1MB Level-2 cache) was my only choice. Is this really my only choice? I have posted my everest report current processor info below. I am wanting this computer to run a lot faster and I am also using ReadyBoost. Is there anything you can recommend? I know I can up the hard drive also but that would only up the size not the speed cause it still would be 5400. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Processors / Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73GHz ] |
|
| | Processor Properties: |
| | | Manufacturer | Intel(R) Corporation |
| | | Version | Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73GHz |
| | | Serial Number | NotSupport |
| | | Asset Tag | FFFF |
| | | Part Number | FFFF |
| | | External Clock | 533 MHz |
| | | Maximum Clock | 1733 MHz |
| | | Current Clock | 1733 MHz |
| | | Type | Central Processor |
| | | Voltage | 1.6 V |
| | | Status | Enabled |
| | | Upgrade | Socket 478 |
| | | Socket Designation | CPU |
As an upgrade the hard disk does not have to be a mechanical one. Upgrading to an SSD drive just about changes the character of a laptop. SSD drives have amazing access and seek times, use less energy and are silent. The lack of moving parts and lower energy use equates to a near silent and cooler running laptop.
My choice of SSD drive was an OCZ Vertex 64GB drive. I have not regretted it. The battery lasts quite a bit longer as well.
You are better off with the dual core processor that is install instead of changing to a Celeron processor. I will take a look to see what processors are compatible with your laptop.
Compatible processors (as listed by HP)
Intel Core Duo T5550 1.67-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron M 540 1.86-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron M 550 2.00-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.00-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T2310 1.46-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T2330 1.60-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T5550 1.67-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron M 540 1.86-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron M 550 2.00-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.00-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T2310 1.46-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T2330 1.60-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache
Best regards,
erico
erico
03-12-2010 03:03 AM (739 days ago)
Hi,
Davmcn wrote:
Hey,
I was wondering today ,
Is there anyway to update a DV9758CA 's processor to something faster ?
From a t5450 to a 5750? is that possible ?
Thxs,
Daveee
I don't see the t5450 listed in the manual as a part in the series. I note that the T5750 has the same core bus speed as the T5450 so it would probably work. However, I do not see the T5750 listed as a compatible part.
Best regards,
erico
tenn7
03-13-2010 09:26 PM (738 days ago)
Which CPU do you recommend though because there are several ones? Also when you Google T7250 processor you can find it much cheaper than searching by part #456965-001. Must I buy that exact part number or are all T7250 processors from Intel the same? I found the same when I was searching for another processor. Basically can I Google Intel 7250(seems fastest and best processor to me??) and buy one that I find from anyone at a price I like??
tenn7
03-13-2010 10:01 PM (738 days ago)
erico
03-15-2010 04:47 AM (736 days ago)
Hi,
tenn7 wrote:
Erico,
So what I was referring to was something like this processor for my compaq a941nr. Will this one work for example and be my best colution
http://www.cedarpc.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1169
I would look at this one instead.
Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement
thermal material)
Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacementthermal material).
You can purchase one of these wherever you wish. Make sure that the number and specifications are identical.
The reason that I suggest this one is that the FSB (533 MHz) matches that of your installed memory modules and it is listed as compatible by HP in the service and Maintenance guide.
The one you asked about has a higher speed FSB (800 MHz) and that might give you some compatibility problems. There is not enough difference in processor core speed that you would even notice.
Best regards,
erico
Wolven2112
03-17-2010 04:22 PM (734 days ago)
Hi,
I have a HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC , model dv9834ca with Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5550 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz. Can I upgrade this CPU to 2.4 or better?
Thank you
erico
03-18-2010 02:11 AM (733 days ago)
Hi,
Wolven2112 wrote:
Hi,
I have a HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC , model dv9834ca with Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5550 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz. Can I upgrade this CPU to 2.4 or better?
Thank you
There are no other CPU's listed with matching FSB (667 Mhz) or die size (65nm) that are guaranteed to work. It is a matter of BIOS support. You can try a faster CPU but the risk that it will not work is great. The other problem is that the memory speed should also be the same as the CPU core speed. If you had ordered a CTO model, all (motherboard, CPU and memory) would have been matched at assembly stage before delivery.
sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Best regards,
erico
cjsmile1908
03-23-2010 08:38 AM (728 days ago)
I started a separate thread, but I figured this would be the place to ask.
I have a Pavilion dv5218nr
M current specs are a Celeron M 410 (1.46/1/533)
It says it is a socket 479.
I was wondering what the best available option is for a processor upgrade for my laptop would be?
I looked into it some and I found the Intel Core Duo T2600. Is that viable?
thanks
-Chris
erico
03-24-2010 03:55 AM (727 days ago)
HI,
cjsmile1908 wrote:
I started a separate thread, but I figured this would be the place to ask.
I have a Pavilion dv5218nr
M current specs are a Celeron M 410 (1.46/1/533)
It says it is a socket 479.
I was wondering what the best available option is for a processor upgrade for my laptop would be?
I looked into it some and I found the Intel Core Duo T2600. Is that viable?
thanks
-Chris
Yes. It is a supported processor for your laptop.
Any processor in the following list is supported by the system board chipset and BIOS in your laptop.
Intel Core Duo T2600 2.16-GHz processor
Intel Core Duo T2300E 1.66-GHz processor
Intel Celeron M 410 1.46-GHz processor
Intel Core Duo T2050 1.60-GHz processor
Intel Core Duo T2250 1.73-GHz processor
Intel Core Solo T1350 1.86-GHz processor
Best regards,
erico
Ex
03-24-2010 06:40 AM (727 days ago)
Hi,
I currently own an unmodified CQ40 316TU laptop. I would like to upgrade the ram to a 4gb kingston hyperx ram and perhaps the processing unit as well. Could anyone tell me what CPUs are there to upgrade to .
erico
03-25-2010 01:19 AM (726 days ago)
Ex wrote:
Hi,
I currently own an unmodified CQ40 316TU laptop. I would like to upgrade the ram to a 4gb kingston hyperx ram and perhaps the processing unit as well. Could anyone tell me what CPUs are there to upgrade to .
You didn't state which processor is installed. That always helps.
IntelIntel Core Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T9400 2.53-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache
Intel Core Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache
AMDAMD Turion Ultra ZM-86 2.4-GHz processor, 2x1-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra ZM-82 2.2-GHz processor, 2x1-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra ZM-80 2.1-GHz processor, 2x1-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion RM-70 2.0-GHz processor, 2x512-KB L2 cache
AMD Athlon QL-60 1.9-GHz processor, 2x512-KB L2 cache
AMD Sempron SI-40 2.0-GHz processor, 256-KB L2 cache
each of the above, depending on which type is installed (AMD chipset or Intel chipset) are listed by HP as compatible upgrades. As far as memory goes...do a search online at the major memory makers websites with your model as the keyword. Kingston is not one that makes memory for your laptop. Try Crucial, OCZ, Geil. The memory makers generally have a memory configurator tool that will help you choose guaranteed compatible RAM.
Only purchase guaranteed compatible RAM if you want it to operate as soon as you install the new memory modules. Best regards,
erico
big32dave
03-25-2010 05:57 PM (726 days ago)
I have a G71-340 laptop and was wondering if I'd be able to upgrade the hard drive. It came with a 320 GB internal drive and I'd like to double it to 640 GB. Will the hardware inside support it? I have downloaded and flashed the latest version BIOS - F.21.
-Dave
Ex
03-25-2010 08:01 PM (726 days ago)
erico wrote:
You didn't state which processor is installed. That always helps.
Sorry about that , I thought the CQ40 316TU was installed with only one type of CPU The T3400 Core duo 2.16 ghz ,with 667mhz Fsb. Anyway would a T8100 , T8300 or T6600 work . I am on a rather tight budget .
erico wrote:
As far as memory goes..Do a search online at the major memory makers websites with your model as the keyword. Kingston is not one that makes memory for your laptop. Try Crucial, OCZ, Geil. The memory makers generally have a memory configurator tool that will help you choose guaranteed compatible RAM. Only purchase guaranteed compatible RAM if you want it to operate as soon as you install the new memory modules.
I'll think about it ,though I seriously want the kingston hyper x ram .
With many thanks,
Ex.
erico
03-26-2010 12:55 AM (725 days ago)
big32dave wrote:
I have a G71-340 laptop and was wondering if I'd be able to upgrade the hard drive. It came with a 320 GB internal drive and I'd like to double it to 640 GB. Will the hardware inside support it? I have downloaded and flashed the latest version BIOS - F.21.
-Dave
That should be a viable option.
Best regards,
erico
big32dave
03-26-2010 05:46 AM (725 days ago)
I contacted an HP tech support person through the online chat and they said from what they could see, my laptop won't support larger than a 320 GB hard drive. For some reason I'm skeptical of that information. But given what they said, do you still think a larger internal hard drive is possible?
Thanks again,
David
erico
03-26-2010 06:36 AM (725 days ago)
Hi,
big32dave wrote:
I contacted an HP tech support person through the online chat and they said from what they could see, my laptop won't support larger than a 320 GB hard drive. For some reason I'm skeptical of that information. But given what they said, do you still think a larger internal hard drive is possible?
Thanks again,
David
I would also be skeptical of that information. Many people, myself included, upgrade their laptops with larger hard drives than they originally shipped with. A 500GB hard drive is very likely to work. I wouldn't try risk ($$) trying one larger than that.
Best regards,
erico
initialdonald
03-29-2010 03:07 PM (722 days ago)
Hello,
I have a HP dv5t-1000 with a Intel Core 2 Duo T5800, Quanta Motherboard Model #3602. Can you tell me which CPUs I can possibly upgrade to?
esd087
03-29-2010 05:07 PM (722 days ago)
I have a dv2940se laptop -- originally shipped with a 320gb, 5400 hard drive. I'm trying to upgrade to a 500gb 7200rpm drive b/c the old drive went bad. The computer originally came with Vista, and I'm trying to install 7 on the new drive. However, it won't let me boot from DVD. After pushing F9, it shows boot order but only shows "notebook hard drive". When I push F10 (main bios menu), I can go to a page with the boot order and it does show the DVD drive. However, after changing the order, it still doesn't boot from DVD. Is this a compatibility issue with the new Hard Drive or is it something else?
tonyr4music
03-29-2010 06:29 PM (722 days ago)
Hi!
I have a wonderful HDX X18-1180US (Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9000 @ 2.00GHz) with 4G memory and 500GB drive (I believe the drive is a 5400rpm). This is my solid home and business laptop. I do a lot of heavy work on my laptop and was wondering about my upgrade options. I know I can go to 8GB memory and add a second 500GB drive. But I have a couple of questions.
Option 1:
Adding a secondary drive. Can I use a 7200rpm drive with this laptop?
Is it possible to upgrade the CPU? and what options do I have to upgrade to?
How about the video card?
Option 2:
I notice that the new HP Pavilion dv8t frame looks incredible the same as mine. Is it possible to get the board/cpu (Intel i7) and do the motherboard swap? of course I imaging there is memory and possible video card to do too.
Anyways any help is very appreciated.
Thanks!
Tony
9yearslost
03-30-2010 04:17 AM (721 days ago)
I am in total agreeance with your entire outline. Unfortunatly I'm one of the lucky ones who inherited someone elses problem instead of getting something that worked correctly. I have a zd7000 Notebook and yes it comes complete with the NVIDIA GeForce 4 448 Go. Mostly it acts right, but recently I've been getting straight line copy instead of images. My email page is pretty much all line copy, some minor images, but mainly lines where you'd fill in the usual blanks. I just want to be totally clear on this, there is no fix, and I'm going to have to make do with what I have? Please let the good notebook fairy do something! I'm a average user on this machine, I've taught myself everything I could to this point, but this whole display/graphics thing has me beside myself. Let me see, became disabled last August, no ones fault but my brains, and now the one thing that keeps me sane is a work of not so good art. This is just as bad as MS telling me that in my XP PRO Media Center Edition 2005 there is NO TV TUNER or a radio! Let me see, Media Center Edition, go figure? It's all about the upgrade I've learned quite frequently! Well I guess I'll just hope for a small miracle, if anyone can help me out I'd be beyond greatful! I'll keep on reading your replies to other issues, I've enjoyed writting my first reply, and once again, if anyone can help figure these problems out with me I'll be greatful!
big32dave
03-30-2010 05:33 PM (721 days ago)
Just an update to my previous post. I put the 640 GB drive in and all went well. Thanks again!
-David
cjsmile1908
04-02-2010 09:03 AM (718 days ago)
I asked about a processor upgrade for an HP Pavilion 5218nr and you listed the Intel Core Duo t2600 as a supported processor for my board and bios.
I did the upgrade and can assure you that I had everything back in place where it was supposed to be, however when I turned the computer back on, the screen remained blank and you couldn't even see the initial bios screen with the big HP logo on it.
I popped the old CPU back in and the screen works - I was checking to see if I had broken it. Are you sure that this CPU is supported? What's the most recent BIOS update for my model?
thanks
jd341987
04-04-2010 10:30 PM (716 days ago)
PLEASE HELP!!! I have a HP dv8305us laptop and my harddrive failed. I was looking at the Western Digital 320 gb/5400 rpm/8 mb cache harddrive. Is this compatible for my laptop? Also the transfer rate is 3 gb/s max. Would this work normal if i install it on my laptop?
erico
04-05-2010 07:21 AM (715 days ago)
Hi,
cjsmile1908 wrote:
I asked about a processor upgrade for an HP Pavilion 5218nr and you listed the Intel Core Duo t2600 as a supported processor for my board and bios.
I did the upgrade and can assure you that I had everything back in place where it was supposed to be, however when I turned the computer back on, the screen remained blank and you couldn't even see the initial bios screen with the big HP logo on it.
I popped the old CPU back in and the screen works - I was checking to see if I had broken it. Are you sure that this CPU is supported? What's the most recent BIOS update for my model?
thanks
The
HP Service and Maintenance manual for your model lists the Intel Core Duo T2600 as a compatible processor. See Table 3-7 pg. 84 in the manual. I only list upgrade processors that are stated as supported by HP.
The most recent version F.24 A of the BIOS is dated 10-2007.
One thing to try is a reset when you have the new processor installed.
remove the battery
unplug the ac adapter plug
press and hold the power button for around fifteen seconds.
plug the adapter plug back in and try a restart.
If the processor still does not work and the laptop boots up fine with the original processor installed then there does exist the possibility that you received a dead processor.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-05-2010 07:28 AM (715 days ago)
HI,
jd341987 wrote:
PLEASE HELP!!! I have a HP dv8305us laptop and my harddrive failed. I was looking at the Western Digital 320 gb/5400 rpm/8 mb cache harddrive. Is this compatible for my laptop? Also the transfer rate is 3 gb/s max. Would this work normal if i install it on my laptop?
Without knowing whether or not the original hard disk is also a SATA2 hard disk I cannot say it will work with certainty. If the original was SATA2 then you should be able to upgrade with the Western Digital 320 gb/5400 hard disk without issues. That should be a sweet upgrade as the original IAW the specifications page was only 80GB.
This what
the SATA connectors look like on notebook hard drives If the connector doesn't look like that one then you need an IDE hard disk.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-05-2010 07:50 AM (715 days ago)
Hi David,
big32dave wrote:
Just an update to my previous post. I put the 640 GB drive in and all went well. Thanks again!
-David
Great!
Now you have plenty of storage space. Thanks for reporting your upgrade success. Now others with the identical laptop and question will be able to search and find the solution.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-05-2010 08:01 AM (715 days ago)
9yearslost wrote:
I am in total agreeance with your entire outline. Unfortunatly I'm one of the lucky ones who inherited someone elses problem instead of getting something that worked correctly. I have a zd7000 Notebook and yes it comes complete with the NVIDIA GeForce 4 448 Go. Mostly it acts right, but recently I've been getting straight line copy instead of images. My email page is pretty much all line copy, some minor images, but mainly lines where you'd fill in the usual blanks. I just want to be totally clear on this, there is no fix, and I'm going to have to make do with what I have? Please let the good notebook fairy do something! I'm a average user on this machine, I've taught myself everything I could to this point, but this whole display/graphics thing has me beside myself. Let me see, became disabled last August, no ones fault but my brains, and now the one thing that keeps me sane is a work of not so good art. This is just as bad as MS telling me that in my XP PRO Media Center Edition 2005 there is NO TV TUNER or a radio! Let me see, Media Center Edition, go figure? It's all about the upgrade I've learned quite frequently! Well I guess I'll just hope for a small miracle, if anyone can help me out I'd be beyond greatful! I'll keep on reading your replies to other issues, I've enjoyed writting my first reply, and once again, if anyone can help figure these problems out with me I'll be greatful!
Hi,
I don't quite understand what you mean by straight line copy.
You can try reinstalling the graphics driver to see if it helps. There is the possibility that your graphics driver is corrupt. There are three different versions on the HP web support document. The driver that you install must match the graphics chip (GeForce 4 448/5600) that is installed on the system board of your laptop.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-05-2010 08:07 AM (715 days ago)
Hi,
esd087 wrote:
I have a dv2940se laptop -- originally shipped with a 320gb, 5400 hard drive. I'm trying to upgrade to a 500gb 7200rpm drive b/c the old drive went bad. The computer originally came with Vista, and I'm trying to install 7 on the new drive. However, it won't let me boot from DVD. After pushing F9, it shows boot order but only shows "notebook hard drive". When I push F10 (main bios menu), I can go to a page with the boot order and it does show the DVD drive. However, after changing the order, it still doesn't boot from DVD. Is this a compatibility issue with the new Hard Drive or is it something else?
Try a reset.
remove the battery and ac adapter power. Press and hold the power button for fifteen seconds. Install the battery and press the power button.
I suggest that you try a Linux OS live version to see if your DVD drive is operating properly. I recommend the latest
Ubuntu 9.10 as it have a live OS option that does not make any changes to your hard disk. Doing this will also verify that the Windows 7 DVD is a good copy and is not faulty. If the Linux disk works then the Windows DVD has issues.
Best regards,
erico
Ex
04-05-2010 07:05 PM (715 days ago)
Could any body tell me where to get the service manual for a CQ40 316TU ,please I really need it .
erico
04-06-2010 12:44 AM (714 days ago)
Hi,
Ex wrote:
Could any body tell me where to get the service manual for a CQ40 316TU ,please I really need it in my own archives .
I can't find a working link to it but I have it. PM me and we will see if I can send you the PDF file. It is @ 4MB in size.
Best regards,
erico
elyenm
04-06-2010 05:25 AM (714 days ago)
Is it possible to upgrade a HP Compaq Presario CQ61-335SQ with an T8100 CPU ?
erico
04-06-2010 09:27 AM (714 days ago)
Hi,
elyenm wrote:
Is it possible to upgrade a HP Compaq Presario CQ61-335SQ with an T8100 CPU ?
Unfortunately that processor is not listed as a compatible one, meaning the BIOS doesn't have support for it.
The Intel Core2 Duo T9400 2.53-GHz processor (6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) is listed as a compatible. one.
Best regards,
erico
9yearslost
04-06-2010 10:13 AM (714 days ago)
Thanks for your information, first time I've actually gotten a straight forward answer! I'll do what you've recommended and I pray it will make things even a little better. Thank you!
As to "straight line copy" it is a graphic design term used to indicate plain text. When I used the term I was trying to state that all I was getting on Internet sites that I use was plain text, but only generic flat art. I'm trying figure out if it's me or the site? A good deal of images come out wonderfully, yet others not even close. I'm going to follow your advice and do the uninstall/install. Once again thanks for your help!
9yearslost
jamesjb
04-06-2010 10:14 AM (714 days ago)
Hi,
I have a Compaq Presario 2100 notebook model: DK576A (the mobile athlon cpu) with latest BIOS KAM 1.60
Has anyone out there been able to get this series to recognize more then 1 gig ram? if so please put here the brand/part#
etc. - I have tried once with 2 sticks of 1 gig each but it did not recognize even a single stick...that was cheap
knock off RAM so i have not attached a great deal of significance to that attempt. I see lots of chatter out there about various
systems that have specifications of 1 gig and users were able to upgrade beyond this. Any ideas / opinions?
erico
04-06-2010 12:09 PM (714 days ago)
9yearslost wrote:
Thanks for your information, first time I've actually gotten a straight forward answer! I'll do what you've recommended and I pray it will make things even a little better. Thank you!
As to "straight line copy" it is a graphic design term used to indicate plain text. When I used the term I was trying to state that all I was getting on Internet sites that I use was plain text, but only generic flat art. I'm trying figure out if it's me or the site? A good deal of images come out wonderfully, yet others not even close. I'm going to follow your advice and do the uninstall/install. Once again thanks for your help!
9yearslost
If that is the case consider:
trying another browser (Google Chrome, Firefox)
install the latest flash player appropriate to the browser
install a JRE environment
Best regards,
erico
9yearslost
04-07-2010 12:37 AM (713 days ago)
Once again thank you for your assistance in this whole ordeal! My wife does not understand my reasoning for wanting to fix this notebook?? I had to explain that I've never given up, the computer is a piece of cake compared to losing the ability to get around on ones own accord!
Thanks again
erico
04-07-2010 01:17 AM (713 days ago)
Hi,
jamesjb wrote:
Hi,
I have a Compaq Presario 2100 notebook model: DK576A (the mobile athlon cpu) with latest BIOS KAM 1.60
Has anyone out there been able to get this series to recognize more then 1 gig ram? if so please put here the brand/part#
etc. - I have tried once with 2 sticks of 1 gig each but it did not recognize even a single stick..That was cheap
knock off RAM so i have not attached a great deal of significance to that attempt. I see lots of chatter out there about various
systems that have specifications of 1 gig and users were able to upgrade beyond this. Any ideas / opinions?
Unfortunately my research hasn't discovered any upgrade beyond 1GB.
If you really want to try the upgrade then I suggest that you download and run CPU-z to determine the specifications on the installed memory.
CPU-z is a free and safe utility that will supply you with information about your laptop that you have not had access to. It is a utility generally used by enthusiasts and overclockers . You will see a number of tabs in the interface that link to memory and system board details in a way that otherwise only advanced BIOS screens can show. The BIOS in your laptop is quite basic. The SPD must be the same as the installed memory since the timings and voltage requirement for the SoDimms cannot be adjusted in the HP custom BIOS. If you are able to find a pair (identical sticks!) of SoDimms at a good price that meet the criteria that I stated, then install them. Installing mismatched pairs of RAM..(different manufacturer, different SPD) is very unlikely to result in success.
You may be the first person to have managed this upgrade if you are successful. If you are successful please post your results here in the forum. That will help other owners of the same laptop as they will be able to find your success story when they do an online search (Google, Bing or other search engine )for a solution to the same issue as yours.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-07-2010 02:33 AM (713 days ago)
Hi,
Ex wrote:
Could any body tell me where to get the service manual for a CQ40 316TU ,please I really need it .
I found a way to store my pdf files online. I added Google docs to my iGoogle. Here is
the link to the manual. Enjoy. :)
Best regards,
erico
jamesjb
04-07-2010 10:09 AM (713 days ago)
thanks for the speedy response erico. ill download the application you mentioned and go from there.
9yearslost
04-07-2010 06:08 PM (713 days ago)
I do have one more small question, and that is what is a JRE environment ? Now remember I'm just a novice at all of this, but I just need a push in the direction! I do believe I can master the rest of your advice.
Thanks
erico
04-08-2010 01:03 AM (712 days ago)
Hi,
9yearslost wrote:
I do have one more small question, and that is what is a JRE environment ? Now remember I'm just a novice at all of this, but I just need a push in the direction! I do believe I can master the rest of your advice.
Thanks
JRE is a Java Runtime Environment. That is what enables the java programs that are part of the web pages that you view while surfing the net to run. You can get one at
Sun for your OS.
Best regards,
erico
LiDan
04-09-2010 11:30 PM (711 days ago)
I want to upgrade HDD in my Hp notebook compeq presario V3742TU,
so How can I know the compatibility of my Notebook Pc,
right now I am using 160gb, 5400rpm HDD in it, with vista it is quite slow,
I want to upgrade my system with so want to know that I am able to extend the hard drive till which capacity,
I want to put at least 700gb or 1Tb Hard drive,
please assist me to extend Hard drive
with regards
erico
04-11-2010 04:05 AM (709 days ago)
Hi,
There is no guarantee that replacing the SATA hard disk with a 700GB or 1TB drive will work .
I have seen instances where members have upgraded their laptop's hard disks to 500GB but very few beyond that. Upgrading to a 320 GB hard disk will work.
You can try it but the financial risk is completely yours.
If you are successful please report your success here in the forum so others searching for an answer can refer to your own upgrade project as the basis for a successful upgrade.
Best regards,
erico
9yearslost
04-11-2010 05:46 PM (709 days ago)
I've finally made some headway with the NVIDIA GeForce 4 448 Go. After lots of searching I came across a NVIDIA nTUNE and NVIDIA System Monitor which both have cured a great deal of problems. With the current JRE and the most current Flash I think everything is working much more efficiently. So once again thank you for all your help!
wand
04-12-2010 06:13 PM (708 days ago)
For anyone who has upgraded a Compaq 715us (700 series) notebook.
This notebook has done well for us. It has lasted nearly a decade and it's only shortcomings even now are its limit of 512 MB of memory and its USB 1.1 ports. I've already ordered a replacement for the 20 GB IDE HD. I'm replacing it with a Compact Flash to IDE adapter and adding one 32 GB CF 466x memory card. If this works well I can add a second 32 GB or 64 GB CF card (the 32 GB is only $76). The 3.5" diskette drive is useless these days, but I doubt there is any way to use this space for anything. The DVD/CD-RW drive is iffy, but still working since I worked on it recently (a little nail polish to stop the spindle from slipping or coming off did the job). We had to replace the keyboard a couple of years ago after spilling some vinegar on it, (from our RV kitchen). I will add a 4 port USB 2.0 cardbus adapter in the future to allow higher speed data transfers. This will also require a new 802.11n USB adapter instead of the cardbus adapter we have now.
I will update this in a week or two to advise how the drive upgrade went.
I'm wondering if anyone has a solution to the 512 MB memory limit? I'm going to add Win7 Pro on this machine and of course it would like 1 GB of memory as a minimum. TurboBoost won't be useful because the Flash HD will speed up the disk access, but I'm wondering if there is any way to increase the effective memory besides using the pagefile. I will set up the pagefile as a large static file, probably 2-4 GB, and I'm hoping this will effectively increase the memory that the OS and applications see.
All of these additions add about $200 to the machine. I figure that if I can get it running with Win7, that the 1.2 GHz mobile Athlon on board is a better investment than buying a new netbook with an Atom single- or dual-core and will save some money.
What are your thoughts? Results to follow.
P.S. I'm amazed the spell check was missing so many words and mnemonics: Compaq, Athlon, GB, MB, OS, HD, IDE, etc.
erico
04-13-2010 05:04 AM (707 days ago)
Hi,
wand wrote:
For anyone who has upgraded a Compaq 715us (700 series) notebook.
This notebook has done well for us. It has lasted nearly a decade and it's only shortcomings even now are its limit of 512 MB of memory and its USB 1.1 ports. I've already ordered a replacement for the 20 GB IDE HD. I'm replacing it with a Compact Flash to IDE adapter and adding one 32 GB CF 466x memory card. If this works well I can add a second 32 GB or 64 GB CF card (the 32 GB is only $76). The 3.5" diskette drive is useless these days, but I doubt there is any way to use this space for anything. The DVD/CD-RW drive is iffy, but still working since I worked on it recently (a little nail polish to stop the spindle from slipping or coming off did the job). We had to replace the keyboard a couple of years ago after spilling some vinegar on it, (from our RV kitchen). I will add a 4 port USB 2.0 cardbus adapter in the future to allow higher speed data transfers. This will also require a new 802.11n USB adapter instead of the cardbus adapter we have now.
I will update this in a week or two to advise how the drive upgrade went.
I'm wondering if anyone has a solution to the 512 MB memory limit? I'm going to add Win7 Pro on this machine and of course it would like 1 GB of memory as a minimum. TurboBoost won't be useful because the Flash HD will speed up the disk access, but I'm wondering if there is any way to increase the effective memory besides using the pagefile. I will set up the pagefile as a large static file, probably 2-4 GB, and I'm hoping this will effectively increase the memory that the OS and applications see.
All of these additions add about $200 to the machine. I figure that if I can get it running with Win7, that the 1.2 GHz mobile Athlon on board is a better investment than buying a new netbook with an Atom single- or dual-core and will save some money.
What are your thoughts? Results to follow.
P.S. I'm amazed the spell check was missing so many words and mnemonics: Compaq, Athlon, GB, MB, OS, HD, IDE, etc.
1GB or more RAM is a minimum system requirement for Windows 7. Have you run Microsoft's Windows 7
system advisor to see if your laptop has the capabilities required? The cost of upgrading your trusty old laptop may end up coming close to exceeding the lowest purchase price of a new Windows 7 capable laptop.
Best regards,
erico
wand
04-13-2010 11:21 AM (707 days ago)
Hi Erico,
Fortunately I have the luxury of a TechNet Plus Subscription to be able to try out various configurations before purchasing an upgrade. Vista wouldn't work, but I've seen others who have managed to get Win7 to work with 512 MB of RAM. I will lose 32 MB to shared video memory. I was hoping somebody had another solution to emulate system RAM to increase the apparent memory. The cardbus is rated at 1.5 Gb/s. Unfortunately there is only one cardbus slot.
The machine is a good music machine and I'm hoping the HD upgrade will allow it to be used as a media server for our HDTV 1080i. The VGA out displays fine on our LCD TV.
If we have to we can go back to XP Pro and make it work. We just don't know yet if the HD speed increase will give us the ability to run Netflix online. DVDs work fine.
Thanks for all of your great help and dedication to this forum. We are all very fortunate to have you as a resource.
Walt
erico
04-13-2010 11:03 PM (707 days ago)
HI,
You can upgrade your laptop to 1 GB RAM. Here is
a Google search I did that brought up some guaranteed compatible RAM for your laptop. That should help the performance of the laptop.
Best regards,
erico
wand
04-14-2010 10:34 PM (706 days ago)
Thanks Erico,
The only one on the first page that had 1 GB of memory was Pell Technology. This is supposedly a 1 GB single module that was made for the 715us. I can find no other reference from anyone, and certainly not Compaq or HP that says a 715 can use more than 512 MB. I wonder what gives. I will call Pell tomorrow and find out for sure. A 1 Gb module would in fact be a 128 MB module which was available from Compaq. I wonder if this is a misprint? Has anyone had any dealings with Pell Technology?
wand
04-14-2010 11:35 PM (706 days ago)
Erico,
Checking further, the memory used in the 715us is 144 pin SODIMM PC133 RAM. The largest modules I can find are 512 MB for around $80. Pell Technology is the only one found that mentions a 1 GB module. I'll find out for sure tomorrow. I don't know if I want to take a chance even on 512 MB modules since HP/Compaq states that 2x256 MB modules are the maximum and they sell for about $18 each, which I already have installed in my unit.
erico
04-15-2010 12:56 AM (705 days ago)
Hi,
wand wrote:
Thanks Erico,
The only one on the first page that had 1 GB of memory was Pell Technology. This is supposedly a 1 GB single module that was made for the 715us. I can find no other reference from anyone, and certainly not Compaq or HP that says a 715 can use more than 512 MB. I wonder what gives. I will call Pell tomorrow and find out for sure. A 1 Gb module would in fact be a 128 MB module which was available from Compaq. I wonder if this is a misprint? Has anyone had any dealings with Pell Technology?
I have never heard of Pell technology. The trick is just to only purchase guaranteed compatible RAM. That way you can't lose. If it doesn't work then the company is legally bound to accept the return of non operable RAM. Many people install more than what HP states as Maximum memory. That is just the max amount of RAM that HP guarantees will work.
Best regards,
erico
jpdoc
04-15-2010 02:51 AM (705 days ago)
Hi Enrico I posted the question below in November but didn't get any response. As you seem be very knowledgeable as regards HP memory I wondered if you had any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
11-11-2009 08:23 AM
I have a
nw9440 mobile workstation. I would very much like to install and use 8GB ram as I use it for heavy 64bit graphics applications. The HP laptop feature glossary FAQ site says -
"Most HP and Compaq laptops are expandable to 8GB RAM. With a greater amount of RAM, you can run more applications simultaneously and run them faster. Plus, you’ll enjoy increased performance for tasks like digital video editing, downloading music2 and gaming."
URL
http://h20331.www2.hp.com/hho/cache/377186-0-0-225-121.html There are two slots taking 200 pin PC2-5300 SODIMM 667MHz, currently holding 4GB (2x2). I want to put in 2 x 4GB of these -
URL
http://www.memoryupgrade.pro/4gb-1x-4gb-pc2-5300-ddr2-667mhz-small-outline-dimm-upgrade.html Given the spec I assume they'll fit fine. The question is will the HP
nw9440 BIOS support over 4GB? I realize that the new memory wouldn't be covered under HP warranty (mine has nearly expired anyway) but given that this was HP's top spec laptop when I bought it I'd assume it would be OK, particularly in light of the HP statement above. I'd really like this confirmed before splashing out on the RAM.
Anyone at HP have an answer?
Many thanks in advance.
erico
04-15-2010 06:51 AM (705 days ago)
Hi,
Unfortunately I have bad news for you. Your mobile workstation uses the
Intel mobile 945PM chipset and it is what limits the supported RAM to 4GB. That is why when you search to locate guaranteed compatible 4GB modules for your mobile workstation all the modules you find only 2GB and smaller.
Yes. those memory modules will physically fit, but the chances that they will be recognized by the BIOS and work are slim.
Best regards,
erico
jpdoc
04-15-2010 07:15 AM (705 days ago)
wand
04-15-2010 01:25 PM (705 days ago)
Erico
I called Pell Technology this morning and they said the advertised 512 MB and 1 GB modules did not work in the Compaq Presario 715us. Aw, shucks! When generating their website pages it just listed parts using normal specs (which I suspect was 166 MHz 144 pin SODIMMs) and some parts like this exist but not for this computer. He said that they were in the process of going through and cleaning up the specific parts for specific machines when they find these errors.
It is interesting that they have a 1 GB part. It is the only 144 pin 1 GB part I've seen anywhere on the Internet.
I received my "mock SSD" solution from UPS today. I'll be letting everyone know how it goes.
erico
04-16-2010 12:46 AM (704 days ago)
You can download and use CPU-z to find out what the SPD settings are on your installed memory modules. The SPD settings are the DIMM voltage and the primary memory timings. If you can find a memory module with the same SPD there is a chance that it will work in your laptop, but there is no guarantee that it will work.
Best regards,
erico
pphanikumar
04-19-2010 12:43 AM (701 days ago)
Hi
I have one query to add and answer needed.
I have purchased a HP Pavilion 2164TX with Core i7-720 processor, 4GB RAM, 500Gig HDD, 1GB Graphic Card.
However, the pre-installed OS is Windows 7 32-bit. I am a little bit disappointed with the option of the OS being a 32-bit Windows. It doesn't utilize the Hardware capabilities of the system. Only 3GB of RAM is usable.
Why did HP not pre-load a 64-bit OS to utilize the Hardware's capabilities?
Now, if I need to install a 64-bit Window 7, what is the process of upgradation?? Do I need to buy a new OS from Microsoft or is there any method of re-installing in the same pre-loaded software that came with the Laptop??
I cannot find a satisfactory answer anywhere.
Thanks & regards,
phani kumar
pphanikumar
04-19-2010 04:49 AM (701 days ago)
This was supposed to be a Operating & Software thread question & in the Laptop Upgrade FAQ.
Please excuse for the cross post.
phani
ka0snz
04-19-2010 06:02 PM (701 days ago)
Hi there,
Thanks for you're awesome guide. I have an issue with memory that I was hoping you could solve for me.
I purchased a Compaq CQ60-302AU with a 303c motherboard. The product spec sheet specifies that the laptop can handle Dual channel memory. However I am not getting dual channel.
When clicking on computer properties it states 4gb of memory but after using several memory analyzer programs they all say I only have 2gb physical memory and a maximum page load of 4GB.
After calling and speaking with tech support I have been told that Vista only supports 3gb memory which I think is not correct.
If I have 2x 2gb memory modules in dual channel arrangement with a dual channel capable laptop. Why can I not get full access to my 4gb of installed ram.
I think this was false advertising on HP's part as I have noticed there are other people out there with the same model laptop that are having this issue.
This problem has been driving me nuts for such a long time and any insight or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Heaps!
EDIT: after reading a few more pages in this thread I can see you say that 23 bit operating systems can only handle 3.25 gb of ram. Which makes me wonder why the store I purchased from ever attempted a 4gb dual channel set up. Ive have noticed in your guide you say that AMD chipsets have an exception and can have a 2gb and 1gb chip arrangement.
Now I know that 3gb ram is max possible in my laptop could you please let me know which ram I would need to purchase and also if its possible to upgrade my cpu I think it could handle
AMDTurion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-86 (2.4 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache)
but Im not sure.. Also if the CPU is soldered to the motherboard is it possible for a technician to remove it and add the new cpu I purchase?
Thanks heaps
erico
04-19-2010 11:50 PM (701 days ago)
Hi,
pphanikumar wrote:
Hi
I have one query to add and answer needed.
I have purchased a HP Pavilion 2164TX with Core i7-720 processor, 4GB RAM, 500Gig HDD, 1GB Graphic Card.
However, the pre-installed OS is Windows 7 32-bit. I am a little bit disappointed with the option of the OS being a 32-bit Windows. It doesn't utilize the Hardware capabilities of the system. Only 3GB of RAM is usable.
Why did HP not pre-load a 64-bit OS to utilize the Hardware's capabilities?
Now, if I need to install a 64-bit Window 7, what is the process of upgradation?? Do I need to buy a new OS from Microsoft or is there any method of re-installing in the same pre-loaded software that came with the Laptop??
I cannot find a satisfactory answer anywhere.
Thanks & regards,
phani kumar
Yes. You will have to purchase a 64-bit Windows 7 OS to upgrade. As long as you
don't format the recovery partition, the software will still be available. 32-bit software does work on the 64-bit OS, but not the other way around. I have heard of people claiming to able to activate the 64-bit OS with the 32-bit OS key, but there is no guarantee that it will work. Your laptop came with the 32-bit key, so that is your only guarantee. BTW...64-bit drivers are still a bit difficult to find. The problem with laptop is that most have a maximum amount of memory that can be installed. If you really want your laptop to perform then do what I did and upgrade to an SSD hard drive. It is a less pricey upgrade than purchasing the Windows 7 Ultimate x64 OS DVD.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-20-2010 12:04 AM (700 days ago)
Hi,
ka0snz wrote:
Hi there,
Thanks for you're awesome guide. I have an issue with memory that I was hoping you could solve for me.
I purchased a Compaq CQ60-302AU with a 303c motherboard. The product spec sheet specifies that the laptop can handle Dual channel memory. However I am not getting dual channel.
When clicking on computer properties it states 4gb of memory but after using several memory analyzer programs they all say I only have 2gb physical memory and a maximum page load of 4GB.
After calling and speaking with tech support I have been told that Vista only supports 3gb memory which I think is not correct.
If I have 2x 2gb memory modules in dual channel arrangement with a dual channel capable laptop. Why can I not get full access to my 4gb of installed ram.
I think this was false advertising on HP's part as I have noticed there are other people out there with the same model laptop that are having this issue.
This problem has been driving me nuts for such a long time and any insight or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Heaps!
EDIT: after reading a few more pages in this thread I can see you say that 23 bit operating systems can only handle 3.25 gb of ram. Which makes me wonder why the store I purchased from ever attempted a 4gb dual channel set up. Ive have noticed in your guide you say that AMD chipsets have an exception and can have a 2gb and 1gb chip arrangement.
Now I know that 3gb ram is max possible in my laptop could you please let me know which ram I would need to purchase and also if its possible to upgrade my cpu I think it could handle
AMDTurion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-86 (2.4 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache)
but Im not sure.. Also if the CPU is soldered to the motherboard is it possible for a technician to remove it and add the new cpu I purchase?
Thanks heaps
Hi,
The CPU is not soldered to the system board.
If you already have 4GB installed don't change it. 4GB is better than 3GB. 4GB will run in dual channel mode. 3GB will not. A part of the installed memory is already reserved for the onboard graphics solution. If you reduce the amount of installed memory to 3GB you would notice a graphics performance decrease.
Best regards,
erico
pphanikumar
04-20-2010 02:54 AM (700 days ago)
Thanks for your reply.
You've mentioned SSD Hard drive. Solid State HDD?? What is the comparision to HDD & OS?
Even if I have another hard disk, i have to install the OS, correct? or am I going wrong somewhere?
Kindly clarify my doubts.
Regards,
phani kumar
ka0snz
04-20-2010 04:10 AM (700 days ago)
Thanks so much for your fast reply! :)
If I was to upgrade my cpu now that I know I can which would you suggest I want the fastest possible for my model
Currently have Compaq cq60-302au
P/N NZ091PA
Current cpu =
Mother board is 303c
bios = HPQOEM-6040000
I have researched and come up with:
AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-75 (2.2 GHz, 1 MB L3 Cache)
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-84 (2.3 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache)
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-85 (2.3 GHz, 2 MB L3 Cache)
AMDTurion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-86 (2.4 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache)
But was reading that AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-80 because cpu must have 1800 ht timing... Not quite sure what that means.
And also I have been reading that upgrading to 64bit OS would give me greater access to my memory.
Thanks so much your a champion.
Regards
ka0snz
ka0snz
04-20-2010 04:35 AM (700 days ago)
After looking at the Maintenence and service guide for this model Compaq CQ60 found here
maintence service guide.
In the CPU subtab it has a list of AMD processors which I believe are compatable. As well as that it lists the part numbers of all the available cpus.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
erico
04-20-2010 08:57 AM (700 days ago)
Hi,
pphanikumar wrote:
Thanks for your reply.
You've mentioned SSD Hard drive. Solid State HDD?? What is the comparision to HDD & OS?
Even if I have another hard disk, i have to install the OS, correct? or am I going wrong somewhere?
Kindly clarify my doubts.
Regards,
phani kumar
SSD hard disks, particularly The Intel and OCZ SSD's speed up the OS.
The OS is located on the hard disk and no longer limited by the considerably slower mechanical interface of the IDE/PATA for read/write access. Using an SSD also lowers the temperature and noise level of a laptop.
For a HDD to be the boot drive you have to install the OS.
Best regards,
erico
ka0snz
04-20-2010 04:17 PM (700 days ago)
Erico can you please let me know if the Turion Ultra zm-80 would be ok with my current laptop. I dont want to waste 200 dollars on something that wont work.
Cheers
erico
04-21-2010 04:06 AM (699 days ago)
Hi,
ka0snz wrote:
Erico can you please let me know if the Turion Ultra zm-80 would be ok with my current laptop. I don't want to waste 200 dollars on something that wont work.
Cheers
Only the processors in the list that I posted are guaranteed compatible (BIOS support) by HP. The reason is actually quite simple. Each processor has different voltage requirements and multipliers and internal bus speeds ( For AMD processors, that is what the 1800
HT that you asked about is). Those listed by HP as compatible have been rigorously tested by HP. The appropriate tables have placed in the BIOS firmware before being marketed and delivered as options to consumers .
Use of any others than those listed is
at your own $$ risk. can also
corrupt the Windows Operating System HAL and render your laptop's windows installation no longer usable.
Many forum members have asked the question. This is the first time I have explained exactly why using an unsupported processor is a plan with inherent risks. For the risk takers in our ranks --> go for it, after all the risk is completely yours. ;)
Best regards,
erico
ka0snz
04-23-2010 06:51 PM (697 days ago)
Thanks so much Erico! It's slowly starting to make sense for me :) I have ordered the Turion x2 ultra ZM-80 and will try installing in the next few weeks or so.
On a side note Im running 32 Vista Home premium and tried a 64 bit windows 7 custom install. It froze at about 54 percent and hit me with the blue screen of death. I tried a couple more times and got the same result so I tried a 32bit custom install and that worked fine.
Im guessing my cpu, or motherboard cant handle 64 bit?
erico
04-23-2010 11:03 PM (697 days ago)
ka0snz wrote:
After looking at the Maintenence and service guide for this model Compaq CQ60 found here maintence service guide.
In the CPU subtab it has a list of AMD processors which I believe are compatable. As well as that it lists the part numbers of all the available cpus.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
That is correct. Don't concern yourself with the HP part number. If you buy the processor from HP it will cost considerably more than if if you buy it from a online vendor. All you need to do is use the
AMD part number to buy the correct CPU.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-24-2010 08:04 AM (696 days ago)
ka0snz wrote:
Thanks so much Erico! It's slowly starting to make sense for me :) I have ordered the Turion x2 ultra ZM-80 and will try installing in the next few weeks or so.
On a side note Im running 32 Vista Home premium and tried a 64 bit windows 7 custom install. It froze at about 54 percent and hit me with the blue screen of death. I tried a couple more times and got the same result so I tried a 32bit custom install and that worked fine.
Im guessing my cpu, or motherboard cant handle 64 bit?
Your CPU is fully capable of running a 64-bit OS.
What is your definition of a custom install? Do you mean a clean install?
Best regards,
erico
itgremlin
04-28-2010 02:31 PM (692 days ago)
i have a HP G61-110sa Notebook and its running a T4300 dual core pentium processor and i am wondering if i can upgrade the processor at all and if so what ones can i put into it ?
thanks
Simon
2una
04-29-2010 08:26 AM (691 days ago)
Hi Folks just a bit of confirmation on DV6 hardware changing i done that worked.
Toshiba 320GB HD cloned to a Samsung 500GB inserted & working fine.
P7450 2.1Ghz processor changed to a T9900 3.0Ghz processor & working fine.
Also swapped mobo to upgrade GPU, was ATI HD 4530 board & now running board with ATI HD 4650 on it.
All changes worked fine with no bios issues.
Gone from Win7 WEI score of 4.7 to now 5.9
JohnPhoenix
05-08-2010 09:25 AM (682 days ago)
In your guide under memory upgrade you state:
" 1 ) The bus speed of the new modules should be the highest speed that the
specifications of your notebook state. Do not mix modules of different bus
speeds. Mixing bus speeds results in defaulting to lowest speed and a possibly
non operational memory module configuration. "
My Specs page is does NOT list the max bus speed for my ram. Therefore I cannot purchase any memory.
Here is my specs page:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01980785&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en... Please tell me and others another way to find the Max Bus Speed for Ram that our computers can handle so we can purchase ram and Edit your guide with this new information.
Thank You.
erico
05-09-2010 04:43 AM (681 days ago)
Hi,
JohnPhoenix wrote:
In your guide under memory upgrade you state:
" 1 ) The bus speed of the new modules should be the highest speed that the
specifications of your notebook state. Do not mix modules of different bus
speeds. Mixing bus speeds results in defaulting to lowest speed and a possibly
non operational memory module configuration. "
My Specs page is does NOT list the max bus speed for my ram. Therefore I cannot purchase any memory.
Here is my specs page: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01980785&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en...
Please tell me and others another way to find the Max Bus Speed for Ram that our computers can handle so we can purchase ram and Edit your guide with this new information.
Thank You.
The simplest manner to determine the SPD (serial presence detect) settings of the factory installed memory modules is to download and run a free (and safe) utility called
CPU-Z. Check the memory tab to see what the (DIMM) voltage requirement and memory timings of your modules are.
Laptop system boards (motherboards) are designed by HP engineers who use a selected reference chipset (Intel or AMD) design. A custom BIOS is coded that will support all configurations that the company plans on marketing. That is what limits the specific memory modules that will operate in the laptop. The BIOS is by design limited and simplified. Memory timings can't be configured by the casual user, unlike in a BIOS for a high end desktop motherboard. One simply cannot change the DIMM voltage or primary or secondary memory module settings to allow a memory module to operate.
Laptops are sold and configured with memory modules that the installed BIOS has support for. Memory modules that do not comply with the BIOS requirements are not supported and will not work and perhaps not even be recognized by your laptop's BIOS.
The Laptop Upgrade FAQ was not written nor meant to be all inclusive. It was meant to be a generic guide to provide information for those members desiring to upgrade their laptops with third party hardware.
If you perused the guide you will probably have noticed that I strongly suggest purchasing and installing guaranteed compatible memory modules manufactured by major memory module manufacturers. The top tier memory makers (OCZ, Kingston, Corsair ) test and guarantee operation of their modules in the laptops that they sell them for. Second tier (no name) memory manufacturers do not guarantee compatibility.
I have lost count of the number of time that I and many other members have stated the previous information. I did not make an error of omission. I simply chose to make the information as generic as possible to make it relevant to hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of laptops with a plethora of delivered configurations.
Best regards,
erico
JohnPhoenix
05-09-2010 09:11 AM (681 days ago)
Quote by enrico:
" The simplest manner to determine the SPD (serial presence detect) settings of the factory installed memory modules is to download and run a free (and safe) utility called
CPU-Z. Check the memory tab to see what the (DIMM) voltage requirement and memory timings of your modules are.
Laptop system boards (motherboards) are designed by HP engineers who use a selected reference chipset (Intel or AMD) design. A custom BIOS is coded that will support all configurations that the company plans on marketing. That is what limits the specific memory modules that will operate in the laptop. The BIOS is by design limited and simplified. Memory timings can't be configured by the casual user, unlike in a BIOS for a high end desktop motherboard. One simply cannot change the DIMM voltage or primary or secondary memory module settings to allow a memory module to operate.
Laptops are sold and configured with memory modules that the installed BIOS has support for. Memory modules that do not comply with the BIOS requirements are not supported and will not work and perhaps not even be recognized by your laptop's BIOS. "
Is what you are saying, the factory memory modules will be by default the highest bus speed the computer can use? CPUZ tells you what speeds the ram currently installed operates at... Not factory specs of the Max you can use... Unless you are saying they are one and the same.
Quote by enrico:
"I have lost count of the number of time that I and many other members have stated the previous information. I did not make an error of omission. I simply chose to make the information as generic as possible to make it relevant to hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of laptops with a plethora of delivered configurations. "
I and many others are not going to read through 32 pages to find this information. In a year from now if these post double people are not going to read through 64 pages of messages to find this information. Your stating that you and others have had to post this information "many times" indicates that this is a comon issue related directly to your guide. If you don't want to have to post this information again, I strongly suggest you add this information to the Memory Update area of your guide. That makes the most common sense.
Otherwise you resign yourself to having to post the same info over for eternity.
If it is true that the factory installed memory modules uses the max ram bus speeds, this should be very clear in your guide. People would then take your advise on using CPUZ and no one would ever ask these same questions again. It's a win win for you. The ball is in your court.
"
erico
05-10-2010 03:53 AM (680 days ago)
JohnPhoenix wrote:
Quote by enrico:
" The simplest manner to determine the SPD (serial presence detect) settings of the factory installed memory modules is to download and run a free (and safe) utility called CPU-Z. Check the memory tab to see what the (DIMM) voltage requirement and memory timings of your modules are.
Laptop system boards (motherboards) are designed by HP engineers who use a selected reference chipset (Intel or AMD) design. A custom BIOS is coded that will support all configurations that the company plans on marketing. That is what limits the specific memory modules that will operate in the laptop. The BIOS is by design limited and simplified. Memory timings can't be configured by the casual user, unlike in a BIOS for a high end desktop motherboard. One simply cannot change the DIMM voltage or primary or secondary memory module settings to allow a memory module to operate.
Laptops are sold and configured with memory modules that the installed BIOS has support for. Memory modules that do not comply with the BIOS requirements are not supported and will not work and perhaps not even be recognized by your laptop's BIOS. "
Is what you are saying, the factory memory modules will be by default the highest bus speed the computer can use? CPUZ tells you what speeds the ram currently installed operates at... Not factory specs of the Max you can use... Unless you are saying they are one and the same.
Quote by enrico:
"I have lost count of the number of time that I and many other members have stated the previous information. I did not make an error of omission. I simply chose to make the information as generic as possible to make it relevant to hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of laptops with a plethora of delivered configurations. "
I and many others are not going to read through 32 pages to find this information. In a year from now if these post double people are not going to read through 64 pages of messages to find this information. Your stating that you and others have had to post this information "many times" indicates that this is a comon issue related directly to your guide. If you don't want to have to post this information again, I strongly suggest you add this information to the Memory Update area of your guide. That makes the most common sense.
Otherwise you resign yourself to having to post the same info over for eternity.
you chose before purchase.If it is true that the factory installed memory modules uses the max ram bus speeds, this should be very clear in your guide. People would then take your advise on using CPUZ and no one would ever ask these same questions again. It's a win win for you. The ball is in your court.
"
Hi,
.The factory installed RAM is what you paid to have installed in the configuration that you chose before purchase of your laptop. That is it, plain and simple. HP will only install memory modules that are certified by testing for proper operation based on the system board and BIOS support.
If you want to upgrade the installed memory modules you can either follow the suggestions posted here in the forum or take the financial risk of doing it with your eyes shut. All I and others here are trying to do is to help people by opening their eyes in terms of what will and what will not work in terms of performance upgrades. We all try to explain it in ways the people will understand.
A forum member's choice of whether or not to use a utility program that enthusiasts and technicians find invaluable is purely his or her own choice.
As far as someone not asking the same question over and over...That is unfortunately not the case. People do that all the time. Try a search in the forum or on the internet and you will see just how true that is.
Best regards,
erico
SimonPalevsky
05-10-2010 09:20 AM (680 days ago)
Hi guys, I have a question. I have a Presario CQ60-405SA Notebook with a Wistron 303C mainboard. I am just unable to find any list of supported processors for this PC, nobody is able to tell me anything. Currently, there is a Sempron SI-42 @ 2.1GHz and I would like to go dual core. Is anyone able to give me some advice which processor should I use? Thank you, Martin.
erico
05-10-2010 02:18 PM (680 days ago)
SimonPalevsky wrote:
Hi guys, I have a question. I have a Presario CQ60-405SA Notebook with a Wistron 303C mainboard. I am just unable to find any list of supported processors for this PC, nobody is able to tell me anything. Currently, there is a Sempron SI-42 @ 2.1GHz and I would like to go dual core. Is anyone able to give me some advice which processor should I use? Thank you, Martin.
This is the list of optional suppported processors for your laptop.
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-80 2.1-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache)
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.2-GHZ processor (2-MB L2 cache)
AMD Turion Dual-Core RM-70 20-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache)
AMD Turion Dual-Core RM-72 2.1-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache)
AMD Athlon X2 dual-Core QL-60 1.9-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache)
AMD Athlon X2 dual-Core QL-62 2.0-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache)
AMD Sempron Single Core SI-42 2.1-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache)
AMD Sempron Single Core SI-40 2.0-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache)
Reference source:
Maintenance and Service guide for the CQ60 notebook.
Best regards,
erico
wand
05-10-2010 10:55 PM (680 days ago)
Hey John,
Look up
www.buymemory.com and call them. They have a memory configurator on site or you can call Donna and she will quote you the memory module and price and it comes with a lifetime guarantee. I've been dealing with them for 20 years and have always gotten the best price and the warranty is unbeatable, better than HP. They just don't sell junk.
Happy shopping,
Walt
SimonPalevsky
05-11-2010 08:58 AM (679 days ago)
Thank you so much! Kudos clicked, of course.:-)
SimonPalevsky
05-18-2010 11:06 AM (672 days ago)
I have one more question, please. I have successfully updated the RAM and am waiting for the processor (AMD Athlon X2 QL-62). The question is - which graphic cards can I use with the laptop? Still CQ60-405SA... Currently, there is GeForce 8200M, which is not enough for my purposes... are there any limitations (BIOS for example)? Thank you for any answer.
PaulBartomioli
05-18-2010 04:07 PM (672 days ago)
My son owns a Pavilion dv5-1000 laptop.
2 Questions:
1. What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed? Currently has 3.00 GB installed.
2. Can the Hard Drive be replaced with a larger unit? Current HD is 232 GB(?) I added C & D Drive numbers.
Processor is AMD Turion X2
Vista OpSys
erico
05-19-2010 04:17 AM (671 days ago)
PaulBartomioli wrote:
My son owns a Pavilion dv5-1000 laptop.
2 Questions:
1. What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed? Currently has 3.00 GB installed. What is the full model name for the Laptop? when I search for dv5-1000 I see only units with Intel processors. That means that the dv5-1000us and dv5-1000ea is not the model that you have. Do be aware that if your OS is 32-bit, it is only capable of fully utilizing 3-3.25 GB of RAM (that is a Windows design limitation). 64-bit Windows can use more than that.
2. Can the Hard Drive be replaced with a larger unit? Current HD is 232 GB(?) Yes I added C & D Drive numbers.
Processor is AMD Turion X2
Vista OpSys
Best regards,
erico
erico
05-19-2010 04:30 AM (671 days ago)
SimonPalevsky wrote:
I have one more question, please. I have successfully updated the RAM and am waiting for the processor (AMD Athlon X2 QL-62). The question is - which graphic cards can I use with the laptop? Still CQ60-405SA... Currently, there is GeForce 8200M, which is not enough for my purposes... are there any limitations (BIOS for example)? Thank you for any answer.
If your laptop uses a video chip graphics solution instead of a daughtercard you are limited by what you bought. The video chip is soldered onto the motherboard and not replaceable.
Try using
CPU-z and posting the chipset (Northbridge and Southbridge) that your system board has. Once you have done that I will be in a better position to give you more accurate information regarding your built in video upgrade information request. From what me research tells me so far, it looks like your laptop has a chip , not a daughtercard.
Best regards,
erico
PaulBartomioli
05-19-2010 12:11 PM (671 days ago)
Unit is 32 bit, so Ram is max. Does it matter what type of HD unit i upgrade to?
wand
05-19-2010 01:37 PM (671 days ago)
Been busy so sorry this info is delayed.
I upgraded the Presario 715us with an IDE to CF card to replace the 20 GB Drive. I can add two CF cards, but chose to just use one 32 GB MLC Card from WinTec because it was the best performance at a very reasonable price. I got both the adapter and CF card from Newegg. WinTec was very responsive answering my questions about using their CF Card as a drive. I could have also installed a faster, larger disk drive for less money but I was worried about the heat. It didn't install at first until I deleted the partition and created a new one (Win7). Everything was fine after that.
I was able to install Windows 7 Ultimate even though there is only 512MB of memory. With the CF Card my Win7 rating was 4.9 for the disk, 3.?? for memory, and only 1.0 for graphics, etc. It still installed just fine. It warned me about the low memory, but worked just fine. The boot time was just fantastic, but it got slower as other things got installed.
The biggest problem turned out to be that there are no Win7 drivers for the S3 Twister graphics or the sound card in this computer. So I had limited graphics and NO sound.
So I finally accepted the fact that I better stay with Windows XP. I loaded Windows XP w/SP3 from scratch and only had about 80 updates from Microsoft after that. I added Microsoft Security Essentials (it's free for home use) as my antivirus because of its low resource requirements. I also used the Piriform CCleaner and a new tool of theirs called SPECCY. It's free and it gives you a short form report of what you see in CPU-Z. I really like this tool.
SPECCY reported that my second memory module was only registered at 100 MHz, not the 133 MHz it was supposed to be. My wife had been having random lockups for some time on this computer and we could never figure out what it was. It turned out that when I removed the slow 256 MB module that the hang-ups have gone away. Not one in two weeks. She is even able to watch NetFlix movies with only 256 MB of memory. Amazing. We also benefit from all of the drivers available for WinXP for the hardware. I am returning the slow memory that I purchased 8 or so years ago and getting a new module. Lifetime warranties from vendors are great because the price of SODimms has really gone up.
My next upgrade for this system will be a Cardbus USB 2.0 adapter to supplement the two onboard USB 1.1 ports. That will be the extent of my upgrades.
This proves that Win7 Ultimate runs in 512 MB of memory just fine. You also need current drivers to work in Win7. A CF Card can work just fine as an HD replacement (see below for more info about defrag, etc). SLC is a more robust choice than MLC for solid state (SS) storage (but the price is higher). The SS Storage should have a wear-leveling controller onboard to give it longer life. Check closely the specs as there are profound differences in read and write speeds on different models. 400x MLC storage is still reasonable in cost, above that it gets expensive.
You shouldn't use a conventional defrag program on a SS storage device as memory is flat with no differences in latency from the beginning to the end. Defragging only creates more read and write cycles to wear out the unit faster.
I came across the fact that writing to SS Storage is not only slower than reading but it gets worse as the space fills up. The answer to this on modern SSDs and Windows 7 and Server 2008R2 is the Trim command. On a hard drive, you can recover deleted data because only the pointers are changed when deleting files. SS storage does the same but creates a new problem. On standard hard drives you just overwrite the old data in one step with the new data. On SS Storage you have to reset the memory to all zeroes (0000) before can write new data. So the SS Storage slows down unless this is taken care of by the SS Storage device controller or the Trim command is implemented and you have an operating system that knows about SS Storage (Win7 and Server 2008 R2). Even Unix and Linux had to come up to speed on this one. Most Current SSDs include this, but not all. Check before you buy.
If you have older SS Storage or older OSes, how can you take care of this? Diskeeper has a new feature called HyperFast to fix this problem. DiskTrix Defrag Express also seems to have a fix for this and it is only $9.95 per copy. When these are implemented, remember that all unused memory is set to zeroes so there is no such thing as "UNDELETE." What you gain is improved performance of your SS storage to new unit levels. This is something I didn't even know existed until now. Be forewarned. This same strategy also applies to all of your thumb drives. Their speed decreases with use unless you use something for of "SS Storage Defrag" to restore new life to old units or use a long (not quick) reformat on them.
I just received some info from a vendor that unless you have the new operating systems and the Trim command available in your SSD controller, you will only succeed in consolidating your free space and that it will not be overwritten with the necessary zeroes. I'm waiting for a reply from DiskTrix about their product, but it may very well be the same. Buyer Beware..
SimonPalevsky
05-20-2010 12:17 AM (670 days ago)
Hello again,
I have performed the requested operations and here is the outcome of that. I have also used HWinfo32 together with CPU-z.
Results:
CPU-z: Southbridge = nVidia ID075E
Northbridge = none displayed on the "mainboard" chart
- I am unable to attach a document to this post so that I can't present the complete results
- both of those programs have detected one PCI-Express x1 slot on my MB.
Thanks your for an answer.
erico
05-20-2010 01:42 PM (670 days ago)
PaulBartomioli wrote:
Unit is 32 bit, so Ram is max. Does it matter what type of HD unit i upgrade to?
It is important that you match the interface. Try to avoid using the Seagate brand.
If you have a SATA HDD only SATA HDD can be used and likewise with the IDE interace.
If your laptop has a SATA interface you can upgrade (as I did) to an SSD hard drive. Mine has a 64GB OCZ Vertex.
500GB drives have been reported to work on most laptops. I haven't heard that much about members upgrading to 1TB hard disks yet.
Best regards,
erico
erico
05-20-2010 11:45 PM (670 days ago)
Hi,
SimonPalevsky wrote:
Hello again,
I have performed the requested operations and here is the outcome of that. I have also used HWinfo32 together with CPU-z.
Results:
CPU-z: Southbridge = nVidia ID075E
Northbridge = none displayed on the "mainboard" chart
- I am unable to attach a document to this post so that I can't present the complete results
- both of those programs have detected one PCI-Express x1 slot on my MB.
Thanks your for an answer.
What does CPU-z say the chipset is? That would be the northbridge. I should have asked you the question in that manner.
Best regards,
erico
SimonPalevsky
05-26-2010 01:20 PM (664 days ago)
Yes, I have found that parameter, finally. Here goes what the CPU-z utility says:
Northbridge: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M rev. A2
Southbridge: NVIDIA ID075E rev. A2
Hope it is enough now...
wand
05-26-2010 07:14 PM (664 days ago)
erico wrote:
PaulBartomioli wrote:
Unit is 32 bit, so Ram is max. Does it matter what type of HD unit i upgrade to?
It is important that you match the interface. Try to avoid using the Seagate brand.
If you have a SATA HDD only SATA HDD can be used and likewise with the IDE interface.
If your laptop has a SATA interface you can upgrade (as I did) to an SSD hard drive. Mine has a 64GB OCZ Vertex.
500GB drives have been reported to work on most laptops. I haven't heard that much about members upgrading to 1TB hard disks yet.
Best regards,
erico
Erico, what about the new Seagate Momentus Hybrid Drives? SATA only so far. For a 4 GB SLC Flash module built into a SATA HDD, the price seems very reasonable. Just released. Should be available today on Newegg.
Wand
erico
05-27-2010 06:15 AM (663 days ago)
wand wrote:
erico wrote:
PaulBartomioli wrote:
Unit is 32 bit, so Ram is max. Does it matter what type of HD unit i upgrade to?
It is important that you match the interface. Try to avoid using the Seagate brand.
If you have a SATA HDD only SATA HDD can be used and likewise with the IDE interface.
If your laptop has a SATA interface you can upgrade (as I did) to an SSD hard drive. Mine has a 64GB OCZ Vertex.
500GB drives have been reported to work on most laptops. I haven't heard that much about members upgrading to 1TB hard disks yet.
Best regards,
erico
Erico, what about the new Seagate Momentus Hybrid Drives? SATA only so far. For a 4 GB SLC Flash module built into a SATA HDD, the price seems very reasonable. Just released. Should be available today on Newegg.
Wand
The hybrid drive looks like a great option. Great price. I paid €230 for my OCZ Vertex 64GB SSD. I have not worked with one yet. I expect the interface will only be SATA, as it is the most common drive interface on modern laptops.
Best regards,
erico
M1A1R2
06-02-2010 04:58 AM (657 days ago)
erico,
Regarding
HP pavilion dv5237cl , EZ406UA#ABA
From CPU-Z:
Processor: Intel Core Duo T2400 @ 1.83 GHz
Package: Socket 479 mPGA
Motherboard: 30A8 56.48
Chipset : i945GM rev.03
Southbridge: 82801GHM (ICH7-M/U)
BIOS:
F.24
From the HP support site:
Supported operating systems include Vista 64-bit.
The maintenance and service guide listed for this model is generic : dv5100 series
and appears to be out-of-date: my T2400 CPU is not listed; max ram is stated as 2GB, but I have installed 3B and 4GB with no problems (boots OK, but 32bit XP sees only 3GB max.)
Is a CPU upgrade possible?
Is the max ram for this motherboard and chipset 4GB or 8GB?
Thanks in advance.
fyak1
06-03-2010 03:01 AM (656 days ago)
Hi Eriko,
Great service you're providing here.
Would like to know if I can upgrade GPU in DV8 1110ea
Mainboard:
HP 7001 (35.24)
Chipset:
Intel DMI host Bridge Rev 11
Southbridge:
Intel PM55
Graphic interface:
PCI express
Link Width x16
Max supported x16
Current Chip:
Geforce GT 230M Rev A2
40nm
Any help much appreciated.
Not hugely computer savvy so let me know if you need other info.
Best regards
Fred
erico
06-03-2010 03:48 AM (656 days ago)
M1A1R2 wrote:
erico,
Regarding
HP pavilion dv5237cl , EZ406UA#ABA
From CPU-Z:
Processor: Intel Core Duo T2400 @ 1.83 GHz
Package: Socket 479 mPGA
Motherboard: 30A8 56.48
Chipset : i945GM rev.03
Southbridge: 82801GHM (ICH7-M/U)
BIOS:
F.24
From the HP support site:
Supported operating systems include Vista 64-bit.
The maintenance and service guide listed for this model is generic : dv5100 series
and appears to be out-of-date: my T2400 CPU is not listed; max ram is stated as 2GB, but I have installed 3B and 4GB with no problems (boots OK, but 32bit XP sees only 3GB max.)
Is a CPU upgrade possible?
Is the max ram for this motherboard and chipset 4GB or 8GB?
Thanks in advance.
Your CPU can be upgraded to a Intel Core Duo T2600 2.16-GHz processor. For an additional 200mhz it is not really worth spending the $$. But that is my own value for the € and $ sense kicking in. :) It is listed as a replacement part/option by HP in the
Service and Maintenence manual for your laptop. The service manual is not really out of date. It is produced for an entire series. BIOS updates and SoftPaqs for specific models that actually enhance hardware capabilities simply aren't retroactively covered by it.
Your memory question is a very common one.
The maximum memory that will be seen and useable by a 32-bit Windows OS (XP. Vista, Windows 7) is 3.25 GB. That is an operating system limitation and coded in by Microsoft for whatever arcane reason they had back in the day. ;).
A 64-bit OS will see and be able to use all of the memory installed up to the chipset limitation. In your motherboard's case, that is 8GB.
Best regards,
erico
marclucas95
06-03-2010 03:54 AM (656 days ago)
Word of warning re SSD drives - they do have a habit of going wrong ! - mine did a crash during a resume from sleep (which is not a good idea on ssd drives anyway) adn teh partition table was damaged beyond repair - the drive had to be scrapped and replaced by the manufacturer (Kingston) so turn off teh sleep mode, hibernate (which saves to disk but turns off the power) is OK but be aware that if the drive does go down, no data will be recoverable (using the 15 or so tools we tried !)
Windows 7 helps a great deal if your machine can handle it - very fast with an ssd drive.
Saturn830
06-20-2010 10:07 PM (639 days ago)
Hey, I was just wondering where I can find a list of hardware that is replaceable/non-replaceable in my model (Pavilion dv7 1025nr). I'm looking to upgrade the hard drive and hopefully anything else that might be an option (not including RAM, I already know that's expandable).
erico
06-21-2010 12:20 AM (638 days ago)
Hi,
Saturn830 wrote:
Hey, I was just wondering where I can find a list of hardware that is replaceable/non-replaceable in my model (Pavilion dv7 1025nr). I'm looking to upgrade the hard drive and hopefully anything else that might be an option (not including RAM, I already know that's expandable).
Here is a link to the
Service and Maintenance guide for the dv7 series. The illustrated parts list has all of the OEM parts. You can upgrade your hard disk with a notebook 2.5" ATA drive. 320GB is the largest optional hard disk listed by HP.
If you are desirous of more storage space you should consider adding a NAS (network attached storage ) device to your setup at home. I own a Synology NAS and have two drives in it that give me a total of 1.5 Terabytes of disk storage space. It will be a while before I run out of space. I removed the original SATA hdd (500GB) and upgraded to a OCZ Vertex SSD (64GB) for the performance increase. I store almost all of my files, documents and other programs on the NAS.
Best regards,
erico
blinxwang
06-22-2010 03:44 AM (637 days ago)
Hi Guys!
Just wondering; after reading the FAQ I noticed that it did not specify whether to use a "genuine" HP Spare Part CPU as a replacement/upgrade or a "generic" upgrade/replacement CPU that is on the Optional CPU List in the Service Manual. Can I use a supported CPU bought from, say, NewEgg instead of the "genuine" Spare Part CPU from a site like SparePartsWarehouse? The difference is that the generic CPU costs about $100 dollars less than the Spare Part CPU. Any help would be appreciated.
erico
06-22-2010 04:23 AM (637 days ago)
Hi,
blinxwang wrote:
Hi Guys!
Just wondering; after reading the FAQ I noticed that it did not specify whether to use a "genuine" HP Spare Part CPU as a replacement/upgrade or a "generic" upgrade/replacement CPU that is on the Optional CPU List in the Service Manual. Can I use a supported CPU bought from, say, NewEgg instead of the "genuine" Spare Part CPU from a site like SparePartsWarehouse? The difference is that the generic CPU costs about $100 dollars less than the Spare Part CPU. Any help would be appreciated.
Let me clarify it a bit. HP does not manufacture CPUs. The CPU brand sticker on a PC or laptop identifies the manufacturer. the CPUs that HP sells are purchased from Intel or AMD. The "genuine" Spare Part is just just an addtional cost that you bear. I refuse to accept additional costs.
So...if you buy a ''supported'''CPU from any reputable computer parts store, online or not, with the same socket and specifications it will be a successful upgrade
as long as you install it properly.. Happy upgrading!
erico
Vivo7
07-05-2010 04:33 AM (624 days ago)
My laptop is HP-Pavilion dv5 1095eo. Can I replace my broken hard drive(WD SATA 5400rpm) with Seagate SATAII-300mb/s 7200 rpm drive? And will it work with higher speed compared to the original one ?
Thanks in advance!
erico
07-06-2010 12:35 AM (623 days ago)
Hi,
Vivo7 wrote:
My laptop is HP-Pavilion dv5 1095eo. Can I replace my broken hard drive(WD SATA 5400rpm) with Seagate SATAII-300mb/s 7200 rpm drive? And will it work with higher speed compared to the original one ?
Thanks in advance!
Google the part number of your original hard disk to determine if it is a SATA or SATA2 type. That should let you know which interface your laptop has. Unfortunately, the spec on the original drive is not easily found by
perusing data published for the public by HP.
The disk you are asking about should work. If you motherboard has only SATA connections internally, the SATA2 will default to those speeds. Be advised that the higher speed drive will also generate more internal heat. That is not a good thing. That is why it is a best practice to go with either a same speed hard drive or use an SSD.
If you can afford to upgrade to a solid stat drive you will get the best of both worlds. An SSD produces less heat, is silent (no mechanical parts) and operates at speeds that will appear as if you had upgraded the processor to the fastest available for your motherboard. I recommend the OCZ brand and use one in one of my laptops.
Best regards,
erico
jemorriss_21
07-07-2010 10:30 AM (622 days ago)
Is it possible to upgrade batteries for longer life when traveling on the machine listed below?
HP G72-259WM Notebook PC
erico
07-07-2010 11:09 PM (622 days ago)
Hi,
jemorriss_21 wrote:
Is it possible to upgrade batteries for longer life when traveling on the machine listed below?
HP G72-259WM Notebook PC
That should not be a problem. Search online and make sure that you get a compatible battery that has greater than 4400mAH capacity. There is no reuirement to purchase an OEM HP battery. The battery for my Tosiba has >6000 mAH capacity. Be sure and buy one that have a two year guarantee. The alternative is to purhase a spare battery that has 4400 mAH.
Best regards,
erico
Laeadern
07-08-2010 02:01 PM (621 days ago)
Can I put a faster processor in this HP Pavilion DV7 3067CL? The HP Pavilion DV7 3067CL has the 2.4 GHz Turion II Ultra M600 CPU and I was wondering if it's possible to put the 2.7GHz Turion II Ultra M660 in its place? Both processors have a 35 watt TDP so power and heat shouldn't be an issue. Does anyone know if it's possible and if so how? Considering the DV7 3067CL in question came out in September of 09 it should be possible.
llw1206
07-10-2010 03:18 PM (619 days ago)
I have a Pavilion dv6-1245dx, and I'm interested in upgrading the RAM and the video card. I've read that HP laptops often aren't able to be upgraded. What are my options?
I've never really been into the hardware side of computers, so I'll take recommendations on video cards. I'm interested in upgrading for gaming purposes, if that makes a difference.
Thanks.
erico
07-11-2010 02:09 AM (618 days ago)
Upgrading video in a laptop unless yours has the mmx interface is a no go.AFAIK the external video upgrade solution has't hit the stores yet.
Upgrading the memory can be done. Just search online to find guaranteed memory modules.
Best regards,
erico
feisal90
07-13-2010 12:19 AM (616 days ago)
Hi,
I'm using a Compaq Presario Q41-205TU notebook pc. I want to upgrade the processor. May I know which processor I can upgrade to? I can't seem to find the listing of the processor in the HP website. I'm currently using the Intel Core i3 330m which I think is not fast enough for me.
Thank you,
Feisal
falconmale
07-24-2010 07:20 AM (605 days ago)
Hello!
Could I install two hdd “Hitachi HTS725050A9A364” on my laptop dv7 1160? Will it work properly? Default hdd have 5400 rpm speed, hitachi hdd 7200 rpm.
mhabbasi
07-24-2010 12:22 PM (605 days ago)
Hi, I am trying to find out what can I upgrade in my laptop. From the FAQ in the OP, I seem to identify RAM as a good choice, and getting a new HDD. I just wanted to know what else can I upgrade, or can I upgrade my RAM or HDD? Like get that SSD drive the OP talked about? Or list out upgrade options? I'm sorry, I am just new to this scene. I also have an express card slot.
HP dv6t-1200 CTO
FV161AV
Product stats:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6500 @ 2.10GHz
System memory 4 GB with 2 slots, both 2GB SODIMM DDR-2 800 MHz Samsung
Graphics device Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Current Resolution 1366 x 768
Refresh Rate 60
System board 3627 18.42
System BIOS F.33
HDD ST9320325AS ATA Device (298.09 GB)
Optical drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7561S
Fax/Modem Standard Modem
Network interface Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN
Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)
Crucial System scans:
Maximum Memory Capacity: 8388608 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 4096 MB
Available Memory Slots: N.A.
Total Memory Slots: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6500 @ 2.10GHz Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6500 @ 2.10GHz
CPU Speed: 2100 MHz
erico
07-25-2010 07:42 AM (604 days ago)
Hi,
mhabbasi wrote:
Hi, I am trying to find out what can I upgrade in my laptop. From the FAQ in the OP, I seem to identify RAM as a good choice, and getting a new HDD. I just wanted to know what else can I upgrade, or can I upgrade my RAM or HDD? Like get that SSD drive the OP talked about? Or list out upgrade options? I'm sorry, I am just new to this scene. I also have an express card slot.
HP dv6t-1200 CTO
FV161AV
Upgrade recommendations for your laptop:
SSD hard drive would be the upgrade where you would notice a significant increase in percieved speed due to the rapid access and write times to to the SSD. Bootup time into Windows 20-25 seconds. Your laptop will also run cooler. Your own lap won't be hot any more. ;)
RAM: only if your OS is a 64-bit version. 32-bit Windows can only access @3.25 GB of RAM because of a design limitation called physical address extension. (PAE). That said, adding 4GB to a laptop with 32-bit Windows that already has 4Gb is a moot point.
regards,
erico
yuminggj
07-26-2010 01:21 AM (603 days ago)
Sir, I had a laptop CQ45(P7350 2.0GHz, DDR2 800MHz 2GB, Geforce 9200 MGs 256MB). My laptop almost can't run the game Dragon age in 1280*800. Can you give me an advice about upgrade my hardware ,so that I can play COD 6, Dirt 2 without stucks?
Please give me a reply
tennislover1990@sina.com
erico
07-26-2010 05:24 AM (603 days ago)
Hi,
yuminggj wrote:
Sir, I had a laptop CQ45(P7350 2.0GHz, DDR2 800MHz 2GB, Geforce 9200 MGs 256MB). My laptop almost can't run the game Dragon age in 1280*800. Can you give me an advice about upgrade my hardware ,so that I can play COD 6, Dirt 2 without stucks?
Please give me a reply
tennislover1990@sina.com
Unfortunately I have bad news for you.
Here is a link to
the system requirements for COD 6. Your lap top does not meet the minimum requirements for the game. There are no upgrades to your laptop that will raise it to the minimum specs for COD 6. If you want to game with a laptop you probably need to consider something with a bit more punch. ( an HP ENVY or Alienware laptop)
With the specs that your laptop has, you will always see stuttering and choppy performance issues in most games. Lower the resolution and the performance should show some improvment.
Most laptops have only enough go for non graphics and CPU intensive games.
Best regards,
erico
mlnoe
08-10-2010 06:15 PM (588 days ago)
I know this is an old thread, but what upgrade cpus are available for the G60-519WM?
Thanks
kam124
08-12-2010 11:55 PM (586 days ago)
guys....yet another upgrade question...
ive got a dv6-1007tx
Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz
PM45 motherboard
so i went to the hp website to check compatible processors and narrowed down my options to....
QX9300...
Q9100...
I really need to go quad cause i use video editing/converting programs and with my current processor my cpu is always maxed out at 100%...
im leaning to the Q9100 at the moment...its about half the price ($280 on ebay) of the QX9300 ($520 on ebay)...
does anyone know if there is a significant difference between them, besides the .26GHz? i have been hearing that some processors are over-clockable and some arent...but as yet i have no real idea about over-clocking...i will have to look into it...
can anyone tell me what the negative aspects are of performing the upgrade that i am suggesting?
will overheating be a problem?
life span?
anything else like that?
any help/advice would be much appreciated...
regards,
kam
TomC123
08-17-2010 10:04 AM (581 days ago)
HP TX2-1340ea upgrade possibilities.
I am looking for some advice for upgrading my laptop.
Firstly the wireless card. I know that it is a MiniPCIe card that is a Broadcom Bluetooth and 802.11G combo. There is a newer version that Broadcom released that has a similar part number but is a Bluetooth 3.0 and 802.11n card. I have an 11n network and so would prefer to upgrade that.
Secondly the processor. I believe it should be possible to gain an extra 100MHz per core (dual core), which should help.
and Finally, perhaps the memory aswell - there is 4GB at the moment in there, just wondering if more is possible.
I had a look on the HP site (
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk&lang=en&product=4034204) but was unable to see a manual which tells me what the BIOS will support.
The last thing is, if I buy the parts, will HP be able to do the upgrades? The laptop is well within warranty, and I hope not to void that. If not, am I able to at least upgrade the WI-FI card myself without voiding the warranty (I have a ground strap etc., and have built computers myself.)
zhei
08-20-2010 09:35 AM (578 days ago)
Hi, I have a dv6138 laptop and I recently upgraded the RAM from 1gb to 4gb and the hard disk from 80GB to 500GB without looking up the maximum specs that my laptop could handle. I did a fresh install of win7, after my laptop suddenly stops responding frequently and Im only using internet explorer and installing some programs. So as i have found out in this thread that the 4gb ram might be the cause of the freezes.
could anyone give me an insight of what to do? thanks in advance.
alt8reputi0
08-21-2010 05:40 AM (577 days ago)
Hi,
I have a HP 530, p/n : FH547AA#ABE. I want to upgrade to 4Gb of memory and a T5600 or T7200 Core 2 Duo processor, is it porssible ?
I'm worried about the FSB because my current T5200 is at 533 MHz and both T5600 and T7200 are 667 MHz.
Thanks in advance.
xineis
09-07-2010 02:19 PM (560 days ago)
Hello there.
I am looking for a tablet notebook that is able to do some fair processing without getting all laggy...
I just want it to run smoothly at all times.
So, I found the TouchSmart Tm2-2057sb, which seems a very nice tablet.
The problem is that I find the processor it comes with (Intel i3-330um) , weak.
So, would I be able to replace it for a faster CPU, let's say, an i5-520m?
Or the higher TDP would be likely to kill the whole thing?
And I would also like to know if the i5-430um would be a good replacement. Because than, I would just have to customize it from HP store.
So, what should I do?
Thank's!
wand
09-08-2010 09:50 PM (559 days ago)
xineis wrote:
Hello there.
I am looking for a tablet notebook that is able to do some fair processing without getting all laggy...
I have a two-year-old tx2120us with an AMD Turion X2. There are new models out with the newer Turion Processors and there are models with the new Intel CPUs. I love my tx2000 series. I wish I had a larger screen for my aging eyes and glasses, but I wouldn't want to carry it around (and I do have a separate large monitor, keyboard, and, mouse in my home office.
I was pricing a special on an Intel model the other day with 8GB of memory and the fastest processor I could find. I suspect you'd be better off getting the 8GB of memory (or buying it aftermarket) and getting a reasonably priced processor and investing instead in an SSD drive or the new Seagate Momentus XL that is 7200 rpm and has a built-in 4 GB SSD as a front end that automatically loads the most used read-only files automatically. The drive will be smaller, but then put the drive you removed from the laptop into a portable USB drive case and use it as a backup/data storage unit. I think you'll get better performance for the $$$ than by upgrading to the fastest processor. I've been reading mixed reviews on the Momentus XL drive with some saying it is wonderful and some saying it was a disappointment, which leads me to believe that it is in how you set it up or use it that makes the difference.
By the way, I'd keep the original OS on the backup unit and keep the OS patches up-to-date by booting to it every month or so. The recovery partition can remain there also, since it will have more room. That way if you need to send the unit in for repair you can always replace the drive to its original configuration and you'll also have the original recovery software available in case of a crash. You can buy the external USB drive case almost anywhere, but Radio Shack has them in their GigaWare brand if there are no other computer stores nearby. I've had good luck with the few GigaWare Branded products I've purchased. If you use on-line stores, Newegg has lots of choices. Get something small and portable that will be powered from a USB port for portability. Be aware that 7200 rpm drives run hotter and take more power than 5400 rpm drives. The SSD drives take the least power and generate the least heat. If you get an SSD and can afford it, get the fastest unit possible with SLC memory, not MLC memory for longer life and faster access times.
Hope you enjoy your new tablet PC as much as I enjoy mine. I've been writing to HP about improving their lineup to compete with the iPad. I prefer the full functionality of the tablet to the limitations of the iPad. I like a real keyboard, but I'd prefer an external Blue-Ray Writer to an internal one, for weight reasons. I'd rather have another battery or HD bay. Why can't I have my next tablet with an SSD built in and about a pound lighter. What about the keyboard in the cover, so it could be detachable and the tablet could function like the iPad or with a keyboard, like a regular laptop. I want to see HP be the innovator like they used to be and not wait for someone like Apple to come up with these new ideas.
wlcummings
09-24-2010 02:17 PM (543 days ago)
I just took a chance to replace the keyboard on my DV6 laptop after reading this post. Downloaded the PDF manual and printed the pages about replacing the keyboard. Everything went fine except it took a while to interpret the photos and the pointers to the individual screws. Wound up taking a couple of wrong screws out. The only improvement to the manual would be clearer pictures or even cad drawings to show the location of the screws more accurately.
If other manufacturers do not supply this level of manual then I would not consider buying their computers. That manual saved me $200 the cost of labor to replace the keyboard.
We have CAD experts in house and would consider a contract to redraw all your manuals photos to depict accurate screw locations.
Good Work.
Ahumphers91
10-08-2010 03:43 PM (529 days ago)
I have a Compaq Presario CQ62-219WM and want to upgrade the cpu. What are options for my cpu? I have done some research and found a couple that may work. T6600, T6670, T8100. My current cpu is a Celeron 900 Socket P 478, afetr looking around and many google I found this thread, please help if you can.
Thanks
devbil
10-11-2010 07:56 AM (526 days ago)
Dear all,
I am facing a problem and i would like to have your advice: I own a laptop HP Pavilion zt3450 EA with serial number:[text removed for privacy] and product number: PJ794EA#B1A
When i read the specifications of my laptop , it was mentioned inside that it the maximum memory it can support was 2 GB and also that it has 2 memory slots. The existing memory was 512 mb .Therefore i decided to order 2 pieces of 1 GB memories in order to fit each of them to the 2 slots of the laptop. Today when i tried to replace the memories i realised that the laptop had only one slot with one 512 memory. I replaced the existing 512 ram with the one 1GB ram and it works. The problem is how can i add the other 1 GB ram since the manual says that there are 2 memory slots? If anyone can help me i will be gratefull because i have one brand new 1 GB ram and i cannot fit it !! If needed i can upload also pictures of the ram slot of the laptop.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Vassilis
Laeadern
10-14-2010 12:36 PM (523 days ago)
Can I put a faster processor in this HP Pavilion DV7 3067CL? The HP Pavilion DV7 3067CL has the 2.4 GHz Turion II Ultra M600 CPU and I was wondering if it's possible to put the 2.7GHz Turion II Ultra M660 in its place? Both processors have a 35 watt TDP so power and heat shouldn't be an issue. Does anyone know if it's possible and if so how? Considering the DV7 3067CL in question came out in September of 09 it should be possible.
crobin0219
10-16-2010 10:56 PM (521 days ago)
Upgrade Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo Cpu T5550 1.83 gHZ to 2.4 or higher?
sotamarsu
10-20-2010 01:49 PM (517 days ago)
Hello erico
I have
dv5-1021eo
p/n: fm414ea
It was stated in
HP dv5 manual that the following processors are compatible with my laptop:
AMD Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-86 2.40-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-82 2.20-GHz, with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-80 2.10-GHz, with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Dual-Core 35W RM-70 2.00-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 35W QL-60 1.90-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache <--- This is now installed.
I am going to upgrade the QL-60 to QL-62 and I am just wondering is it going to work? The processor cost me nothing, but I would like to know is the procedure safe and possible to do. I have strong feeling that it will work.
I wonder why HP don't officially support all the other processors from the same catagory
Wikipedia - Turion X2 / Turion X2 Ultra - "Lion" 65 nm
dragon_nataku
10-24-2010 08:27 PM (513 days ago)
Hey guys. I'm looking to upgrade the CPU on my notebook.
model: dv5t 1000
current CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
I do not own a desktop, so I use this notebook for everything from work to university to gaming, so I need a processor that can handle some heavy-duty games. Thanks!
erico
10-26-2010 07:23 AM (511 days ago)
Hi dragon,
Your laptop is customized to order. Which graphics solution does your laptop have? It can be one of the following discrete graphics solutions.
1) GeForce 9650M GT, Nvidia NB9PGS
with 512 MB (32 MB × 16 DDR2×8 PCs)
2) GeForce 9300M GS, Nvidia NB9MGEB
with 256 MB
(32 MB × 16 DDR2 × 4 PCs)
You can download and use
CPUz to answer that question. Once you post the answer then I can tell you what your upgrade options are. You cant upgrade the video'. At least not at this time. CPUz is a safe and commonly used utility program to determine the configuration of a laptop or desktop PC.
The graphics solution that you ordered will be one of the major factors limiting your ability to play games. I believe you can rule out ever being able to play games like Crysis or COD on your laptop.
Here is the link to the
Service and Maintenence manual for your laptop series.
regards,
erico
dragon_nataku
10-26-2010 09:27 AM (511 days ago)
Hi erico,
my vid card is an NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, 512 MB
wasn't sure what the other numbers you asked for were so I took screenshots of the info from CPUz
CPU info memory info vid card info EDIT: I should probably add that I just ordered new RAM, two 2GB cards, dunno if that matters though (specifically
these)
erico
10-27-2010 10:36 AM (510 days ago)
sotamarsu wrote:
Hello erico
I have
dv5-1021eo
p/n: fm414ea
It was stated in HP dv5 manual that the following processors are compatible with my laptop:
AMD Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-86 2.40-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-82 2.20-GHz, with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W ZM-80 2.10-GHz, with 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion Dual-Core 35W RM-70 2.00-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 35W QL-60 1.90-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache <--- This is now installed.
I am going to upgrade the QL-60 to QL-62 and I am just wondering is it going to work? The processor cost me nothing, but I would like to know is the procedure safe and possible to do. I have strong feeling that it will work.
I wonder why HP don't officially support all the other processors from the same catagory Wikipedia - Turion X2 / Turion X2 Ultra - "Lion" 65 nm
"I am going to upgrade the QL-60(1.9 Ghz) to QL-62 (2.0 Ghz) and I am just wondering is it going to work?"
I wouldn't go through the teardown process because of the
lack of any significant performance increase. The upgrade fails my risk versus benefit test. A meager 100 mhz boost is truly not worth the effort or the risk.
"but I would like to know is the procedure safe and possible to do." It is safe if you know what you are doing. Successfully upgrading the CPU won't break your laptop. It might not work because of a lack of BIOS support for that particular CPU.
At the end of the day it is as simple as the fact that the choice to try the upgrade is yours.
regards,
erico
erico
10-27-2010 10:57 AM (510 days ago)
kam124 wrote:
guys....yet another upgrade question...
ive got a dv6-1007tx
Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz
PM45 motherboard
so i went to the hp website to check compatible processors and narrowed down my options to....
QX9300...
Q9100...
I really need to go quad cause i use video editing/converting programs and with my current processor my cpu is always maxed out at 100%...
im leaning to the Q9100 at the moment...its about half the price ($280 on ebay) of the QX9300 ($520 on ebay)...
does anyone know if there is a significant difference between them, besides the .26GHz? i have been hearing that some processors are over-clockable and some arent...but as yet i have no real idea about over-clocking...i will have to look into it...
can anyone tell me what the negative aspects are of performing the upgrade that i am suggesting? I see no issues with it at all.
will overheating be a problem? No. Just use a good thermal interface material ( OCZ Freeze or AS5)
life span? Nope.
anything else like that?
any help/advice would be much appreciated... Considering the usage you have planned I would suggest bumping up the memory (you didn't state how much is onboard) If you can afford it...upgrading to an SSD hard drive is definitely worthwhile.
regards,
kam
regards,
erico
sotamarsu
10-28-2010 02:13 AM (509 days ago)
erico
10-31-2010 05:55 AM (506 days ago)
sotamarsu wrote:
I checked one thing from the following site
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Athlon%2064%20X2%20QL-60%20-%20AMQL60DAM22GG.html
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Athlon%2064%20X2%20QL-62%20-%20AMQL62DAM22GG.html
Notes on AMD AMQL60DAM22GG |
- Processor runs at 950 MHz / 0.95 Volt core voltage in the minimum performance state
- Thermal Design Power in the minimum performance state is 18.3 Watt
Notes on AMD AMQL62DAM22GG | - Processor runs at 1000 MHz / 0.95 Volt core voltage in the minimum performance state
- Thermal Design Power in the minimum performance state is 15.8 Watt
How is it possible that QL-62 has lower TDP than QL-60? Does this mean that QL-62 consumes less power and heat vs. QL-60? |
|
Actually, the specs you provided state that
the QL-62 does consume less power @15.8 Watts than the QL-60 @18.3 Watts. The specs state that the comparison is during
minimum performance state for both processors.
Wattage
(Watts) can be more easily understood as heat. An incandescandant light bulb rated at 100 watts can be compared to a 60 watt bulb. One can feel the difference in the heat radiated from the bulb with a bare hand.
"How is it possible that QL-62 has lower TDP than QL-60? Does this mean that QL-62 consumes less power and heat vs. QL-60?" It is possible by design. the QL-62 has a faster internal clock than the QL-60 processor does.
regards,
erico
erico
10-31-2010 06:48 AM (506 days ago)
wlcummings wrote:
I just took a chance to replace the keyboard on my DV6 laptop after reading this post. Downloaded the PDF manual and printed the pages about replacing the keyboard. Everything went fine except it took a while to interpret the photos and the pointers to the individual screws. Wound up taking a couple of wrong screws out. The only improvement to the manual would be clearer pictures or even cad drawings to show the location of the screws more accurately.
If other manufacturers do not supply this level of manual then I would not consider buying their computers. That manual saved me $200 the cost of labor to replace the keyboard.
We have CAD experts in house and would consider a contract to redraw all your manuals photos to depict accurate screw locations.
Good Work.
Hi,
It just requires a bit of organization on your part when you remove the screws. I use plastic trays. The service and maintenence manuals are meant to be reference material for technicians who do not require the added explanation. Good luck on the contract. :) This is a consumer to consumer forum and no one here does contracts for HP.
regards,
erico.
tacashion
11-01-2010 06:38 PM (505 days ago)
Hello,
I have an HP G60-519WM, p/n: VM083UA and would like to upgrade the processor to a core 2 duo if possible. I have attached a CPU-Z report of my system. Also, on the report I noticed in the max capacity field, under DMI Physical Memory Array, it has a value of 8192 MBytes. Does this mean that the system is capable of handling 8 Gig of memory? Finally, I have looked for a maintenance or service manual for my computer and have not been able to find one. Do you know if one exists and where I can download it?
Thank You.
CPU-Z version 1.56
Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 1 (max 1)
Number of threads 1 (max 1)
Name Intel Celeron 900
Codename Penryn
Specification Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 900 @ 2.20GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.7.A
Extended CPUID 6.17
Core Stepping R0
Technology 45 nm
Core Speed 2194.5 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 11.0 x 199.5 MHz
Rated Bus speed 798.0 MHz
Stock frequency 2200 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Northbridge Intel GL40 rev. 09
Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 3072 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
Memory Frequency 399.0 MHz (1:2)
CAS# latency (CL) 6.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 6
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 6
Cycle Time (tRAS) 18
MCHBAR I/O Base address 0x0FED10000
MCHBAR I/O Size 4096
DMI BIOS
vendor Hewlett-Packard
version F.51
date 08/18/2009
DMI System Information
manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
product HP G60 Notebook PC
version 038F120003200C10000020000
serial 2CE9340ZPB
UUID 83A5E580-91DB11DE-AE21D4EC-2B4045F3
DMI Baseboard
vendor Wistron
model 3612
revision 09.65
serial 2CE9340ZPB
DMI System Enclosure
manufacturer Wistron
chassis type Notebook
chassis serial Chassis Serial Number
DMI Physical Memory Array
location Motherboard
usage System Memory
correction None
max capacity 8192 MBytes
max# of devices 2
DMI Memory Device
designation DIMM0
format SODIMM
type unknown
total width 64 bits
data width 64 bits
size 2048 MBytes
DMI Memory Device
designation DIMM2
format SODIMM
type unknown
total width 64 bits
data width 64 bits
size 1024 MBytes
DMI Processor
manufacturer Intel(R) Corporation
model Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 900 @ 2.20GHz
clock speed 2200.0 MHz
FSB speed 800.0 MHz
multiplier 3.0x
Display adapter 0
Name Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Memory size 1309 MB
PCI device bus 0 (0x0), device 2 (0x2), function 0 (0x0)
Vendor ID 0x8086 (0x103C)
Model ID 0x2A42 (0x360B)
Performance Level 0
Windows Version Microsoft Windows 7 (6.1) Home Premium Edition (Build 7600)
DirectX Version 11.0
ripsaw5165
11-06-2010 08:33 PM (500 days ago)
I have an HP DV7-2270us Pavilion notebook. It has BIOS verion F.41
How can I find out what processors I might upgrade to from the factory installed Intel Q9000 Core 2 Quad?
wand
11-07-2010 06:44 AM (499 days ago)
This is a question for Erico or an HP moderator.
I've been trying to find out information about my tx2120us in comparison to the tx2500 and tx2 series. I would like to upgrade and get another computer. I love my tx2120us, but I could use a brighter screen and support for Windows 7, and it appears my only choice here is to buy another tablet. (The new tm series looks fine, but I'd prefer an i5 and i7 option for a more powerful system)
There does not seem to be a maintenance manual available for the tx2120, while there are manuals available for both the tx2500 and tx2.
What confusion was caused by naming a new system a tx2 when you already had a tx2000 model?
The tx2000 and tx2500 use a Wacom tablet, but the tx2 uses a different brand. The replacement styluses for the tx2120 and tx2500 are harder to find and cost more. I made the mistake of getting a less expensive tx2 pen (it is the same form factor???), but doesn't work correctly in my tx2120 and I've ordered the correct one from HP. HP chat and phone support couldn't even tell me which model was newer, the tx2500 or the tx2 and couldn't tell me whether either unit had an LED backlit Brightview screen. (I think the specs are wrong on one of them, because they are inconsistent, but I can't verify that. One place it says CCFL and another place says LED in the specs.)
Very confusing, not just for me a user, but for the HP support department. I don't understand why so many different laptop/tablet models competing with each other. Wouldn't a longer production run with a few options be more productive than multiple production runs with similar, but incompatible models. I really think HP is confused here and not doing as good as they could be doing. JMHO. And don't get me started on the locked down BIOSes without options! I love HP, I just wish they were more consistent, more innovative, quicker to market, and more stable; all at the same time. Oh, well!
Thanks,
Walt
manaus
11-19-2010 11:12 AM (487 days ago)
Hi. I may have one more to add. The CPU in the HP dv9000 line of computers is a intel 2.2Ghz, 800 Mhz fsb, duo T7500 Socket 47.
I believe a drop in replacement, with no mods what so ever is the Intel core 2 duo T7800 2.6Ghz, 800 Mhz fsb.
Here is Intels web site for the T7500:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=29761
and here is the intel web site for the T7800:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=31729
As you can see the voltage and all other parameters are the same - just a faster CPU. Worse case, it might generate more heat. If you are worried about this. Cut a hole in the bottom of your laptop, directly below the CPU and install a fan covering. Of, if you wish, a small fan. This is what I did for the GPU. Sure lowered my internal temps.
I just ordered a T7800 but not installed it yet. It seems like a simple upgrade. Any thoughts from the many smarter folks here on how this might play out? Am I missing anything (warranty expired, that is why I cut a hole in the bottom of the dv9050) ??
Thoughts, comments welcome. thank you
jack
Marcel50
11-27-2010 12:13 PM (479 days ago)
pls i want to know if it is possible for me to upgrade my hp nx6110 hard disk . According to hp, the highest is 80 gb but i want to upgrade mine. I want to know the maximum capacity i can use since the harddisk type is IDE
jedpause
11-29-2010 07:44 AM (477 days ago)
Hello Erico, I have searched the HP forums for a while. I can see that HP laptops are only designed to support CPU upgrades that the BIOS/Model were designed for... i.e. if it in the manual as a option part etc. that's clear.
Question is: where can I find any exceptions, since BIOS's do get upgraded, and it may be that HP update the CPU's that it can support.
Basically I want o put a Q9100 in a DV6-1362nr. The Service Manual does not list a Quad Core in the list. So question is, how can I find out if HP have subsequently added support for this.... I am on a F.42A BIOS version, and can find my Board version/revision too.
Any help welcome... thanks
Xdell
12-05-2010 08:47 PM (471 days ago)
Yep. I have, not one or two but three lap tops from, Yeah you guessed it, your favorite PC Manufacturer, HP.
display problems on my 2 year old dv2500 and scratches on the monitor on two newer HDX lap tops, and they are doing nothing about it after 2 years of people complaining on this and other forums.
No worries everyone! ! ! !. I have found the solution to my problems and yours as well.
DO NOT BUY ANY HP PRODUCTS ANYMORE.
THEY HAVE LOTS OF DESIGN FLAWS AND THEIR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT IS STILL GETTING PAID TO BUILD JUNK ! ! !
AS LONG AS YOU KEEP BUYING, THEY'LL KEEP BUILDING JUNK ! ! ! ! !
WHY???? BECAUSE THEY FIGURE WE ARE TOO DUMB TO FIGURE IT OUT ! ! ! ! ! AND IF WE KEEP BUYING,,, MAYBE WE ARE.! ! ! !
SO,, WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO?????
With all due respect,,,,,XDELL.
Soon to change my log in name to,,,,,, 4DELL.
Because software issues are better than HP JUNK ! ! !
AmarilloJer
12-07-2010 06:30 AM (469 days ago)
On another posting I read where you have a m480n. I need a motherboard for my m480n, do you still have one?
[text removed for privacy]
AndyBurgos
12-10-2010 10:11 AM (466 days ago)
Hello.
I´m looking for an HP Notebook, and since I can not afford a bigger processor right now, upgrade paths are very important for me.
So, I would like to know if they are any available processor upgrades for the following notebooks, specially a Phenom II P920.
- HP Pavillion DV4-2111LA
- Compaq CQ42-106LA
Thank you very much for your time :)
gazza_j
12-10-2010 03:34 PM (466 days ago)
Hi,
I have recently bought a second hand Compaq 615 and I was wondering if it is at all possible to upgrade the graphics card?
If so, what type of card can be installed, and how do I go about doing it?
Thanks!
Gary
bonbouns
12-10-2010 05:59 PM (466 days ago)
hi,
i have COMPAQ V3837TU laptop. i want to upgrade processor. currently i have Intel Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2370 (1.73 GHz). which are best processors for my laptops?
thanks :smileywink:
erico
12-11-2010 03:19 AM (465 days ago)
Hi,
OK.
Here is
a link to the manual for your laptop series.
The trick to the upgrade is to only install one of those that is listed as an Intel processor in the manual I linked to. Those CPUs are supported in the BIOS.
It is recommended that you upgrade your memory to match the FSB (Front side bus) speed of the upgrade CPU. If the CPU is 800Mhz FSB then the memory must also be 800 Mhz . This will avoid creating a bottleneck between buses.
That means upgrade
only with guaranteed compatible RAM from a top tier memory maker. Do an online search to see who sells the memory that you need. If you try noname RAM modules you will be gambling with your money as the modules probably won't have the required timings and voltage requirements to ensure they will work.
regards,
erico
erico
12-11-2010 03:33 AM (465 days ago)
Hi,
This is a link to the manual for your laptop.
The following are the two optional OEM video solutions(discrete cards) as listed in the manual. The AMD M92S2-LP is the best of the two options as it is High definition and has onboard memory (256 MB). I really cannot recommend anything other than the two OEM discrete cards as only they are guaranteed to be supported by the motherboard. You can download, install and use
CPU-z to see which one is installed in your laptop.
AMD M92S2-LP (ATI Mobile Radeon™
HD 4330) discrete graphics with Hypermemory
support, 256 MB DDR2 (64 MB × 16 × 2)
x x
AMD Universal Memory Architecture (UMA)
graphics (ATI Radeon HD 3200) integrated with
shared video memory (dynamically allocated)
regards,
erico
manaus
12-11-2010 03:42 AM (465 days ago)
Hi... Could erico, a moderator, or someone smarter than me (that would include most of you here) please looking over the post below and tell me if this CPU might be a drop in replacement for my DV 9000 (actually a DV9050T)???
The homework I have done makes me think it could work. But will the BIOS or support chips run this 2.6Ghz at 2.6Ghz in the DV 9000 machine?
Any help *PLEASE*
Thanks so much.
jack
erico
12-11-2010 04:12 AM (465 days ago)
Hi,
I cannot find the model "dv9050T" that you stated you have. Please recheck the product number on the bottom of the notebook.
Here is a
link to the manual for the entire dv9000 series.
There is a dv9050ea in the dv9000 notebook series.
CPU replacement in the dv9000 series is dependent on whether the notebook has an AMD or Intel chipset.
Download and install and
run CPU-z to see which chipset your laptop has.
For the dv9000 series the following applies:
The AMD chipset will accept a AMD Turion TL-64 2.2-GHz as a maximum cpu upgrade.
The Intel chipset dv9000 will accept an Intel Core Duo T7200 (2.00-GHz)
There is not an 2.6 Ghz CPU (AMD or Intel) which is guaranteed to be supported by the BIOS of the dv9000 series.
manaus wrote:
Hi... Could erico, a moderator, or someone smarter than me (that would include most of you here) please looking over the post below and tell me if this CPU might be a drop in replacement for my DV 9000 (actually a DV9050T)???
The homework I have done makes me think it could work. But will the BIOS or support chips run this 2.6Ghz at 2.6Ghz in the DV 9000 machine?
Any help *PLEASE*
Thanks so much.
jack
manaus
12-11-2010 09:18 AM (465 days ago)
Erico....
I appolige for not posting my original message with the info. The computer is a a DV9000. Here is my orighinal message:
**************************************************************************
Hi. I may have one more to add. The CPU in the HP dv9000 line of computers is a intel 2.2Ghz, 800 Mhz fsb, duo T7500 Socket 47.
I believe a drop in replacement, with no mods what so ever is the Intel core 2 duo T7800 2.6Ghz, 800 Mhz fsb.
Here is Intels web site for the T7500:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=29761
and here is the intel web site for the T7800:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=31729
As you can see the voltage and all other parameters are the same - just a faster CPU. Worse case, it might generate more heat. If you are worried about this. Cut a hole in the bottom of your laptop, directly below the CPU and install a fan covering. Of, if you wish, a small fan. This is what I did for the GPU. Sure lowered my internal temps.
I just ordered a T7800 but not installed it yet. It seems like a simple upgrade. Any thoughts from the many smarter folks here on how this might play out? Am I missing anything (warranty expired, that is why I cut a hole in the bottom of the dv9000) ??
Thoughts, comments welcome. thank you
jack
erico
12-11-2010 11:46 AM (465 days ago)
Hi,
manaus wrote:
Erico....
I appolige for not posting my original message with the info. The computer is a a DV9000. Here is my orighinal message:
**************************************************************************
Hi. I may have one more to add. The CPU in the HP dv9000 line of computers is a intel 2.2Ghz, 800 Mhz fsb, duo T7500 Socket 47.
I believe a drop in replacement, with no mods what so ever is the Intel core 2 duo T7800 2.6Ghz, 800 Mhz fsb.
Here is Intels web site for the T7500:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=29761
and here is the intel web site for the T7800:
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=31729
As you can see the voltage and all other parameters are the same - just a faster CPU. Worse case, it might generate more heat. If you are worried about this. Cut a hole in the bottom of your laptop, directly below the CPU and install a fan covering. Of, if you wish, a small fan. This is what I did for the GPU. Sure lowered my internal temps.
I just ordered a T7800 but not installed it yet. It seems like a simple upgrade. Any thoughts from the many smarter folks here on how this might play out? Am I missing anything (warranty expired, that is why I cut a hole in the bottom of the dv9000) ??
Thoughts, comments welcome.
thank you
jack
That CPU as an upgrade may or may not work. Any CPU not listed in the Service and maintainence Guide is not guaranteed to work. The reason is the lack of support for the CPU in the BIOS.
Trying that CPU as an upgrade is a gamble. The $$$ risk is entirely yours. You may see a message from your BIOS that states unequivocably "unsupported CPU installed".
Good luck!
regards,
erico
12837r333
12-13-2010 05:26 AM (463 days ago)
hi i have a pavilion dv2750ei,i want to upgrade my graphics card to a geforce 460m-480m,can it be done on my computer,if so, how?
thanks
erico
12-20-2010 01:50 AM (456 days ago)
Hi,
12837r333 wrote:
hi i have a pavilion dv2750ei,i want to upgrade my graphics card to a geforce 460m-480m,can it be done on my computer,if so, how?
thanks
The specifications for your laptop show that your video does have a discrete mini pciExpress card. I see you want to upgrade the graphics to what is installed in an Alienware Gaming laptop. ;)
only the following cards are guaranteed to work in your notebook. With the exception of the amount of RAM they are virtually identical.
● nVidia NB8M GS with 64
MB of dedicated video
memory (8M × 32 GDDR3 ×
2 PCs) with 128 MB of video
memory when system
memory is less than 1 GB (64
MB + 64 MB Turbo Cache)
● nVidia NB8M GS with 64
MB of dedicated video
memory (8M × 32 GDDR3 ×
2 PCs) with 256 MB of video
memory when system
memory is greater than or
equal to 1 GB (64 MB + 192
MB Turbo Cache)
So...the short answer is that it probably will not work.You can test the modules in your laptop. After all, you own it. Please share your results here. best regards,
erico
dragon16v
12-22-2010 04:03 AM (454 days ago)
Hi
I own a hp dv5 1016tx laptop. Which comes with a P7350 processor on socket P 25W. I basically want to upgrade it to a very fast processor for my requirements. The BIOS version is F.11
I went through the manual and PM45 chipset's manual. I want a Q9XXX or a QX9300 processor. Which are supported by the chipset, but i don't think the BIOS supports it. The BIOS supports a max processor of T9600 i think.
Isn't there a way for my to Flash the current BIOS with HDX's BIOS .. since both use 9600m GT DDR2 and most of the things are same .. which would enable me to support core 2 quad.
I would like to know if there is anyway to make it work. (including flashing BIOs)
erico
12-22-2010 07:22 AM (454 days ago)
Hi,
dragon16v wrote:
Hi
I own a hp dv5 1016tx laptop. Which comes with a P7350 processor on socket P 25W. I basically want to upgrade it to a very fast processor for my requirements. The BIOS version is F.11
I went through the manual and PM45 chipset's manual. I want a Q9XXX or a QX9300 processor. No Quads are supported Which are supported by the chipset, but i don't think the BIOS supports it. Correct The BIOS supports a max processor of T9600 i think. Correct
Isn't there a way for my to Flash the current BIOS with HDX's BIOS .. since both use 9600m GT DDR2 and most of the things are same .. which would enable me to support core 2 quad. Not a good plan. Stick with what is designed for your system board unless you don't mind bricking your laptop.
I would like to know if there is anyway to make it work. (including flashing BIOs) If you are completely willing to accept the risk then take a look at the BIOS mod websites.
regards,
erico
dragon16v
12-24-2010 10:51 AM (452 days ago)
Hmm .. ok
Not that i've weighed my options, a T9600 would be a simple swap with p7350 .. i guess i could settle for it .. with a 50% boost .. I believe T9600 is the highest dual core supporeted by my BIOs. Could you just conform it ? And also, i don't need to switch from 90W to 120W adaptor right .. i mean its just 10W increase from 25 ~ 35W .. I don't care about battery (its dead anyway .. i am happy with portability)
erico
12-25-2010 02:13 AM (451 days ago)
Hi,
dragon16v wrote:
Hmm .. ok
Not that i've weighed my options, a T9600 would be a simple swap with p7350 .. i guess i could settle for it .. with a 50% boost .. I believe T9600 is the highest dual core supporeted by my BIOs. Could you just conform it ? And also, i don't need to switch from 90W to 120W adaptor right .. i mean its just 10W increase from 25 ~ 35W .. I don't care about battery (its dead anyway .. i am happy with portability)
Consider it confirmed..
Intel Core™2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz front side bus is supported by your notebook's BIOS.
Switching from a 90 Watt to a 120 Watt adapter is not required.
Merry Christmas,
erico
ram_oldie
12-30-2010 10:26 AM (446 days ago)
Hi.
Why some older laptops don't accept faster memory? Eg: SO-DIMM DDR PC2700 166MHz into a HP NX7000 that works on a PC2100 133MHz. Or a PC3200 200MHz on a NX9010 that works with PC2700.
When I put the memory and boot the computer the screen just stays black, I can't even get into BIOS.
PS. PC3200 works on a NX7010 that works on PC2700. These laptops are all similiar and of a same age.
Thanks.
erico
12-30-2010 10:48 AM (446 days ago)
Hi,
ram_oldie wrote:
Hi.
Why some older laptops don't accept faster memory? Eg: SO-DIMM DDR PC2700 166MHz into a HP NX7000 that works on a PC2100 133MHz. Or a PC3200 200MHz on a NX9010 that works with PC2700.
When I put the memory and boot the computer the screen just stays black, I can't even get into BIOS. That indicates that the BIOS did not have support for the memory module
PS. PC3200 works on a NX7010 that works on PC2700. These laptops are all similiar and of a same age.
Thanks.
Even though memory modules can appear to have the same configuration they do not.
Using
CPU-z , take a look at the list of timings and the voltage that a particular module requires to get a base idea of what is required. The actual table of timing values for a single far exceeds what CPU-z shows.
Even If a module that you want to plug into the laptop will fit in the so-DIMM slot... that just isn't enough.
All of the parameters of the memory module must be either identical to or close enough to the primary and secondary timings and voltage requirements of a supported module in the BIOS table for the laptop to boot up.
Best regards,
erico
dav12lim
12-30-2010 08:50 PM (446 days ago)
Hi,
I have a Pavilion DV6 3108TX with core i7 processor, 6GB RAM, 1GB ATI Graphics, Blu Ray DVD, 1TB 5200rpm SATA Hard drive.
I have intention of swopping the 1TB Hard drive with a 160GB SSD. I won't need the gigantic space of 1TB but i will preferred a speedy and less power consuming SSD.
Where can i perform such upgrade?
What is the cost of such an upgrade?
erico
12-31-2010 02:09 AM (445 days ago)
Hi,
dav12lim wrote:
Hi,
I have a Pavilion DV6 3108TX with core i7 processor, 6GB RAM, 1GB ATI Graphics, Blu Ray DVD, 1TB 5200rpm SATA Hard drive.
I have intention of swopping the 1TB Hard drive with a 160GB SSD. I won't need the gigantic space of 1TB but i will preferred a speedy and less power consuming SSD.
Where can i perform such upgrade?
What is the cost of such an upgrade?
I did an SSD upgrade on a Toshiba Satellite laptop. I swapped the 500GB SATA with a 64GB OCZ Vertex SSD.
What do you mean by where and what is the cost?
The cost (for a 160GB SSD it is quite expensive) is something that is market driven and the where (if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself) is either at a PC shop or a knowlegeable friend.
Go to an online store and price the drives. The manufacturers are OCZ, Intel,Corsair, and Kingston. The best ones are OCZ(best warranty in the PC industry) and Intel with the latter being more expensive.. Here is a link to
Newegg with those drives. Are you certain you need such a large one in a laptop? I find the 64GB SSD to be a perfect cost to capacity compromise. 160GB SSD= $300-400 64GB SSD = $115 -$400
I can understand why the average user would feel unconfortable with doing an SSD swap. The difference between SSD drives and standard SATA drives is almost like apples and oranges.
nikunj
01-03-2011 09:48 AM (442 days ago)
Hello,
I am have compaq presario V3335TV laptop. I have found some how that it uses T2080 processor. I want to upgrade the processor. Can you suggest me the options compitible for my model? I have thought of t2500 and t7600 but I am not sure..
Thanks..
mkrw
01-04-2011 09:16 AM (441 days ago)
Helo,
I read the tutorial placed on the 1st page, but I'm still not sure how can I upgrade my laptop. I have a HP Pavilion dv 1144el and I want to upgrade the memory to a 2x4GB. Right now, I'm quite sure that my system board is compatible with 8GB, but I don't know whether can I swap the current DDR2 memory: Hynix 2x2GB 2Rx8 PC2-6400S-666-12 with a DDR3? The CPU-Z shows me following info about my motherboard:
On the Intel website I found the specification about the Intel® PM45 and there is written i.a.:
-Supports DDR2 (at 667MHz and 800MHz) and DDR3 (at 667MHz, 800MHz and 1066MHz) SDRAM
-8GB max. memory support,
but also:
-256-Mb, 512-Mb, 1Gb and 2-Gb memory technologies supported - I have only 2 slots - the max 8GB is still valid?
and from CPU-Z:
In addition, why my memory works on 400MHz only? I looked on the datasheet too and there is written that it should work on higher frequencies. Does it means that my mainboard has a FSB for memory at 400MHz?
I don't know if I presented my problem clear enough, but in other words: I want to know whether can I put into my laptop DDR3 memory or not, the max. supported frequencies and amount of memory.
Thanks in advance for any help.
erico
01-04-2011 09:48 AM (441 days ago)
Hi,
Your notebook system board will accept only DDR2 memory modules.
If the maximum amount of installed DDR2 is stated to be 8GB then it is 8GB.
What you read at Intel was the reference design information for the chipset.
A notebook manufacturer which chooses to use a particular chipset has options. HP chose to use a DDR2 memory architecture rather than DDR3. The choice could have easily been driven by the market and or economic reasons, just to give a few of the possiblilities.
The speed that your memory runs at was decided by the engineers who coded the BIOS ROM file.
best regards,
erico
basuanind
01-05-2011 12:35 AM (440 days ago)
Hey, few days ago i upgraded the RAM of my HP 530 from 1 GB to 2 GB. The stick is from Kingston, while the OEM one is of Samsung. My notebook was working very fine..without any issues. But now i am getting 100% CPU usage after running it for a hour or so. So then it becomes simply unusable, even then it has to be shut down manually pressing the power button. So i thought it would be an issue related to malware, so formatted it,installed nothing but office. Even then the issue did not get resolved. Googled a lot, but not getting effective information. I am attaching the CPU Z images..is the bus speed becoming the factor?:smileysurprised:
Besides
Win 7 prof 32 bit (Main OS)
ran OS X 10.5.5 for few days also..
erico
01-05-2011 01:16 AM (440 days ago)
Hi,
basuanind wrote:
Hey, few days ago i upgraded the RAM of my HP 530 from 1 GB to 2 GB. The stick is from Kingston, while the OEM one is of Samsung. My notebook was working very fine..without any issues. But now i am getting 100% CPU usage after running it for a hour or so. So then it becomes simply unusable, even then it has to be shut down manually pressing the power button. So i thought it would be an issue related to malware, so formatted it,installed nothing but office. Even then the issue did not get resolved. Googled a lot, but not getting effective information. I am attaching the CPU Z images..is the bus speed becoming the factor?:smileysurprised:
Besides
Win 7 prof 32 bit (Main OS)
ran OS X 10.5.5 for few days also..
The norm, for compatibility reasons, when upgrading memory modules is to always replace them in pairs and ensure that all installed modules are identical in size, bus speed, configuration (double sided or single sided) and manufacturer.
The smartest choice of modules to upgrade with are major memory manufacturers(Corsair, OCZ, Crucial,Dane and others) who guarantee their modules compatibility with your notebook. (that means the timings and voltages are what will work in your notebook or PC)
If you don't follow the rules of thumb in the previous sentences you risk:1) a no-boot up scenario. (sometimes with no video display)2) Blue screens and error messages if Windows attempts to boot up.
If the bus speeds do not match then the BIOS will select the slowest bus speed of the installed memory modules and even then problems like what you are facing will develope eventually.
Sorry to bear bad news but those are the rules of thumb for upgrading memory. Best regards,erico
vienle
01-14-2011 07:24 PM (431 days ago)
HI
I want to upgrade laptop.My laptop is CORE 2 DUO P7550 AND NVIDIA GEFORCE G105M,HDD:500GB.It is Hp Pavilion Dv4-1516tx.And i want to upgrade to CORE I5 AND THE HIGHER GPU,can mine be upgraded ?
Thank you if you can help.
erico
01-19-2011 05:28 AM (426 days ago)
HI,
vienle wrote:
HI
I want to upgrade laptop.My laptop is CORE 2 DUO P7550 AND NVIDIA GEFORCE G105M,HDD:500GB.It is Hp Pavilion Dv4-1516tx.And i want to upgrade to CORE I5 AND THE HIGHER GPU,can mine be upgraded ?
Thank you if you can help.
How about giving your
HP notebook product name/number?
The screenshots are nice but say very little about which specific model you own. That is the information that I need to answer you question.
Best regards,
erico
DluKe
01-19-2011 11:15 AM (426 days ago)
compaq CQ515
Product : VW42PA#UUF
model : CPQ515UQL - 66Q4x250MBNNCN12FA
Serial Number : CNU9505NG0
* AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Mobile Technology QL-64 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 cache)
* ENERGY STAR® qualified
* 14.0-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD (1366 x 768) BrightView
* 3048MB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM 1 DIMM
* 160GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
* LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
* Limited 1 year standard parts and labor warranty
* Graphics Shared 256MB ATI RADEON 3200 HD
I NEED TO UPGRADE VGA UP TO 1GB, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE OR NOT ??
THANKS FOR ADVISE :)
erico
01-19-2011 12:42 PM (426 days ago)
Hi,
DluKe wrote:
compaq CQ515
Product : VW42PA#UUF
model : CPQ515UQL - 66Q4x250MBNNCN12FA
Serial Number : CNU9505NG0
* AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Mobile Technology QL-64 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 cache)
* ENERGY STAR® qualified
* 14.0-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD (1366 x 768) BrightView
* 3048MB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM 1 DIMM
* 160GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
* LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
* Limited 1 year standard parts and labor warranty
* Graphics Shared 256MB ATI RADEON 3200 HD
I NEED TO UPGRADE VGA UP TO 1GB, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE OR NOT ??
THANKS FOR ADVISE :)
Link to the Service and maintenence manual. You might find that handy for reference. Unfortunately that is not possible unless the systemboard is changed.
The graphics solution is integrated on the systemboard.
AMD Universal Memory
Architecture (UMA) graphics
(ATI Radeon HD 3200) integrated
with shared video memory
(dynamically allocated)
AMD Universal Memory Architecture (UMA) graphics (ATI Radeon HD 3200) integrated with shared video memory (dynamically allocated)
Best regards,erico
DluKe
01-19-2011 05:10 PM (426 days ago)
:smileysad: ok erico thank for replies ;)
if i change all systemboard i dont think so.. hehe
by the way and any way TERIMA KASIH !!! (Thanks)
rodocuba
01-25-2011 08:14 PM (420 days ago)
Hello, my notebook is:
model: G60-535DX
serial: [text removed for privacy]
product: VM085UA#ABA
I want to upgrade the procesor, I have an Intel T3400 2.10ghz CPU.
I need to know a list of all compatible procesors. I updated the Bios from F.63 to F.65
is T9500 supported?
thanks:smileywink:
Bogs
01-28-2011 06:32 PM (417 days ago)
Hi Enrico, I'm trying to upgrade my DV4t-1548dx CPU from its factory installed T4300 to T9600. I have updated the bios to the latest version (F.65), verified with the manual that T9600 is a replacement, but the laptop just cycles on and off. If the T9600 is not compatible (I can only think of the FSB as the issue), what would the be the maximum upgrade can the laptop handle. Thanks, appreciate your reply.
SandyD
01-29-2011 11:10 AM (416 days ago)
rucaro
01-29-2011 11:52 AM (416 days ago)
Hi Erico,
i am planning to upgrade my laptop compaq presario V5202TU celeron 410 1.46Ghz (presario V5000) to T5200 as you suggest previously.
i also updated my bios to F.24(PhoenixBios), does this bios has support for T5200 or i need to go for any other bios,please suggest.
my system board id 30A8, or i has to use modded Bios.
thanks
Rucaro
erico
01-30-2011 03:13 AM (415 days ago)
Hi,
akluch wrote:
Dear Friends,
I have the following question: does HP has some sort of Upgrade Services like: I have laptop A, bought a year ago and still under warranty. I want to upgrade ("replace") it to laptop B that HP evaluate the current price of laptop and I just pay the difference. Would you be so kind to tell me if such service is available by HP?
Thank you.
I suggest that you contact HP and ask them yourself.
This is not the HP Sales and Marketing department. This is a peer to peer forum. Best regards,
erico
brandonhowes
02-01-2011 06:55 PM (413 days ago)
I have a CQ60-615DX Notebook.
What are my options for processor upgrades?
I have a single core and I'm looking to upgrade to a dual core, preferably.
thanks!
erico
02-02-2011 04:41 AM (412 days ago)
Hi,
brandonhowes wrote:
I have a CQ60-615DX Notebook.
What are my options for processor upgrades?
I have a single core and I'm looking to upgrade to a dual core, preferably.
thanks!
Unfortunately I do not have good news for you.
Yours does not appear to be upgradeable to a duo core. The only guaranteed compatible CPU (HP PartSurfer) is the Intel Celeron Mobile processor 900 - 2.2GHz (Penryn-3M, 800MHz front side bus, 1MB.
Best regards,
erico
JackJones
02-05-2011 09:27 AM (409 days ago)
Hi
I have HP Probook 4410s with 2G RAM.
RAM - DDR2 2048Mbytes PC2-6400 (400MHz)
CPU - Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T6570 T6400 @2.10GHz
I'd would like to know what is the maximum RAM capacity which i can upgrade.
Thanks for your reply.
Sandip90
02-05-2011 03:19 PM (409 days ago)
Hi!
I have recently got a HP dv6-3046eo laptop, which is powered by a AMD Phenom II N620 CPU 2,80 GHz and has the following specifications
* AMD RS880M chipset
* 6 GB DDR3 RAM
* 640 SATA HDD 5400 rpm
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Which comaptible CPU from AMD is the best that could be fit into my laptop? Is it possible to upgrade the CPU (preferably to quad core X4 Phenom P9...)? Will there be any benefit for performance if I decide to upgrade in this way?
The dual-core CPU is currently running at 2,80 GHz, but I see from spec sheets on internet that the quad-core CPUs are running at lower GHz, is that any good? I have also noticed that both dual-core and quad-core CPUs are using the same platform, namely the Danube platform. They use socket S1G4, and has same TDP, which is given as 35 W. So, I don't think there will be any cooling issues or need for other changes..?
Please give me some suggestions. I am thankful for any input/reply.
Sandip90
valtondulaney
02-08-2011 12:34 AM (406 days ago)
I Want to upgrade my processor and ram.
I know how to up grade my ram, What I need to know is what is the fastest processor I can put in this
lap top. please help I have looked every were and I have not found anything please help.
erico
02-08-2011 05:23 AM (406 days ago)
Hi,
valtondulaney wrote:
I Want to upgrade my processor and ram.
I know how to up grade my ram, What I need to know is what is the fastest processor I can put in this
lap top. please help I have looked every were and I have not found anything please help.
The specs state that the AMD Turion X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor is all there is. There is no upgrade potential at all.
Best regards,
erico
Sandip90
02-08-2011 10:15 AM (406 days ago)
Erico, what about my laptop configuration? Is it possible to get any better CPU?
NightGaunt
02-08-2011 08:59 PM (406 days ago)
Hi. I have a CQ35-244TX... i need information on upgrading the RAM and maybe processor.
What kind of Corsair and/or Kingston RAM that is compatible with my laptop (these brands are the most easier to get in my country) i would appreciate if specific model could be given. and also can i upgrade my ram with an ultra low latency ram or even a low latency ram?
on the processor, what the latest possible processor could my laptop support?
erico
02-09-2011 04:42 AM (405 days ago)
Hi,
The following Quads will workAMD Phenom II N970 Quad 2.20-GHz processor (2.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 35W, 3.6
gigatransfers/second) HP p/n 635496-001
AMD Phenom II N950 Quad 2.10-GHz processor (2.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 35W, 3.6gigatransfers/second)616346-001
AMD Phenom II N930 Quad 2.00-GHz processor (2.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 35W, 3.6gigatransfers/second)594169-001
Here is a link to the Service and Maintenence guide for your dv6 notebook. Best regards,
erico
erico
02-09-2011 05:32 AM (405 days ago)
HI,The following list of CPUs apply to your notebook: all of these are compatible ■ T9900 3.06-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz front side bus (FSB)
■ T9800 2.93-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ T9600 2.80-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ T9550 2.66-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ P8800 2.66-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ P8700 2.53-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ P8600 2.40-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ P7550 2.26-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ P7450 2.13-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ P7350 2.00-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ T6600 2.20-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ T6500 2.10-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
■ T6400 2.06-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache,
1066-MHz FSB
As far as upgrading RAM ...choose the guaranteed compatible modules from Corsair and/or Kingston. Go to their websites and use their configuration tools. Don't forget that only 64-bit operating systems can use memory configurations above 4GB. ;) here is a link to the Maintenence and Service guide for your notebook series.
Best regards,
erico
Bogs
02-09-2011 03:44 PM (405 days ago)
hi Erico, I have a dv4-1548dx VZ276UA#ABA Dual Core Intel Pentium Processor T4300
I would like to confirm with you if the P8600 is compatible for an upgrade. Thanks.
S-Spec number SLGFD
Family Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor number P8600
Frequency (GHz) 2.4
Bus speed (MHz) 1066
Clock multiplier 9
Package type 478-pin micro-FCPGA
Socket type Socket P
erico
02-10-2011 02:59 AM (404 days ago)
Hi,
Bogs wrote:
hi Erico, I have a dv4-1548dx VZ276UA#ABA Dual Core Intel Pentium Processor T4300
I would like to confirm with you if the P8600 is compatible for an upgrade. Thanks.
S-Spec number SLGFD
Family Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor number P8600
Frequency (GHz) 2.4
Bus speed (MHz) 1066
Clock multiplier 9
Package type 478-pin micro-FCPGA
Socket type Socket P
Your notebook is a model where there are no other CPUs listed than what you already have installed as compatible. That means the P8600 is unlikely to work.
Best regards,
erico
SG572
02-11-2011 07:08 AM (403 days ago)
Hi erico. Kindly gimme some input on upgrades (max possible) for my HP DV4000 laptop. Im talking about RAM,hard drive,the works. Here are the details:
s/n: CNE5190M39
p/n: EB920EA#ABB
At present,it has an Intel(m) processor 1.6Ghz, 798Mhz and 248MB RAM.
erico
02-12-2011 12:24 AM (402 days ago)
Hi,
SG572 wrote:
Hi erico. Kindly gimme some input on upgrades (max possible) for my HP DV4000 laptop. Im talking about RAM,hard drive,the works. Here are the details:
s/n: CNE5190M39
p/n: EB920EA#ABB
At present,it has an Intel(m) processor 1.6Ghz, 798Mhz and 248MB RAM.
CPU: Intel Pentium M 2.13-GHz
SDRAM 2GB Max. see
Crucial websiteHard disk: You have an oldie and it uses EIDE hard drives. you should be able to use a 320GB hard disk.
You will get the most performance increase by bumping the CPU to the one I recommended (from
the HP manual)
Best regards,
erico
masmfl
02-12-2011 08:12 AM (402 days ago)
Hi! I read your FAQ, which was excellent, but the system documentation for my model is a little fuzzy. I want to upgrade my 3gb RAM. Here are my specs:
AMD Athlon II Dual Core Processor for Notebook PC P340 (2.2ghz 1mb L2 cache)
3072mb DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
320 gb hard drive
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 shared graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Viewing the system specs shows I have the following memory installed:
2gb SODIMM other 1066mhz A-Data Technology
1gb SODIMM other 1066mhz Micron Technology
I found some RAM from Newegg.com that appears to match one of the memory modules already installed:
A-DATA 2GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1066B2G7-R and
A-DATA 2GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1333B2G9-R Do you think this would be a good choice for my notebook, since it will match the current 2gb installed? Which one of these would work?
Also, if you don't mind answering a few questions? Why do the AMD/ATI models usually come with 3gb instead of 4gb? It seems odd to have two different types of memory as on my notebook, so why do they do this? And the documentation seems to suggest that this model will only accept 2gb memory modules, which limits the RAM to 4gb maximum. Can you clarify this? I think 4gb would be fine but I would like to know what the options/limitations are.
Thank you!
rucaro
02-13-2011 03:44 AM (401 days ago)
Hi Erico,
i Tried (upgrade with t5200 processor) F 24 bios but screen is totally blank,system powerup but no screen output.. does this seem to do with new processor T5200. does it need new bios if yes can you help me find out which one to upgrade with.is there any boot up flashup bios avaiable in HP-compaq laptops.
thanks.
Rucaro
p.s.
someone posted on net how to recover bios is this valid for HP-compaq Laptops.
Re: CQ45- Insyde BIOS RECOVERY using a USB THUMBDRIVE
Quote:
Originally Posted by 0.0 View Post
The following is a discription of how I managed to
recover the BIOS on a CQ45-107TX
running the InsydeH2O EFI BIOS
using a USB thumb drive.
IMPORTANT !!!
Obtained the correct BIOS file, HP seem to provide many different BIOS's.
For instance the BIOS for CQ45-107AU is not the same as CQ45-107TX.
For the CQ45-107TX I used the Insyde BIOS version F.04 file 30F7F04.FD then
* Renamed the file 30F7F04.FD to 30F7.BIN and placed it on a USB thumb drive.
Disconnected the AC adapter from the notebook.
Removed the battery from the notebook.
Inserted the USB thumb drive into one of the USB ports on the notebook.
Didn't seem to matter which one.
Held down the 'Windows' Key and the 'B' key.
Connected the AC adapter.
Pressed the 'Power' button on the notebook.
When the LEDs came on, let go of power button and the two keys held down earlier.
On the CQ45-107TX the touch pad LED came on as amber (disabled) instead of the normal white (enabled).
After about 10 seconds the notebook started reading the USB thumb drive.
While searching for the file the notebook beeped once a second.
The number of beeps varied, depending on how big the thumb drive was and
the number of files on the thumb drive, from just one beep to many.
If the file was not found, the notebook would reset itself and try again.
If the file was found then it took about 12 seconds for the notebook to load it.
No beeping sounds heard during the loading time.
When loaded the notebook started flashing, indicated by beeps every 2 seconds.
This took about 32 seconds.
About 5 seconds after the beeping had stopped the notebook shutdown.
BIOS worked normally thereafter.
Some notes:
The BIOS files appear to be in this format
Code:
????F??.FD
| || ||_|_____ EFI BIOS file
| ||_|________ Version number
|__|___________ Model specific
Therefore I would guess if you had a CQ45-115AU and your BIOS flash file was 30FBF21.FD then you would probably rename it to 30FB.BIN for use with the USB thumb drive. But I don't know for sure.
Thumb drive formats.
A 128M thumb drive formatted with FAT16 worked okay.
A 16GB thumb drive formatted with FAT32 worked okay.
No beeping sound
It is possible that you will not hear any beeping at all in which case you should still observe the USB drive LED blinking on and off while loading the BIOS file then, if successful, the computer will shut itself down within 1 minute.
the HP Auto Update borked my BIOS so I turned to your post as I know that the cq45 and hp dv4 share the same exact specs (almost)... downloaded the correct and updated bios from the dv4 driver download site and followed these directions to a T! My PC is alive again! You're a genius! Thanks to everyone who contributed finding this out... I'm keeping my USB and call it my Crisis USB! Woohoo!
A quick note, I used the 24U .FD file (for Integrated Graphics) if you have Discrete Graphics please use the 24D .FD file
seasideclub
02-13-2011 10:57 AM (401 days ago)
I have a HP/Compaq cq56-110us. My manual says the max memory is 2gb. But all memory companies says anything from 4gb to 8gb max. Anybody know what's up? Thanks.
erico
02-18-2011 04:43 AM (396 days ago)
Hi,
masmfl wrote:
Hi! I read your FAQ, which was excellent, but the system documentation for my model is a little fuzzy. I want to upgrade my 3gb RAM. Here are my specs:
AMD Athlon II Dual Core Processor for Notebook PC P340 (2.2ghz 1mb L2 cache)
3072mb DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
320 gb hard drive
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 shared graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Viewing the system specs shows I have the following memory installed:
2gb SODIMM other 1066mhz A-Data Technology
1gb SODIMM other 1066mhz Micron Technology
I found some RAM from Newegg.com that appears to match one of the memory modules already installed:
A-DATA 2GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1066B2G7-R
and
A-DATA 2GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1333B2G9-R
Do you think this would be a good choice for my notebook, since it will match the current 2gb installed? Which one of these would work?
Also, if you don't mind answering a few questions? Why do the AMD/ATI models usually come with 3gb instead of 4gb? It seems odd to have two different types of memory as on my notebook, so why do they do this? And the documentation seems to suggest that this model will only accept 2gb memory modules, which limits the RAM to 4gb maximum. Can you clarify this? I think 4gb would be fine but I would like to know what the options/limitations are.
Thank you!
Thanks!
Look at the installed 2GB module and get the part number to see if it matches. That way you will certain it is the correct part. Use modules that have the same bus speed. If that is not done then all modules will default to the lowest bus speed amongst the modules.
Limitation of 4GB if using a Windows 32-bit OS definitely makes sense as a Windows 32-bit OS can only use @3.25 GB of installed RAM anyway.
Only a 64-bit OS will see and be able to use more than 3.25GB of RAM. That is by Windows OS design.
Best regards,
erico
erico
02-18-2011 04:49 AM (396 days ago)
Hi,
seasideclub wrote:
I have a HP/Compaq cq56-110us. My manual says the max memory is 2gb. But all memory companies says anything from 4gb to 8gb max. Anybody know what's up? Thanks.
As long as the memory manufacturers are guaranteeing compatibility there is no issue at all. That means if it doesn't work you can return the modules. That sounds like a win-win situation to me. My own preference is to buy memory modules with a lifetime warrantee.
4-8GB will work, but be advised that only a 64-bit OS will see and be able to use >3.25GB of RAM. That is a Windows Operating system limitation by design.
Best regards,
erico
EddieN120
02-19-2011 12:47 PM (395 days ago)
First of all, I want to say that erico is The Man. It's amazing to me that a person like him who is volunteering his time and his knowledge is much more useful than the people who are supposed to be working for HP! He gives answers that are more detailed and more accurate than a lot of the support staff! It's incredible. Kudos to you, sir!
I have a HP Pavilion dv6910us notebook. I want to upgrade the hard disk to a bigger one, if it all possible. Here are the relevant specs (according to HP System Information):
Product Name: HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebook PC
Product #: FE653UA#ABA
HDD Size: 186.31 GBC: 174 GB total, 7 GB free
D: 12 GB total, 1 GB free
HDD Model: ST9200827AS ATA Device Googling the HDD model reveals that it is a Seagate Momentus 5400.4 ST9200827AS 200 GB HDD which runs at 5400 rpm, and is 0.37" x 2.75" x 3.94" (HWD) -- detailed specs are from this link.
I would love to upgrade my hard disk to at least a 500 GB model, but 640 GB would be at the sweet spot, since after formatting and using something like Acronis to clone my Windows Vista Home Premium install onto it, I'd probably have around 400 GB free. A full terabyte would be pushing it, I think (considering the best bang for the buck). What HDDs could I use to replace my current model?
Thanks in advance!
erico
02-20-2011 01:56 AM (394 days ago)
Hi,
EddieN120 wrote:
First of all, I want to say that erico is The Man. It's amazing to me that a person like him who is volunteering his time and his knowledge is much more useful than the people who are supposed to be working for HP! He gives answers that are more detailed and more accurate than a lot of the support staff! It's incredible. Kudos to you, sir!
I have a HP Pavilion dv6910us notebook. I want to upgrade the hard disk to a bigger one, if it all possible. Here are the relevant specs (according to HP System Information):
Product Name: HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebook PC
Product #: FE653UA#ABA
HDD Size: 186.31 GB
C: 174 GB total, 7 GB free
D: 12 GB total, 1 GB free
HDD Model: ST9200827AS ATA Device
Googling the HDD model reveals that it is a Seagate Momentus 5400.4 ST9200827AS 200 GB HDD which runs at 5400 rpm, and is 0.37" x 2.75" x 3.94" (HWD) -- detailed specs are from this link.
I would love to upgrade my hard disk to at least a 500 GB model, but 640 GB would be at the sweet spot, since after formatting and using something like Acronis to clone my Windows Vista Home Premium install onto it, I'd probably have around 400 GB free. A full terabyte would be pushing it, I think (considering the best bang for the buck). What HDDs could I use to replace my current model?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the compliment!
Upgrading your hard disk to 500GB is not a problem.
I have used the WD5000BEVT Western Digital Scorpio Blue model 500 GB without any issues.
You should be able to use any of the larger 2.5" SATA 300 hard drives if you disable the native SATA mode in the bios.That should enable recognition of the drive by the BIOS. I recommend updating your notebook's BIOS to the current version.
One thing that could be an issue is that some of the 1TB drives are 12mm in height vice the standard 8.5mm.
Best regards,
erico
EddieN120
02-20-2011 02:59 AM (394 days ago)
As it turns out, my favorite webstore doesn't have the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500 GB drive in stock, so I am going to go for the next highest model, the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WDBABC6400ANC-NRSN 640GB drive instead (details here, here and here).
Apparently, these higher-capacity WD drives require more than just merely formating the drive -- you need to use a program to "align" the partitions due to the Advanced Format Technology newer drives use. The program is free from WD's Website and it can clone the old drive to the new one too. Once I have the drive in my hands, I shall try it out and report my results here.
Thank you, erico!
erico
02-20-2011 03:13 AM (394 days ago)
EddieN120 wrote:
As it turns out, my favorite webstore doesn't have the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500 GB drive in stock, so I am going to go for the next highest model, the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WDBABC6400ANC-NRSN 640GB drive instead (details here, here and here).
Apparently, these higher-capacity WD drives require more than just merely formating the drive -- you need to use a program to "align" the partitions due to the Advanced Format Technology newer drives use. The program is free from WD's Website and it can clone the old drive to the new one too. Once I have the drive in my hands, I shall try it out and report my results here.
Thank you, erico!
You are quite welcome!
Best regards,
erico
SG572
02-20-2011 12:17 PM (394 days ago)
Hi erico..thanx for ur input the other day. However i still need some more help for my HP dv4000. Plzz advise...
1. For the processor upgrade, can i put INTEL MOBILE PENTIUM 770 2.13GHz/2MB/533MHz SL7SL? I currently have a Intel(m)1.6Ghz processor.
2. U said i cud put a max of 2GB SDRAM. Im getting indications that the laptop can only handle 1GB (through these online scanners similar to CRUCIAL website..but not CRUCIAL itself). So what gives?
3. Can i get a graphics card to go along with my HP dv4000?
4. The current hard drive is as follows:
ST94019A
40GB
4200 RPM
Ultra ATA/100 interface
You recommended a 320GB upgrade. Will the following do??
ST90250N1A1AS-RK
250 GB
5400 RPM
SATA 3GB/s interface
Thanx 4 all ur help my friend...ur a lifesaver!
erico
02-21-2011 06:47 AM (393 days ago)
HI,
SG572 wrote:
Hi erico..thanx for ur input the other day. However i still need some more help for my HP dv4000. Plzz advise...
1. For the processor upgrade, can i put INTEL MOBILE PENTIUM 770 2.13GHz/2MB/533MHz SL7SL? NO, the FSB is too fast. I currently have a Intel(m)1.6Ghz processor. The following processor is compatible:Intel Pentium M 770 processor - 2.13GHz (Dothan, 400MHz front side bus, 90nm, 2MB Level-2 cache, FC-PGA2, 478-pin)
2. U said i cud put a max of 2GB SDRAM. Im getting indications that the laptop can only handle 1GB (through these online scanners similar to CRUCIAL website..but not CRUCIAL itself). So what gives? Here is a link to Crucial.
3. Can i get a graphics card to go along with my HP dv4000? Sorry, that is a nogo unless you are willing to go with an external. Take a read of the Notebook (Laptop) Upgrade FAQ. I updated it recently.
4. The current hard drive is as follows:
ST94019A
40GB
4200 RPM
Ultra ATA/100 interface
You recommended a 320GB upgrade. Will the following do?? Yes
ST90250N1A1AS-RK
250 GB
5400 RPM
SATA 3GB/s interface
Thanx 4 all ur help my friend...ur a lifesaver!
Best regards,
erico
RatedStar
03-01-2011 11:28 AM (385 days ago)
Hello erico and congratulations with this successful thread, it's very helpful and informative.
If it won't give you a drag, I'd like to ask you a question.
What's the limit for my Laptop upgrade? (CPU, RAMs, HDD, GPU)
I've got the guide link, I've also seen that my laptop supports Intel Core i7 840QM Processor, but I'm still not sure about longibity, cooling, voltage etc.
At the moment it's a
Pavilion DV6 3130sa
Intel Core i5 460M
4GB DDR3 RAM (Brand "Micron")
500GB SATA 7,200 RPM
ATI Radeon HD 5470 - 512 MB Dedicated Video Memory
I've just listed main things that I would want to upgrade in first place.
Also, I'm not sure if there are any better HDDs but if there exists something with less RPM due to heat issues that might come from CPU upgrade, so a cooler HDD will compensate for CPU heat. (Better HDDs heatwise/speedwise/capacitywise, unless an SSD or RAID "0", never done that much research on those)
Nevermind the money, let's become dreamers for a second and imagine that I just won a lottery and have loads of spare cash, don't want to buy a new laptop because I'm in love with my current one ^^
Best regards,
Andrew
erico
03-02-2011 02:57 AM (384 days ago)
Hi,
RatedStar wrote:
Hello erico and congratulations with this successful thread, it's very helpful and informative.
If it won't give you a drag, I'd like to ask you a question.
What's the limit for my Laptop upgrade? (CPU, RAMs, HDD, GPU)
I've got the guide link, I've also seen that my laptop supports Intel Core i7 840QM Processor, but I'm still not sure about longibity, cooling, voltage etc.
At the moment it's a
Pavilion DV6 3130sa
Intel Core i5 460M
4GB DDR3 RAM (Brand "Micron")
500GB SATA 7,200 RPM
ATI Radeon HD 5470 - 512 MB Dedicated Video Memory
I've just listed main things that I would want to upgrade in first place.
Also, I'm not sure if there are any better HDDs but if there exists something with less RPM due to heat issues that might come from CPU upgrade, so a cooler HDD will compensate for CPU heat. (Better HDDs heatwise/speedwise/capacitywise, unless an SSD or RAID "0", never done that much research on those)
Nevermind the money, let's become dreamers for a second and imagine that I just won a lottery and have loads of spare cash, don't want to buy a new laptop because I'm in love with my current one ^^
Best regards,
Andrew
Thanks. I enjoy helping people get the most out of their notebooks and laptops.
HDD:
I would start with an OCZ Vertex 2 Pro series SSD drive. 400GB would be a great size. The performance increase you will get from a high end SSD will have you believing that you CPU is twice as fast as Windows reports that it is. Your notebook will be almost silent and it will run considerably cooler.
RAM:You should upgrade to 8GB since your OS is 64-bit. You will need 204-Pin DDR3 SODIMM PC3-10600 (1333Mhz) modules and they need to be guaranteed compatible modules from a major memory maker. You will need two 4GB soDimm modules. Go to www.Crucial.com and use the Crucial system scanner tool to find their recommendations for upgrades.
Graphics:I would upgrade to the ATI Capilano Pro (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 6550) graphics with 1024-MB of dedicatedvideo memory (64MB x 16 DDR3 @ 800 MHz x 8 pcs) and 128-MB of sideport video memory. This module is shown as an option in the dv6 Service Guide so it is supported by the BIOS. If money were no object then I would replace the notebook with #1 HP Envy 17 3D Edition#2 Dell Aleinware M17X
#3 Qosmio X500-Q900S
#4 Rock Xtreme 780 X9100
#5 Sager NP9262
Best regards,
erico
RatedStar
03-02-2011 10:40 AM (384 days ago)
Thanks
There are a few issues
I'm afraid that if I remove my current GPU, I won't be able to replace it with another one or even place the same back again.
Am I right or wrong? Because most laptops have something like "sealed" GPUs, once you remove it, you won't put anything back again.
Also, on Intel's website they say that my CPU supports the following memory speed
Memory Types DDR3 800/1066
and doesn't support 1333 Mhz
Or maybe you were talking about i7 Processor, if you were, then I'd like to know more, if it's worth upgrading and will there
be any risks?
Thanks in advance.
Andrew
erico
03-04-2011 06:07 AM (382 days ago)
RatedStar wrote:
Thanks
There are a few issues
I'm afraid that if I remove my current GPU, I won't be able to replace it with another one or even place the same back again.
Am I right or wrong? Because most laptops have something like "sealed" GPUs, once you remove it, you won't put anything back again.
Also, on Intel's website they say that my CPU supports the following memory speed
Memory Types DDR3 800/1066
and doesn't support 1333 Mhz
Or maybe you were talking about i7 Processor, if you were, then I'd like to know more, if it's worth upgrading and will there
be any risks?
Thanks in advance.
Andrew
I answered the RAM question in the previous post.Your notebook has a discrete (switchable) graphics module, not an integrated GPU. I suspect it would not be a bad idea for you to read the FAQ that is on the very first post in this thread. It is PDF document so you will need Adobe Reader to view it. Save it and read it at your leisure. There isn't any real advantage to upgrading to an i7 Processor in your notebook.
Risks? Of course there are risks. ;) You risk owning an expensive paperweight that you used to call your notebook or laptop. You assume all of the risk.I don't accept any of the risk of damage to your notebook if you choose to modify it and neither does HP.
If you are considering upgrading your notebook's CPU yourself, then you have to have confidence in yourself and your technical abilities. If that is not the case you will be the proud owner of an expensive paperweight.
Best regards,
erico
Horia
03-05-2011 07:42 AM (381 days ago)
Hi Erico,
On this old topic, do the the core duo T2350, 2450, or the Pentium dual T2130 also work if I can't get the core 2 duo T5300?
Much appreciated, thanks
erico
03-05-2011 08:25 AM (381 days ago)
HI,
Horia wrote:
Hi Erico,
On this old topic, do the the core duo T2350, 2450, or the Pentium dual T2130 also work if I can't get the core 2 duo T5300?
Much appreciated, thanks
I really can't advise on this when you have given me no notebook identification information to begin with.
Best regards,
erico
Horia
03-05-2011 09:32 AM (381 days ago)
Hi, Erico,
Following those directions you gave Venkat 2 yr back I got nowhere, since I have a Presario V5209, sn: CND 6274XTN, pn:EZ427UA., and the only listed processor is the Celeron M410, 1,46 MHz, 533FSB, that I already have.
Bios F24, Motherboard HP 30A8 - 56.48, Chipset i943/940GML rev.03, Southbridge 82801GHM(ICH7-MU) rev.A1.
To another HP Presario user you were suggesting T5300, T5200, T1350, but what about T2350, T2450, T2130 ?. Anyway for other laptops I saw you gave a whole list of possible processors, Please help. I'm in Europe, Romania to be more precise, and here, since I got this laptop in the US and is not sold there they wouldn't touch it even when it was in waranty , so I still never solved a sound card issue.
Your help will be appreciated,
Horia
erico
03-05-2011 10:01 AM (381 days ago)
HI,
Horia wrote:
Hi, Erico,
Following those directions you gave Venkat 2 yr back I got nowhere, since I have a Presario V5209, sn: CND 6274XTN, pn:EZ427UA., and the only listed processor is the Celeron M410, 1,46 MHz, 533FSB, that I already have.
Bios F24, Motherboard HP 30A8 - 56.48, Chipset i943/940GML rev.03, Southbridge 82801GHM(ICH7-MU) rev.A1.
To another HP Presario user you were suggesting T5300, T5200, T1350, but what about T2350, T2450, T2130 ?. Anyway for other laptops I saw you gave a whole list of possible processors, Please help. I'm in Europe, Romania to be more precise, and here, since I got this laptop in the US and is not sold there they wouldn't touch it even when it was in waranty , so I still never solved a sound card issue.
Your help will be appreciated,
Horia
Unfortunately your notebook has the installed processor listed as the only processor for that notebook. I have been unable to locate a Service and Maintenence guid for the notebook which would list other options.
Sorry to bear bad news.
Here is the
link to the support page.
Best regards,
erico
Horia
03-07-2011 02:14 PM (379 days ago)
Hi Erico,
Thanks for the quick reply, but I am intrigued. I mentioned reading your post to another Presario user, indicating venkat, but it was actually rucaro, whose correspondence with you I attach below. Comparing the CPUZ info for motherboard and CPU, they are absolutely identical with mines, so should I run with those options? Do you have any idea how his upgrade went? Anyway it does not make any sense not to be able to put at least a faster Celeron M (440)? The AIDA 32 info on the motherboard FSB, gives me the info it supports 64 bit, and , real clock 244 MHz and a bandwidth of 1955 MB/s. So chear me up, give me some hope that it might work, as I canţt afford another laptop now. Wishing for a T5300, but would it be safer to go with a T2350, or T1350, or M440? your input is critical for my decision.
Thanks.
rucaro wrote:
Hi, Can you provide usefull information regarding my CPU upgrade.which are the available options. My laptop details. Product Presario V5000, P/n: EX097PA#ACJ, V5202TU, celeron 410, ddr 2 -667 one GB. These are the results from CPU-Z
Motherboard
Model - 30A8 56.48
chipset - intel i943/940GML rev. 03
Southbridge - intel 82801GMH(ICH7-M/U)
Bios brand HP, Version F.24
erico wrote:
I recommend that you purchase the upgrade processor online as cheap as you can. The T5200, T5300 and T1350 should work with your laptop for upgrades. They are reported to work with other makers laptop with the same chipset that yours has. These processors have the same FSB as your Celeron M. Anything with a higher designation number is reported to not work.
regards, erico
Message Edited by erico on 10-31-2009 10:46 AM
JackJones
03-08-2011 05:53 AM (378 days ago)
Hi
I have HP Probook 4410s. Current memory information is as follow.
CPU - Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T6570 T6400 @2.10GHz
Module Size -2048 Mbytes
Maximum Bandwidth - PC2-6400 (400MHz)
Manufacturer - Micron Technology
Part Number - 16HTF25664HY-800G1
CL 6 Clocks
Voltage - 1.8v
I want to upgrade to 4GB cos my laptop is running so slow lately. But i couldn't find another RAM exactly as the current one. Can anyone guide me other compactible RAM with my laptop?
Thanks for your reply.
erico
03-12-2011 01:01 AM (374 days ago)
PRoagie
03-14-2011 04:02 PM (372 days ago)
I have a question, I have a pavilion dv9410us, s/n cnf7221j5w, p/n ga355ua. The video card is bad, and it is integrated, therefore I need to replace the motherboard. But, I would like to upgrade to a better motherboard which has a better processor and can be upgraded to at least 4gb of ram. So my question is, is there a motherboard that I can upgrade to, or do I have to go with the stock motherboard?
Domomomo
03-14-2011 05:38 PM (372 days ago)
Hi Erico
i have a question if my laptop can upgrade the cpu. Its a HP dv7-2044ca
core2duo t6400 2.0ghz
4gb ram
ati 4650
320gb hd
i was wondering is it possible to upgrade my cpu to a t9xxx or what are my options?
Thank you
Randy
erico
03-15-2011 02:25 AM (371 days ago)
HI,
Domomomo wrote:
Hi Erico
i have a question if my laptop can upgrade the cpu. Its a HP dv7-2044ca
core2duo t6400 2.0ghz will accept Intel Core2 Duo T9800 2.93-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T9550 2.66-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB
4gb ram can be upgraded to 8GB (64-bit OS)
ati 4650
320gb hd can be upgraded to 1TB SATA 9.5mm, 2.5" notebook hard drive Yours may not have the second drive caddy, but it capable of dual drive config with addition of second caddy.
i was wondering is it possible to upgrade my cpu to a t9xxx or what are my options?
Thank you
Randy
There are more even optional CPUs. Yours is a very upgradeable notebook. You chose wisely.
The dv7 series
Service and Maintenence guide is here.
Best regards,
erico
erico
03-15-2011 02:50 AM (371 days ago)
HI,
PRoagie wrote:
I have a question, I have a pavilion dv9410us, s/n cnf7221j5w, p/n ga355ua. The video card is bad, and it is integrated, therefore I need to replace the motherboard. But, I would like to upgrade to a better motherboard which has a better processor and can be upgraded to at least 4gb of ram. So my question is, is there a motherboard that I can upgrade to, or do I have to go with the stock motherboard?
What you will run into considering the age of the laptop is incompatibility to Windows 7. The only drivers available are for Vista. My recommendation is to purchase a newer notebook.
Did you know that your notebook is part of the affected models and is covered in the NVIDIA settlement? I suggest you quickly see if they will still replace your notebook. Yesterday was the deadline. Best regards,
erico
chetsb123
03-17-2011 12:56 AM (369 days ago)
Hello,
What is Max Supported RAM (DDR2) configuration for HP pallivion DV6000 LAPTOP?
Which RAM is avaliable in the market and the price for it?
Also let me know the MAX HZ supported for the this Series.
Regards,
Chetan
erico
03-17-2011 01:54 AM (369 days ago)
HI,
chetsb123 wrote:
Hello,
What is Max Supported RAM (DDR2) configuration for HP pallivion DV6000 LAPTOP?
Which RAM is avaliable in the market and the price for it?
Also let me know the MAX HZ supported for the this Series.
Regards,
Chetan
More info needed.
Look at the base of the notebook at the barcoded sticker and post everything you see there except the serial number.
Also post the operating system that is installed.
Best regards,
erico
Seph88
03-18-2011 09:18 AM (368 days ago)
Quick question that might have been self-explanatory by your guide. Will swapping out the HDD in an HP Laptop (specifically looking at the Envy 17) void the warranty?
I'm ready to pull the trigger on my order but I really want to swap out the 5400rpm drive for a 7200 after I get it.
xky03
03-26-2011 04:16 AM (360 days ago)
Hi,
I have a dv4-2049wm and here are some of my specs:
AMD Turion II Ultra M620 on a Compal 3642 (Socket S1G3)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series
...and I want to upgrade my processor and graphics card. I want my laptop to play a lot of recent games well Any good advice on which I could upgrade to powerful but affordable hardware?
Thanks!!
Dejan1982
03-26-2011 11:21 AM (360 days ago)
I have to ask:can i change video card and processor on my cq61-415sm?
Homerepairman
03-26-2011 04:15 PM (360 days ago)
I have a DV7-1020us and want to upgrade to the T9900 CPU.
The specs only go up to the T9600 as CPU that HP used.
Iam guessing that the T9900 wasnt introduced till after this machine was manufactured.
I know my chipsets support it, (PM45), it is the Bios Iam more concerned about having the necessary CPUID for that processor.
Also might mention that HP recently released a new Bios for machines using the F.2C Bios. The new version is F.2D and I have already flashed it to the machine with no problems. I wonder if the CPUID's were added for the T9700 thru T9900. Or is it going to matter.
Any help appreciated.
Avaxano
03-28-2011 06:44 AM (358 days ago)
Hi,
I have a Pavilion Dv4-1301tx
how can i go about upgrading the processor and graphic card?
Thanks for your help.
erico
03-28-2011 07:28 AM (358 days ago)
Seph88 wrote:
Quick question that might have been self-explanatory by your guide. Will swapping out the HDD in an HP Laptop (specifically looking at the Envy 17) void the warranty?
I'm ready to pull the trigger on my order but I really want to swap out the 5400rpm drive for a 7200 after I get it.
No. It won't void the warranty.
Best regards,
erico
erico
03-28-2011 07:44 AM (358 days ago)
Hi,
Download and
CPU-z . Go to the mainboard tab and post the chipset Northbridge (Intel PM45 or GM45) and designation of the systemboard here. Once that is done then I can give you some upgrade advice.
Best regards,
erico
erico
03-28-2011 07:45 AM (358 days ago)
Avaxano wrote:
Hi,
I have a Pavilion Dv4-1301tx
how can i go about upgrading the processor and graphic card?
Thanks for your help.
How about going to the mainboard tab and posting that screenshot here. That is the one with the info that I need.
Best regards,
erico
erico
03-28-2011 07:48 AM (358 days ago)
Hi,
xky03 wrote:
Hi,
I have a dv4-2049wm and here are some of my specs:
AMD Turion II Ultra M620 on a Compal 3642 (Socket S1G3)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series
...and I want to upgrade my processor and graphics card. I want my laptop to play a lot of recent games well Any good advice on which I could upgrade to powerful but affordable hardware?
Thanks!!
Download and run
CPU-z. Go to the mainboard tab and post a screenshot here.
Thanks,
Best regards,
erico
Avaxano
03-28-2011 09:40 AM (358 days ago)
Here is the screenshot from the mainboard tab.
Thanks for helping.
PovlMaronde
03-28-2011 04:49 PM (358 days ago)
I've had my Compaq Presario CQ50-105EO for quite a while now.
I want to upgrade it with new RAM, an SSD and a dual core CPU.
Now my my laptop's mainboard is a Wistron 360A 8.60 with nVidia GeForce 8200M chipset.
I know that my CPU is a Sempron SI-40 Socket S1 (638).
Now the CPU I want to upgrade to is a AMD Turion 64 X2 Socket S1 (S1G1)
I don't know if it is supported.
But then I take a look at which CPU's are supported.
For instance, the AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core RM-70 is supported, which is also a Socket S1 BUT it's a S1G2.
So please, unlock this mystery for me.
Would I be able to upgrade it to an AMD Turion 64 X2 Socket S1 (S1G1)?
mr3bk
03-29-2011 03:41 AM (357 days ago)
Hi,
I have a
HP Pavilion dv6-1235ee
i want to upgrading the processor .
my mainboard is
Thanks for your help.
erico
03-29-2011 05:13 AM (357 days ago)
Avaxano wrote:
Hi,
I have a Pavilion Dv4-1301tx
how can i go about upgrading the processor and graphic card?
Thanks for your help.
Your graohics solution is an onboard one. It is currently not upgradeable. The graphics can be externally upgraded. Read the Notebook Upgrade FAQ rof more information. .
I will get back to you with more information on the CPU upgrade information.
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
03-29-2011 09:05 AM (357 days ago)
Erico, how about my situation?
erico
03-29-2011 09:54 AM (357 days ago)
HI,
PovlMaronde wrote:
I've had my Compaq Presario CQ50-105EO for quite a while now.
I want to upgrade it with new RAM, an SSD and a dual core CPU.
Now my my laptop's mainboard is a Wistron 360A 8.60 with nVidia GeForce 8200M chipset.
I know that my CPU is a Sempron SI-40 Socket S1 (638).
Now the CPU I want to upgrade to is a AMD Turion 64 X2 Socket S1 (S1G1)
I don't know if it is supported.
But then I take a look at which CPU's are supported.
For instance, the AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core RM-70 is supported, which is also a Socket S1 BUT it's a S1G2.
So please, unlock this mystery for me.
Would I be able to upgrade it to an AMD Turion 64 X2 Socket S1 (S1G1)? yes
The following are all compatible processors: They are actually all socket S1. That can be verified at the AMD website.
Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.20-GHz
processor (35W, 2-MB L2 cache)
Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-80 2.10-GHz processor
(35W, 2-MB L2 cache)
Turion Dual-Core RM-70 2.00-GHz processor
(35W, 1-MB L2 cache)
Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core QL-60 1.90-GHz processor
(35W, 1-MB L2 cache)
SSD will probably only be an option only if you clone an OS to an SSD. The BIOS does not have the option to disable native SATA. That is what makes upgrading to SSD a bit tricky.
Memory: That you can find yourself. only use guaranteed , compatible ram from a memory maker such as Kingston, Crucial. Don't limit youself to those two manufacturers but don't bother with no-name memory.
Best regards,
erico
Avaxano
03-29-2011 10:01 AM (357 days ago)
hi erico,
thx for the information regarding the graphic card.
take your time to check regarding the cpu upgrade information.
appreciate your help =)
PovlMaronde
03-29-2011 12:23 PM (357 days ago)
Actually, erico, you didn't quite answer my question.
The Turion 64 X2 is almost identical to the ones listed. It's a Socket S1, only difference between that and the RM-70 is the S1G1 and S1G2.
So, could it possibly fit?
But could I perhaps buy one of the compatible CPU's through you or AMD?
erico
03-29-2011 12:42 PM (357 days ago)
Hi,
PovlMaronde wrote:
Actually, erico, you didn't quite answer my question.
The Turion 64 X2 is almost identical to the ones listed. It's a Socket S1, only difference between that and the RM-70 is the S1G1 and S1G2.
So, could it possibly fit?
But could I perhaps buy one of the compatible CPU's through you or AMD?
The AMD Turion 64 X2 doesn't tell me much without a model number. It is generic without more info. I did list a Turion 64 X2 that is listed as compatible by HP.
Read the post agaim. I updated it a few minutes ago. There are also S1G3 and S1G4 sockets and processors.
S1(G2) processors will fit in your system board socket 1.
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
03-29-2011 01:04 PM (357 days ago)
It's one of these CPU's I refer to:
AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 1.6GHz CPU TMDTL50HAX4CT
AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile TL-60 2x2GHZ TMDTL60HAX5DC
Would either of them be compatible?
erico
03-29-2011 01:14 PM (357 days ago)
PovlMaronde wrote:
It's one of these CPU's I refer to:
AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 1.6GHz CPU TMDTL50HAX4CT
AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile TL-60 2x2GHZ TMDTL60HAX5DC
Would either of them be compatible?
Neither of the two are compatible.
Only the CPU's that I listed are guaranteed compatible and listed by HP as optional CPUs for your notebook's system board.
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
03-29-2011 01:21 PM (357 days ago)
Aaw, too bad then... I could've got a sweet deal on the 2 Ghz. model.
Anyway, would this one be compatible:
AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70/RM-74 be compatible? :)
Aeafadsmik
03-29-2011 03:07 PM (357 days ago)
I have a DV6520eo with intel T5250 1.5GHz and looking for upgrade. The T7300 would work, if i am right? What about T7500, T7700 or T7800? power consumption is same, so is the socket, but would they work? Thanks for answers :)
mr3bk
03-30-2011 12:04 AM (356 days ago)
Please erico Answer me :smileytongue:
erico
03-30-2011 01:38 AM (356 days ago)
mr3bk wrote:
Hi,
I have a
HP Pavilion dv6-1235ee
i want to upgrading the processor .
my mainboard is
Thanks for your help.
The following processors are supported by the BIOS and are offered as optional CPUs in CTO models. You are fortunate. Very few other series have so many compatible CPUs'
Intel® Core™2 Duo T9900 3.06-GHz with 6-MBL2 cache and 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB)
Intel® Core™2 Duo T9800 2.93-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB) Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T9550 2.66-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T9400 2.53-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T6600 2.20-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T6500 2.10-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T6400 2.00-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo T5800 2.00-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 2.10-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core T4200 2.00-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 2.16-GHz with 1- MB L2 cache and 667-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo P8800 2.66-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Intel Core2 Duo P8700 2.53-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Intel Core Duo P8600 2.40-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB
Happy upgrading,
erico
erico
03-30-2011 07:41 AM (356 days ago)
PovlMaronde wrote:
Aaw, too bad then... I could've got a sweet deal on the 2 Ghz. model.
Anyway, would this one be compatible:
AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70/RM-74 be compatible? :)
The
Turion Dual-Core RM-70 2.00-GHz processor (35W, 1-MB L2 cache) is compatible.
The
AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core RM-74 is not compatible with your notebook. It has no BIOS support.
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
03-30-2011 08:02 AM (356 days ago)
The guy I'm supposed to pick the CPU up from says it's a RM-70/RM-74...
What does that mean? Is it a RM-70 or a RM-74? Is it a "mix" of both? :S
erico
03-30-2011 08:33 AM (356 days ago)
HI,
PovlMaronde wrote:
The guy I'm supposed to pick the CPU up from says it's a RM-70/RM-74...
What does that mean? Is it a RM-70 or a RM-74? Is it a "mix" of both? :S
It is one or the other, there is no both. They are both 2.2 GHZ processors but they are not the same.
Be sure and check the numbers on the processor before you pay. The RM-74 won't work in your notebook. The numbers you should see on the package(if new) and on the processor are in the image below .
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
03-30-2011 09:14 AM (356 days ago)
Thank you! He will send a detailed picture later or tomorrow :) I hope it's the RM-70! :)
spooky_t
03-30-2011 09:56 AM (356 days ago)
I've tried searching the forum and haven't found my exact situation.
I'm looking to upgrade my laptop from the current i3 processor to an i7 and I was wondering if it's possible, or, if the motherboard isn't compatible.
I've heard everything from a flat out "no" to "it depends (on a lot of different factors)."
I'd like to get a definitive answer one way or another, preferably from a tech or someone who's already tried it.
Thanks so much for any help you can provide since it's near impossible to get any kind help directly from HP.
erico
03-30-2011 10:12 AM (356 days ago)
spooky_t wrote:
I've tried searching the forum and haven't found my exact situation.
I'm looking to upgrade my laptop from the current i3 processor to an i7 and I was wondering if it's possible, or, if the motherboard isn't compatible.
I've heard everything from a flat out "no" to "it depends (on a lot of different factors)."
I'd like to get a definitive answer one way or another, preferably from a tech or someone who's already tried it.
Thanks so much for any help you can provide since it's near impossible to get any kind help directly from HP.
Please identify your notebook/pc with more than the series number. Look at the base/rear/side of the notebook/pc at the barcoded sticker. Post items numbered 1 and 2 on the following image.
Post the installed operating system version ( and whether it is 32 or 64-bit)
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
03-31-2011 07:54 AM (355 days ago)
What about the RM-72 model? Would that one fit?
TMRM72DAM22GG
Thanks :)
spooky_t
03-31-2011 08:49 AM (355 days ago)
Serial Number: {Removed for privacy}
Product Number: WQ636UA#ABA
Model Number: dv7-4077cl
erico
04-01-2011 04:44 AM (354 days ago)
PovlMaronde wrote:
What about the RM-72 model? Would that one fit?
TMRM72DAM22GG
Thanks :)
It is also not compatible. Just look at the list I posted a few replies back. All of those processors have BIOS support. Installing anything other than listed processors is just a financial risk.
Best regards,
erico
PovlMaronde
04-02-2011 01:58 AM (353 days ago)
Arh, that's too bad... So you're 100% sure, it will now be supported? Not with the latest BIOS either?
SunshineF
04-09-2011 01:53 PM (346 days ago)
erico
04-10-2011 12:57 AM (345 days ago)
spooky_t wrote:
I've tried searching the forum and haven't found my exact situation.
I'm looking to upgrade my laptop from the current i3 processor to an i7 and I was wondering if it's possible, or, if the motherboard isn't compatible.
I've heard everything from a flat out "no" to "it depends (on a lot of different factors)."
I'd like to get a definitive answer one way or another, preferably from a tech or someone who's already tried it.
Thanks so much for any help you can provide since it's near impossible to get any kind help directly from HP.
Unfortunately HP has not provided a Service and Maintenence guide for this model. I am not able to give you an answer on this one. Thanks for providing the information.
Best regards,
erico
spooky_t
04-10-2011 09:30 AM (345 days ago)
Thanks anyway. I thought I was the only one that couldn't find anything about this.
Do you know if there's anywhere else I might be able to find the answer?
Afg2004
04-10-2011 11:16 AM (345 days ago)
Hi all,
I had review most of the model discussing here but could not find mine.
I have Presario R3430US, PR452UA, with installed processor Pentium 4 DT, 2.80GHz, socket 478, L2 - 1MB, FSB 533MHz.
I want to replace it with newer model, dual core, with less comsumption as existing generates too much temperature.
Using EVEREST program, temperature is staying at about 70 degrees Celsius. And more.
I had online chat assistance with HP but could not advise me which processor I can use for upgrade.
On INTEL web site I also do not find enough information.
COMPAQ/HP web site did not provide Maintenance and Service Manual/Guide for this model (as it was stated for some of the models) and I cannot find compatible processors.
Can someone help me?
erico
04-10-2011 11:39 AM (345 days ago)
Afg2004 wrote:
Hi all,
I had review most of the model discussing here but could not find mine.
I have Presario R3430US, PR452UA, with installed processor Pentium 4 DT, 2.80GHz, socket 478, L2 - 1MB, FSB 533MHz.
I want to replace it with newer model, dual core, with less comsumption as existing generates too much temperature.
Using EVEREST program, temperature is staying at about 70 degrees Celsius. And more.
I had online chat assistance with HP but could not advise me which processor I can use for upgrade.
On INTEL web site I also do not find enough information.
COMPAQ/HP web site did not provide Maintenance and Service Manual/Guide for this model (as it was stated for some of the models) and I cannot find compatible processors.
Can someone help me?
I have, unfortunately, bad news for you.
Socket 478 is the brick wall in your upgrade path. If you want a dual-core processor you will have to upgrade to a newer generation notebook.
Socket 478 was phased out with the launch of socket 775.
There are no dual core CPUs for that socket.
The only upgrades for your socket will have to be in the Northwood Pentium 4 and Celeron family.
Best regards,
erico
Afg2004
04-10-2011 12:05 PM (345 days ago)
Many thanks, Erico!
By the way, is there a difference between socket 478, PGA478 and PPGA 478?
I had found also at INTEL website that model of the processor is Pentuim 4, model 511 which can be installed in sockets PGA478 and PLGA775. I had found also another processors which can be installed in sockets PGA478 and PPGA478.
Are you sure that only Pentuim 4 and Celeron with 90 nm lithography.
Here is link to my model -
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=27453&wapkw=(SL7PK)
Data about main board from EVEREST
Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4E, 2800 MHz (21 x 133)
Motherboard Name Hewlett-Packard Presario R3000 (PR452UA#ABA)
Motherboard Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon 9100 IGP
System Memory 1920 MB
BIOS Type Phoenix (04/06/05)
BIOS Properties:
Vendor Hewlett-Packard
Version F.45
Release Date 04/06/2005
Size 512 KB
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, Smart Battery
Supported Standards DMI, ACPI, PnP
Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product 089C
Version 31.45
Serial Number CNDxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Version Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 2.2 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation JP8
OVERCLOCK
CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4E
CPU Stepping E0
Engineering Sample No
CPUID CPU Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
CPUID Revision 00000F41h
CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 2800.04 MHz (original: 2800 MHz)
CPU Multiplier 21.0x
CPU FSB 133.34 MHz (original: 133 MHz)
Memory Bus 100.00 MHz
CPU Cache:
L1 Trace Cache 12K Instructions
L1 Data Cache 16 KB
L2 Cache 1 MB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)
Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Original Clock 2800 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 14x / 21x
Platform ID 0Fh (Socket 478)
Can all this info change your opinion and decision?
Hannah_GATTRS
04-11-2011 02:48 AM (344 days ago)
Hii there
I have a HP Presario C742TU laptop
PN= KG554PA
It has 120gb hard drive.
I've been searching all day trying to work out if I can upgrade the hard drive and if I can which one to buy.
I want 250gb (or 320gb if it will work) and basically I'd like the link to buy a compatable one online. I've been searching for them but once I find one that seems good, I'm not sure whether it will work. I don't want to spend money on it (plus shipping to NZ) and have it not work.
Thanks so much!
- Hannah
erico
04-11-2011 03:29 AM (344 days ago)
Hannah_GATTRS wrote:
Hii there
I have a HP Presario C742TU laptop
PN= KG554PA
It has 120gb hard drive.
I've been searching all day trying to work out if I can upgrade the hard drive and if I can which one to buy.
I want 250gb (or 320gb if it will work) and basically I'd like the link to buy a compatable one online. I've been searching for them but once I find one that seems good, I'm not sure whether it will work. I don't want to spend money on it (plus shipping to NZ) and have it not work.
Thanks so much!
- Hannah
You can install and use up to a 500 GB SATA notebook hard drive without issues. You can also use hybrid and SSD drives if you feel a need for speedy access times.
Best regards,
erico
Avrion41
04-12-2011 12:40 AM (343 days ago)
Compaq 6715b
Windows Vista SP 1 (Unable to install SP2 unless I reformat the whole laptop which I have no intention to)
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00GHz (now you can see why I want to upgrade my CPU)
System type: 32-bit OS
As you can see, my processor is an AMD Turion. I've ask for help in this forum earlier (here's the link:
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware/Compaq-6715b-CPU-upgrade/td-p/560985 )
I want to ask this question, think I screwed it up already but heck!
Is it true that if your laptop has an AMD processor, it can only upgrade to another AMD processor? Cuz, according to my local IT shop, I need an AMD processor but I got a Intel processor.
Thanks.
erico
04-12-2011 02:57 AM (343 days ago)
Avrion41 wrote:
Compaq 6715b
Windows Vista SP 1 (Unable to install SP2 unless I reformat the whole laptop which I have no intention to)
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00GHz (now you can see why I want to upgrade my CPU)
System type: 32-bit OS
As you can see, my processor is an AMD Turion. I've ask for help in this forum earlier (here's the link: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware/Compaq-6715b-CPU-upgrade/td-p/560985 )
I want to ask this question, think I screwed it up already but heck!
Is it true that if your laptop has an AMD processor, it can only upgrade to another AMD processor? Cuz, according to my local IT shop, I need an AMD processor but I got a Intel processor. Yep. That is an absolute fact. AMD for AMD swap only. The sockets are totally different. Maybe they will accept the unused return.
Thanks.
Best regards,
erico
Afg2004
04-12-2011 08:42 AM (343 days ago)
Erico,
As I'm understanding the opinion and decision is not changed.
Could you please make suggestion which processor I can buy for replacement?
Many thanks in advance.
masmfl
04-15-2011 05:06 AM (340 days ago)
I just wanted to post back and update on my ram upgrade. I asked a question regarding my G62-340US a few months back.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware/Notebook-Laptop-Upgrade-FAQ/m-p/522043#M41017 AMD Athlon II Dual Core Processor for Notebook PC P340 (2.2ghz 1mb L2 cache)
3072mb DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
320 gb hard drive
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 shared graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
I added a Crucial 4gb 1066 ram stick and removed the micron 1gb. (I think Micron is actually made by Crucial?)
Success! I now have a 2gb A-data and 4gb Crucial running perfectly for a total of 6gb ram. I know it's best to use matching sets of ram but I was on a budget and I got the 4gb ram stick for only $34.99 at Newegg.com.
Many people here have recommended Crucial brand ram and I couldn't agree more. They have a compatibility checker on their website so you can see if it will work in your notebook.
I'm happy the new ram works, but I must admit there is not much difference in performance. The upgrade helps with graphics memory and I noticed that pdf files open much faster, but for everyday use the original 3gb of ram that came in the computer was just fine. It was still a nice upgrade for only $35.
erico
04-15-2011 05:39 AM (340 days ago)
masmfl wrote:
I just wanted to post back and update on my ram upgrade. I asked a question regarding my G62-340US a few months back.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware/Notebook-Laptop-Upgrade-FAQ/m-p/522043#M41017
AMD Athlon II Dual Core Processor for Notebook PC P340 (2.2ghz 1mb L2 cache)
3072mb DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
320 gb hard drive
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 shared graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
I added a Crucial 4gb 1066 ram stick and removed the micron 1gb. (I think Micron is actually made by Crucial?)
Success! I now have a 2gb A-data and 4gb Crucial running perfectly for a total of 6gb ram. I know it's best to use matching sets of ram but I was on a budget and I got the 4gb ram stick for only $34.99 at Newegg.com.
Many people here have recommended Crucial brand ram and I couldn't agree more. They have a compatibility checker on their website so you can see if it will work in your notebook.
I'm happy the new ram works, but I must admit there is not much difference in performance. The upgrade helps with graphics memory and I noticed that pdf files open much faster, but for everyday use the original 3gb of ram that came in the computer was just fine. It was still a nice upgrade for only $35.
Excellent! I am always glad to hear about a successful upgrade.
About Micron...Micron actually makes the chips that many memory module makers (Crucial and Corsair included) use in their modules.
Best regards,
erico
kbstorm
04-15-2011 06:47 PM (340 days ago)
would like to speed up a ze4560us
what processor/ram upgrades are still available?
thanks
Product Name Pavilion ZE4500US US Product Number ZE4560US Microprocessor Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M Processor 2500+ (1.87GHz) with PowerNow! Technology Microprocessor Cache 512KB (L2) Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM (2 x 256MB) at 266MHz Memory Max 1024MB DDR SDRAM (2 x 512MB) Video Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON 4X AGP and 3D architecture Video Memory 64MB DDR SDRAM (shared) Hard Drive 40GB enhanced-IDE hard disk drive
erico
04-17-2011 03:59 AM (338 days ago)
Hi,
kbstorm wrote:
would like to speed up a ze4560us
what processor/ram upgrades are still available?
thanks
Product Name Pavilion ZE4500US US Product Number ZE4560US Microprocessor Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M Processor 2500+ (1.87GHz) with PowerNow! Technology Microprocessor Cache 512KB (L2) Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM (2 x 256MB) at 266MHz Memory Max 1024MB DDR SDRAM (2 x 512MB) Video Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON 4X AGP and 3D architecture Video Memory 64MB DDR SDRAM (shared) Hard Drive 40GB enhanced-IDE hard disk drive
Processors: AMD Athlon-m (1.47-, 1.53-, 1.67-, 1.8-, 2.2-, and 2.08-GHz) The 2.08 Ghz model is the only processor that will give you a noticeable performance increase.
Memory: Max 1 GB PC2100 Non-ECC Unbuffered 200 pin soDIMM
Best regards,
erico
acidvenom
04-18-2011 11:32 AM (337 days ago)
Hi,
I have a dv-6650er notebook. It has Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (tailor) inside. So I'd like to install TL-68 (tyler), but it doesn't starts (cooller is running, but no video signal). So my question is: can I do something with it? How can I make it work?
Thanks, Andrew.
erico
04-19-2011 12:16 AM (336 days ago)
acidvenom wrote:
Hi,
I have a dv-6650er notebook. It has Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (tailor) inside. So I'd like to install TL-68 (tyler), but it doesn't starts (cooller is running, but no video signal). So my question is: can I do something with it? How can I make it work?
Thanks, Andrew.
Andrew,
The Turion TL-68 will not work as it has no BIOS support.
For your notebook series the following processors are upgrades that do have BIOS support.
Turion MK-38 (2.2 GHz, 512MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-66 (2.3 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-60 (2.0 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-58 (1.9 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-56 (1.8 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Athlon™ TK-53 (1.7-GHz. 512-MB L2 cache)
Any other processor is a no-go. The $$ risk of installing an unsupported processor belongs to the owner of the notebook. :(
acidvenom
04-19-2011 12:32 AM (336 days ago)
So I guess that my note should work on Tyler processors. Are there any chance to make it work (BIOS modification?). My note has no warranty already, so I'd like to try.
erico
04-19-2011 04:27 AM (336 days ago)
acidvenom wrote:
So I guess that my note should work on Tyler processors. Are there any chance to make it work (BIOS modification?). My note has no warranty already, so I'd like to try.
If you are up to the task, the BIOS ROM file can be modified. That is beyond the scope of this forum. We don't discuss or give instruction on how it can be done.. There are other (BIOS Mod) websites that can provide the information that you seek. In this case Google is your friend.
Good luck with your BIOS coding,
erico
gaz1982
04-24-2011 02:44 PM (331 days ago)
erico
04-25-2011 11:22 AM (330 days ago)
gaz1982 wrote:
HP Pavilion dv6-3031sa Entertainment Notebook PC
current processor amd athlon II p320 dual core 2.10ghz processor
i would like to upgrade and like advice on what or if theres anything suitable thanks
All three of the following CPUs are compatible and would be a noticeable improvement.
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor:
■ M600 2.4-GHz processor, 2-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport speed
■ M520 2.3-GHz processor, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport speed
■ M500 2.2-GHz processor, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport speed
RAM:
Customer-accessible/upgradable
PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2
Supports dual-channel memory
Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM, in the
following configurations:
■ 8192 MB (4096 × 2)
Just do a Google search for HP Pavilion dv6-3031sa upgrade memory. Be certain that the company you buy it from guarantees compatibility. It is worthwhile if you have a 64-bit version of Windows. If your version is 32-bit then it is a waste of $$ or Euros.
Best regards,
erico
erico
04-26-2011 09:12 AM (329 days ago)
LukeTheBass
05-08-2011 04:09 AM (317 days ago)
Hello,
I owe a Pavilion dv6695el, and I'd like to upgrade system RAM from the existing 2 Gb to 4 Gb. Is this laptop compatible with 800 Mhz RAM or must i choose 667 Mhz?
The motherboard (Quanta 30D2 79.2E) is updated to version F.59.
Thank you.
erico
05-08-2011 09:10 AM (317 days ago)
LukeTheBass wrote:
Hello,
I owe a Pavilion dv6695el, and I'd like to upgrade system RAM from the existing 2 Gb to 4 Gb. Is this laptop compatible with 800 Mhz RAM or must i choose 667 Mhz?
The motherboard (Quanta 30D2 79.2E) is updated to version F.59.
Thank you.
Unfortunately, the manual states that your systemboard accepts only PC2-5300, DDRII (667-MHz).
Reference Source:
Dv6500, dv6600 and dv6700 Maintenence and Service Guide Best regards,
erico
NathanOakes95
05-09-2011 11:28 AM (316 days ago)
Hi. I own a HP G61 110SA Notebook, currently with a Pentium Dual-Core T4300 2.10GHz CPU. I would like to upgrade the CPU to the intel i7 processor. Would this be compatible with my notebook?
erico
05-10-2011 01:58 AM (315 days ago)
NathanOakes95 wrote:
Hi. I own a HP G61 110SA Notebook, currently with a Pentium Dual-Core T4300 2.10GHz CPU. I would like to upgrade the CPU to the intel i7 processor. Would this be compatible with my notebook?
It is not compatible with your notebook.
Your notebook's system board will only accept socket PGA478 processors.
Intel mobile i7 processors are socket FCBGA1224 and FCPGA988.
The Intel mobile i7 processor that you want to upgrade to will not operate or physically fit in the processor socket of the system board of your G61-110SA notebook.
Best regards,
erico
n737ua
05-14-2011 12:14 AM (311 days ago)
Haven't found an answer to this question yet and I'm really trying to find a way to get this. I'm looking to see if there is a way to upgrade one or multiple of the USB 2.0 ports to the new USB 3.0 ports? I'm currently running a Pavilion dv6, model # VX069AV, 6GB of RAM, Intel 5 series/3400 series chipset, Intel (I think it's a quad) Core i5 2.40GHz, and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650. I'm really hoping so. If not is there any way I can either update different parts of the computer to make it work and or adapters that might work with it.
Thanks
Sitarhero
05-15-2011 04:37 PM (310 days ago)
I am looking to upgrade my AMD Athlon Dual-Core QL-60 (1.90 GHz) to basically the best processor my motherboard and BIOS would support for the HP G50-109NR.
I see on the user manual for the HP G50-109NR that it can support the AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.20-GHz processor (35W, 2-MB L2 cache). Is there any reason the G50-109NR wouldn't be able to support another AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM8x such as the AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-87 2.40 GHz (35W, 2-MB L2 cache)?
Based on the specifications it doesn't seem like this would overload the motherboard and shorten the life of the unit, and I feel like the CPU list in the manual is just incomplete. Does anybody happen to have a complete list of the AMD CPUs that would be supported by the G50-109NR BIOS?
Any help would be apreciated. Thank you.
erico
05-16-2011 06:04 AM (309 days ago)
n737ua wrote:
Haven't found an answer to this question yet and I'm really trying to find a way to get this. I'm looking to see if there is a way to upgrade one or multiple of the USB 2.0 ports to the new USB 3.0 ports? I'm currently running a Pavilion dv6, model # VX069AV, 6GB of RAM, Intel 5 series/3400 series chipset, Intel (I think it's a quad) Core i5 2.40GHz, and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650. I'm really hoping so. If not is there any way I can either update different parts of the computer to make it work and or adapters that might work with it.
Thanks
What expansion slot does youe notebook have?
erico
05-16-2011 06:10 AM (309 days ago)
Sitarhero wrote:
I am looking to upgrade my AMD Athlon Dual-Core QL-60 (1.90 GHz) to basically the best processor my motherboard and BIOS would support for the HP G50-109NR.
I see on the user manual for the HP G50-109NR that it can support the AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.20-GHz processor (35W, 2-MB L2 cache). Is there any reason the G50-109NR wouldn't be able to support another AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM8x such as the AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-87 2.40 GHz (35W, 2-MB L2 cache)?
Based on the specifications it doesn't seem like this would overload the motherboard and shorten the life of the unit, and I feel like the CPU list in the manual is just incomplete. Does anybody happen to have a complete list of the AMD CPUs that would be supported by the G50-109NR BIOS?
Any help would be apreciated. Thank you.
Re: the service and maintenence manual
The CPUs listed in the manual are compatible with your systemboard and have BIOS support. Any other CPU that you install is quite unlikely to allow your notebook to get past the BIOS POST screen. You might even see the dreaded unsupported processor processor message.
HP does not provide any other information than what you see in the manual or
are able to glean elsewhere.
Best regards,
erico
Sitarhero
05-16-2011 04:17 PM (309 days ago)
I appreciate your help erico. It's the fact that nobody can actually provide more definite information that really gets to me. Even you said, it "might" be unsupported, which leads me to question what is supported. In any case, I ordered the ZM-82 which is the supported CPU listed in the manual.
Anyway, you've been a big help. I had been reading a bunch of your posts to upgrade this laptop, and they were very informative, so thanks erico!
n777ua
05-17-2011 10:26 PM (308 days ago)
Sorry for the name change... not sure what happened but can't get the old on back. But my computer as a 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture cards expansion slot. Hope this is what you were looking for.
erico
05-18-2011 07:34 AM (307 days ago)
According to the Service and Maintenence guide for the dv6 series your notebook has a ExpressCard/54 slot on the left side.
That means that with the purchase, installation and use of an
ExpressCard/54 USB 3.0 adapter you will add USB 3.0 capability to your notebook.
Best regards,
erico
glock18
05-21-2011 08:39 AM (304 days ago)
hi my frend gived me his netbook hp mini 1099en viviene tam.this netbook were without hard drive.i think it supposed to use 1.8inch hard drive.but i don,t know which type of hdd it use.sata or pata.can someone help me with that?which hard drive i have to buy?
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/imag656565.jpg/
Sitarhero
05-21-2011 06:45 PM (304 days ago)
For this HP G50-109NR, I got the processor listed in the manual - AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.20-GHz processor (35W, 2-MB L2 cache), installed it according to the instructions, but when I power the laptop on, nothing shows on the screen. Not getting any "unsupported processor" message, just black, and the fan might speed up for a little but then slows down again. I plugged in the VGA to see if that would work and nothing still.
I went back to the processor the laptop came with, and it works fine again, but I spent money on the processor that HP said was supported, and now it isn't working. Am I doing something wrong? I tried to find a BIOS update, but there is nothing for AMD processors on the HP website.
Please help if you can. Thank you.
erico
05-22-2011 02:53 AM (303 days ago)
Sitarhero wrote:
For this HP G50-109NR, I got the processor listed in the manual - AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core ZM-82 2.20-GHz processor (35W, 2-MB L2 cache), installed it according to the instructions, but when I power the laptop on, nothing shows on the screen. Not getting any "unsupported processor" message, just black, and the fan might speed up for a little but then slows down again. I plugged in the VGA to see if that would work and nothing still.
I went back to the processor the laptop came with, and it works fine again, but I spent money on the processor that HP said was supported, and now it isn't working. Am I doing something wrong? I tried to find a BIOS update, but there is nothing for AMD processors on the HP website.
Please help if you can. Thank you.
If you reinstalled the original processor and it still works then I would suspect that you received a faulty processor. Take a very close look at the pins on the processor. All it takes is one pin bent to render a processor useless.
Best regards,
erico
erico
05-22-2011 03:00 AM (303 days ago)
glock18 wrote:
hi my frend gived me his netbook hp mini 1099en viviene tam.this netbook were without hard drive.i think it supposed to use 1.8inch hard drive.but i don,t know which type of hdd it use.sata or pata.can someone help me with that?which hard drive i have to buy?
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/imag656565.jpg/
You will need to purchase and install a
1.8" SATA notebook hard disk or an SSD drive. The mini does not use PATA drives. Here is a link to
the HP Support portal for your netbook.
Best regards,
erico
bronze0800
05-29-2011 03:09 PM (296 days ago)
can i upgrade my cpu or gpu and fan speed in this model if so how?. HP Pavilion dv6-3120sa Entertainment Notebook PC
thank you for reading
Syffer_dk
05-30-2011 07:47 AM (295 days ago)
Hi...
I have just revived an old dv9038ea (broken GPU - Nvidia Go 7600), given it 2GB RAM and I'm considering giving it a new CPU. The standard CPU is an old Centrino Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz (FSB=667MHz - can't remember the model number) and the replacement I'm considering is a T7300 Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (FSB=800MHz).
Do you have any idea if this will work ? I can't seem to find any information on the max FSB on the motherboard in this PC.
Syffer_dk
erico
05-31-2011 02:50 AM (294 days ago)
Syffer_dk wrote:
Hi...
I have just revived an old dv9038ea (broken GPU - Nvidia Go 7600), given it 2GB RAM and I'm considering giving it a new CPU. The standard CPU is an old Centrino Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz (FSB=667MHz - can't remember the model number) and the replacement I'm considering is a T7300 Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz (FSB=800MHz).
Do you have any idea if this will work ? I can't seem to find any information on the max FSB on the motherboard in this PC.
Syffer_dk
A
T7200 Core 2 duo mobile processor (2.0 Ghz) is the fastest compatible processor that is supported for your notebook.It is also a 667 Mhz FSB CPU. Any other processor is not guaranteed to have BIOS support. Chances of getting the dreaded CPU not supported by the systemboard error message from the BIOs with the T7200 make it a $$ risk.
Best regards,
erico
vivekrk44
06-01-2011 03:11 AM (293 days ago)
Hi i have a HP dv6 2020 ev with a core i7 720qm 1.6Ghz processor , 4 gigs of ram and a geforce 230m graphics card. i'm into gaming and i want to upgrade my laptop , so i want to know wether i can upgrade the graphicas card to the geforce gtx 485m. when i checked the NVIDIA website both the 230m and the 485m use the same express PCI-E 2.0 slot.
I would also like to upgrade the processor to the i7 920 or 940xm and ive checked that 720 ,920 and the 940 have the same socket (socket g1).
And also increase the ram , can someone also tell me what's the max amount of ram that i can put in it?
erico
06-04-2011 03:45 AM (290 days ago)
vivekrk44 wrote:
Hi i have a HP dv6 2020 ev with a core i7 720qm 1.6Ghz processor , 4 gigs of ram and a geforce 230m graphics card. i'm into gaming and i want to upgrade my laptop , so i want to know wether i can upgrade the graphicas card to the geforce gtx 485m. when i checked the NVIDIA website both the 230m and the 485m use the same express PCI-E 2.0 slot. The
only other dicrete graphics card that is currently supported by the BIOS is a nVidia N10P-GE with 1-GB dedicated memory.
I would also like to upgrade the processor to the i7 920 or 940xm and ive checked that 720 ,920 and the 940 have the same socket (socket g1). The only other CPU that is compatible is the i7-820-QM, 1.73 HHz, SC Turbo up to 3.06 GHz. Installing any other processor is a risk. It would be very likely that you would see the BIOS message that states "incompatible processor installed".
And also increase the ram , can someone also tell me what's the max amount of ram that i can put in it? 8GB is the maximum supported. . You would need to install two 4096 MB modules To use 8GB you would need to have a 64-bit OS installed. If you have a 32-bit OS then you would only be able to use @3.25 GB of the installed 8 GB memory
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC Maintence and Service Guide Best regards,
erico
spidyman
06-04-2011 09:40 PM (290 days ago)
Can i upgrade envy 17 3d with the following configurations
intel core i7 processor
ram - 16gb
vram - 2gb
hdd - 4tb
erico
06-05-2011 01:39 AM (289 days ago)
spidyman wrote:
Can i upgrade envy 17 3d with the following configurations
intel core i7 processor
ram - 16gb
vram - 2gb
hdd - 4tb
Please identify your notebook/pc .Look at the base/rear/side of the notebook/pc at the barcoded sticker. Post items numbered 1 and 2 on the following image. Your barcode may be slightly different but will still have the important imformation needed for us to help you. ###Do not post the serial number as it is personal information.###Post the installed operating system version ( and whether it is 32 or 64-bit ) and whether the CPU is an AMD or Intel product
Not posting all of the information as requested will delay our responses and slow troubleshooting of the issue that led you to author a thread. Best regards, erico
TREZEGOOL
06-10-2011 08:06 PM (284 days ago)
Hello Professor ...
Can I Upgrade My HP HDX 18 With New GPU Like GeForce GTX 560M ??
>>>>
>>> HP HDX 18 >>>
Product Number : NY208EA
Product Name : X18-1390EE
Installed Operating System : Windows 7 Ulitmate 64-bit
CPU : Intel
>>>>>>
Thanks To You ....:smileyhappy:
erico
06-11-2011 01:56 AM (283 days ago)
TREZEGOOL wrote:
Hello Professor ...
Can I Upgrade My HP HDX 18 With New GPU Like GeForce GTX 560M ?? No (read below)
>>>>
>>> HP HDX 18 >>>
Product Number : NY208EA
Product Name : X18-1390EE
Installed Operating System : Windows 7 Ulitmate 64-bit
CPU : Intel
>>>>>>
Thanks To You ....:smileyhappy:
The manual states that the requirements for the modules are:ATI Discrete PCI Express MXM nVidia Discrete PCI Express MXM The nVidia GTX 560M is available in an MXM 3.0b (82mm) footprint. The problem with that is that your systemboard has a MXM 2.0 (73mm) slot and the width is not the same. So a GTX560M will not work since it physically won't fit. I hate to bear bad news, but it is better to know than spend your hard earned money for nothing. Best regards,erico
ullwn
06-11-2011 11:46 AM (283 days ago)
On a HP Pavillion dv6324us;
What is the maximum amount of memory that may be installed?
What fastest CPU that can be installed?
Please Advise?
Thank You
Joseph
TREZEGOOL
06-14-2011 07:22 AM (280 days ago)
The manual states that the requirements for the modules are:
ATI Discrete PCI Express MXM
nVidia Discrete PCI Express MXM
The nVidia GTX 560M is available in an MXM 3.0b (82mm) footprint. The problem with that is that your systemboard has a MXM 2.0 (73mm) slot and the width is not the same. So a GTX560M will not work since it physically won't fit.
______________________________________________________-
Sorry ... Any Motherboard Slove This Problem ????
Sorry Again If I Bothering You ...
Thank You ...Prof.
erico
06-15-2011 11:24 PM (279 days ago)
ullwn wrote:
On a HP Pavillion dv6324us;
What is the maximum amount of memory that may be installed?
What fastest CPU that can be installed?
Please Advise?
Thank You
Joseph
If your notebook is an Intel type: Intel Core Duo T7200 (2.00-GHz) Max RAM is 2GB. 1GB Ram in each slot
If yours has an AMD chipset : AMD Turion ML-60 2.0-GHz Max RAM is 2GB. 1GB Ram in each slot
Best regards,
erico
NeoKate
06-26-2011 06:07 PM (268 days ago)
I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this but I have a question about how much memory I can put in my ZV5410 laptop. The specs on the site say I can have up to 1280MB DDR SDRAM (1 x 256MB, 1 x 1024MB). The laptop came with 512mb. So, when I opened the laptop to install some more memory, I assumed there would be two 256 cards. I planned to remove one to add a 1gb card, When I opened up the laptop, there was only one card total and only one slot. I put in the new memory but I really had hoped to have the max amount.
Is there another slot somewhere?
EddieN120
07-03-2011 02:11 AM (261 days ago)
Once I have the drive in my hands, I shall try it out and report my results here.
Well, I wrote that back in February but it wasn't until today that I finally got around to installing my new drive. Might as well give my update now :) As it turns out, my favorite webstore doesn't have the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500 GB drive in stock, so I am going to go for the next highest model, the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WDBABC6400ANC-NRSN 640GB drive instead (details here, here and here). And as it turned out, the WDBABC6400ANC-NRSN 640 GB Western Digital Scorpio Blue also goes by the model number WD6400BEVT -- so you should use that model number when you're searching for information on the Western Digital site.
Apparently, these higher-capacity WD drives require more than just merely formating the drive -- you need to use a program to "align" the partitions due to the Advanced Format Technology newer drives use. The program is free from WD's Website and it can clone the old drive to the new one too.
I was slightly mistaken there -- you can use the Western Digital edition of Acronis True Image to do formatting, backing-up, restoring and cloning just fine. I finally got sick of all the "Your memory is running low" errors that my machine was giving me any time I had more than 10 tabs open in Firefox for any length of time, so today I decided to take the plunge and upgrade the HDD of my HP Pavilion dv6910us laptop. I dug out the WD drive, and my USB 2.0-to-IDE/SATA cable adapter, and set to work. It took me about 15 minutes to find everything, to assemble the cable adapter, remove the new HDD from its electrostatic bag, and plug it all into my laptop. I had long since downloaded my copy of ATI WD, and now that everything was plugged in, I could run it. As soon as the program started running, a popup appeared to the effect of: "We have detected an unformatted drive. Do you want to format this drive and make it bootable?" Since I was going to clone the old drive onto the new one, I clicked "No". Then I chose the "Cloning" option and a popup that read "Preparing..." appeared. There was no other indication of what was going on and so I felt a little nervous but 3 minutes later, the "Cloning" menu appeared. I chose the "Automatic" option. Some more "Preparing..." and after 10 minutes, it asked me to reboot my machine. When it came back from the reboot, it was now in a DOS-like state, and it started prepping and copying the main partition (drive C) from my old drive (157 GB) to the new drive (538 GB). That took two hours to complete. Then it started prepping and copying the HP recovery partition (drive D) from my old drive (12 GB) to the new one (38 GB). That went much quicker, and finished in 5 minutes. Then it copied the MBR from the old drive to the new one (or so I thought, see below). Finally, it came up with a congratulations message, telling me that I had successfully cloned the drive, and that I should press any key to shut down the system. Once the system was shut down, I removed the battery, and then unscrewed the case to get at the old hard drive. That was easy, but actually yanking the old drive from the laptop was unexpectedly difficult. It took me four or five tries (and consulting a YouTube video or two to make sure I was doing it right) before I was able to get the old drive (in its sled) out of the machine. I noticed there was some sort of double-sided sticky tape stuck to the inside of the drive enclosure, apparently for no good reason. And I found it pretty difficult to take out the four screws holding the drive to the sled too. But I finally was able to do it. Then I installed the new drive in the sled, put the sled back in the drive enclosure, screwed the drive cover back on, re-installed the battery, unplugged the IDE/SATA adapter from the USB port, and turned on my laptop. It showed "Acronis True Image Clone Complete", rebooted... ...and: nothing. The machine would start to boot up, show the HP logo page, trundle for a bit, then reboot. And this cycle repeated indefinitely. I tried going into the BIOS (which I had earlier updated as per erico's directive) to run a drive diagnostic but it would show "IDE Drive Not Detected". Once during the reboot cycle, it showed the words "Operating System Not Found", but rebooting would make it go away and continue the "HP logo, trundle, reboot" cycle again. I was getting a bit worried now, so I put the old drive back into the machine -- and it came up without a hitch (which was a relief, since I was afraid that everything had been borked). Then I reattached the new drive to the cable adapter and plugged that back into my USB port. After a few seconds, Windows Vista recognized that there was a new HDD attached to the machine, and when I looked at the contents of it in Windows Explorer, it was an exact copy of my old drive, with all the contents of the old drive replicated on the new. The only difference between the old and new drives was that the new drive had much more free space available, and the size of the HP recovery partition on the new drive was just over three times the size of the one on the old drive. So, that's the situation I'm in. The good news is, I have a recent backup of my files contained on my new HDD. The bad news is, it doesn't seem to want to work when I place it in my laptop. Any ideas what I need to do, will be gratefully accepted. Thank you in advance, erico!
erico
07-04-2011 07:57 AM (260 days ago)
EddieN120 wrote:
Once I have the drive in my hands, I shall try it out and report my results here.
Well, I wrote that back in February but it wasn't until today that I finally got around to installing my new drive. Might as well give my update now :)
As it turns out, my favorite webstore doesn't have the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500 GB drive in stock, so I am going to go for the next highest model, the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WDBABC6400ANC-NRSN 640GB drive instead (details here, here and here).
And as it turned out, the WDBABC6400ANC-NRSN 640 GB Western Digital Scorpio Blue also goes by the model number WD6400BEVT -- so you should use that model number when you're searching for information on the Western Digital site.
Apparently, these higher-capacity WD drives require more than just merely formating the drive -- you need to use a program to "align" the partitions due to the Advanced Format Technology newer drives use. The program is free from WD's Website and it can clone the old drive to the new one too.
I was slightly mistaken there -- you can use the Western Digital edition of Acronis True Image to do formatting, backing-up, restoring and cloning just fine.
I finally got sick of all the "Your memory is running low" errors that my machine was giving me any time I had more than 10 tabs open in Firefox for any length of time, so today I decided to take the plunge and upgrade the HDD of my HP Pavilion dv6910us laptop. I dug out the WD drive, and my USB 2.0-to-IDE/SATA cable adapter, and set to work.
It took me about 15 minutes to find everything, to assemble the cable adapter, remove the new HDD from its electrostatic bag, and plug it all into my laptop. I had long since downloaded my copy of ATI WD, and now that everything was plugged in, I could run it. As soon as the program started running, a popup appeared to the effect of: "We have detected an unformatted drive. Do you want to format this drive and make it bootable?" Since I was going to clone the old drive onto the new one, I clicked "No". Then I chose the "Cloning" option and a popup that read "Preparing..." appeared. There was no other indication of what was going on and so I felt a little nervous but 3 minutes later, the "Cloning" menu appeared. I chose the "Automatic" option. Some more "Preparing..." and after 10 minutes, it asked me to reboot my machine.
When it came back from the reboot, it was now in a DOS-like state, and it started prepping and copying the main partition (drive C) from my old drive (157 GB) to the new drive (538 GB). That took two hours to complete. Then it started prepping and copying the HP recovery partition (drive D) from my old drive (12 GB) to the new one (38 GB). That went much quicker, and finished in 5 minutes. Then it copied the MBR from the old drive to the new one (or so I thought, see below). Finally, it came up with a congratulations message, telling me that I had successfully cloned the drive, and that I should press any key to shut down the system.
Once the system was shut down, I removed the battery, and then unscrewed the case to get at the old hard drive. That was easy, but actually yanking the old drive from the laptop was unexpectedly difficult. It took me four or five tries (and consulting a YouTube video or two to make sure I was doing it right) before I was able to get the old drive (in its sled) out of the machine. I noticed there was some sort of double-sided sticky tape stuck to the inside of the drive enclosure, apparently for no good reason. And I found it pretty difficult to take out the four screws holding the drive to the sled too. But I finally was able to do it. Then I installed the new drive in the sled, put the sled back in the drive enclosure, screwed the drive cover back on, re-installed the battery, unplugged the IDE/SATA adapter from the USB port, and turned on my laptop. It showed "Acronis True Image Clone Complete", rebooted...
...and: nothing. The machine would start to boot up, show the HP logo page, trundle for a bit, then reboot. And this cycle repeated indefinitely. I tried going into the BIOS (which I had earlier updated as per erico's directive) to run a drive diagnostic but it would show "IDE Drive Not Detected". Once during the reboot cycle, it showed the words "Operating System Not Found", but rebooting would make it go away and continue the "HP logo, trundle, reboot" cycle again.
I was getting a bit worried now, so I put the old drive back into the machine -- and it came up without a hitch (which was a relief, since I was afraid that everything had been borked). Then I reattached the new drive to the cable adapter and plugged that back into my USB port. After a few seconds, Windows Vista recognized that there was a new HDD attached to the machine, and when I looked at the contents of it in Windows Explorer, it was an exact copy of my old drive, with all the contents of the old drive replicated on the new. The only difference between the old and new drives was that the new drive had much more free space available, and the size of the HP recovery partition on the new drive was just over three times the size of the one on the old drive.
So, that's the situation I'm in. The good news is, I have a recent backup of my files contained on my new HDD. The bad news is, it doesn't seem to want to work when I place it in my laptop.
Any ideas what I need to do, will be gratefully accepted. Thank you in advance, erico!
What is the installed operating system ?
You might want to consider starting the cloning process over. Delete the partitions on the disk and this time when asked if you want to format the disk, answer yes so the automated script will make the disk bootable. Sounds as if the bootsector was not made active.
Best regards,
erico
EddieN120
07-04-2011 09:08 AM (260 days ago)
Hi erico!
My OS is Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1.
And yes, I was thinking of redoing the cloning but I was loath to spend three hours again :) When I do the cloning again, and I delete the partitions, and after it formats the drive to make it bootable, should I choose "Automatic" cloning (which is the easier option) or should I choose "Manual" cloning? If I choose "Manual", it will allow me to size the cloned partittions the way I want, and I don't know if I should allow the cloned drive's recovery partition to be resized proportionally (which took the original , drive D, partition from 12 GB to 38 GB on the cloned drive), or to resize it manually (so that on both the original and on the clone, the drive D recovery partition is 12 GB)?
Thanks again for all your help!
erico
07-04-2011 10:00 AM (260 days ago)
EddieN120 wrote:
Hi erico!
My OS is Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1.
And yes, I was thinking of redoing the cloning but I was loath to spend three hours again :) When I do the cloning again, and I delete the partitions, and after it formats the drive to make it bootable, should I choose "Automatic" cloning (which is the easier option) or should I choose "Manual" cloning? If I choose "Manual", it will allow me to size the cloned partittions the way I want, and I don't know if I should allow the cloned drive's recovery partition to be resized proportionally (which took the original , drive D, partition from 12 GB to 38 GB on the cloned drive), or to resize it manually (so that on both the original and on the clone, the drive D recovery partition is 12 GB)?
Thanks again for all your help!
I would go with the manual option.
Best regards,
erico
EddieN120
07-04-2011 10:11 AM (260 days ago)
I will start off the cloning procedure again later tonight and hopefully it will have completed before morning. Will report back then. Thanks again, erico!
EddieN120
07-09-2011 07:11 PM (255 days ago)
OK, now I am at my wits' end.
I just re-cloned my laptop's HDD, manually, onto the WD Scorpio Blue 640 GB drive, using Acronis True Image Western Digital Edition. I put it into my laptop, and it doesn't boot up, still. Even more annoying, I have noticed that my DVD drive no longer appears in My Computer. I suspect that this has something to do with ATIWD being installed. I can plug in external DVD drives and they will appear in My Computer after a second or two though. I have gone through all the steps in
posts like these, and still no joy.
How do I make the cloned HDD a bootable drive, without having to just format it and then re-clone it? I am sick and tired of spending four hours at a pop cloning this thing, with me being unable to use my laptop for anything else, only for this to happen, over and over again. I just want my laptop to work with a huge HDD in it already!
Help.
erico
07-10-2011 03:11 AM (254 days ago)
You can try
EasyBCD to see if it recognizes your Windows installation as a bootable one. If it does then you can use the utility to repair it.
An alternative that I previously suggested, is to use a Microsoft's Windows utility, called
Diskpart to make the partition active (bootable) before beginning the manual cloning process. You can use another person's Vista install DVD to accomplish it. The install DVD must be the same type as what will be installed on your notebook's hard disk (32-bit or 64-bit) You should give that a try. Diskpart will show you if there is a bootable partition, as you can see in the image below.
Both of the preceding suggestions are advanced users tools, and quite powerful, so be careful while using them.
Best regards,
erico
Warsun
07-13-2011 05:03 PM (251 days ago)
Product Number LF157UA#ABA
HP Pavilion g7-1075dx Notebook PC Product Specifications
1.I need product information.What kind of motherboard is this?
2.What is the memory Max Mhz Ghz?
3.What Graphics cards are available and how much are they?
As well as location of purchase?
An can they by added to this system?
4.Do you have a Solid State Drive at 60 Gigs at around $79.99?
5.This systems generating a lot of Heat and is there a cooler for this system that i can purchase in later months?
6.Is this system capable of being upgraded via Removal of the Processor to a AMD Phenom II X6 1090T B.E Hy-T or 1100T B.E Hy-T?
erico
07-17-2011 12:26 PM (247 days ago)
Sorry to disappoint, but this is not sales. This is the consumer forum.
You should try the
product sales web portal.
I can tell you that being able to purchase an SSD drive for $79.99 is not going to happen for at least the next few years. SSD drives are high-end high performance items that you must pay premium prices for.
Warsun wrote:
Product Number LF157UA#ABA
HP Pavilion g7-1075dx Notebook PC Product Specifications
1.I need product information.What kind of motherboard is this?
2.What is the memory Max Mhz Ghz?
3.What Graphics cards are available and how much are they?
As well as location of purchase?
An can they by added to this system?
4.Do you have a Solid State Drive at 60 Gigs at around $79.99?
5.This systems generating a lot of Heat and is there a cooler for this system that i can purchase in later months?
6.Is this system capable of being upgraded via Removal of the Processor to a AMD Phenom II X6 1090T B.E Hy-T or 1100T B.E Hy-T?
Best regards,
erico
EddieN120
07-19-2011 07:01 PM (245 days ago)
People, here's the final update in my upgrade of hard disk saga :)
As I said, I had done the clone quite a few times and it still wouldn't boot. After asking around, looking at the drives, scratching my head, and finally asking at the Western Digital forums, I finally understood what was wrong, and what I had been missing. Remember that first picture of the two drives side-by-side?:
Notice how the Seagate drive (on the left) has those pins sticking out of it that the Western Digital drive (on the right) does not?
Well, it turns out that that is an adapter, which extends the pins from the drive so that they will reach the corresponding connectors within the case. When I'd put the WD drive in the laptop it didn't have that adapter -- so there was a gap between pins of the drive, and the sockets in the case. That's why the drive wasn't booting, because the drive was not making any contact with the sockets. D'oh!
I've outlined that adapter in red in this next photo -- and the arrow points to where you can see the connectors from the drive peeking out from the gap between the adapter and the drive itself:
Here's a similar drive with the adapter pulled off. As you can see, the pins here look almost exactly like they do on the Western Digital drive in the first picture.
The final solution, therefore: open up my dv6910us, unscrew and pull out the Seagate drive from the caddy, grasp the adapter with thumb and forefinger of one hand, grab the sides of the the drive with the other hand, and pull the adapter right off. Then I slipped the adapter onto my WD drive, screwed the drive back into the caddy and placed the caddy back in the laptop, screwed everything down, pressed the ON switch -- et voilà! My laptop immediately booted up into my Windows Vista installation, with all my files, programs, etc. exactly as I'd left them.
I'm typing from the laptop now, and have almost 560 GB free on my machine. At last! :)
Thanks to everyone here and especially thanks to erico. You rock!
wand
07-26-2011 06:37 AM (238 days ago)
I just tried updating the BIOS on a DV9010us that I recently received from a friend. The BIOS on the machine was F.41 and an F.43 upgrade was supposed to be available. When I went to install it, it was actually an F.38 BIOS that was downloaded. I tried to report this to HP, but HP not wanting to hear from out-of-warranty customers prevented this. I thought I would post it here just in case some HP employee cared to try to fix this problem with their driver downloads and to warn others about the problem.
sfawzy
07-26-2011 07:35 AM (238 days ago)
wand
07-26-2011 08:27 AM (238 days ago)
wand wrote:
I just tried updating the BIOS on a DV9010us that I recently received from a friend. The BIOS on the machine was F.41 and an F.43 upgrade was supposed to be available. When I went to install it, it was actually an F.38 BIOS that was downloaded. I tried to report this to HP, but HP not wanting to hear from out-of-warranty customers prevented this. I thought I would post it here just in case some HP employee cared to try to fix this problem with their driver downloads and to warn others about the problem.
It turns out the problem is that there is a default BIOS.WPH in the directory that is actually a copy of the F.38 BIOS. When I deleted the original BIOS.WPH and renamed the 30B7F43.WPH to BIOS.WPH and then ran the program the update occurred correctly. Just a heads up. Other BIOS upgrade programs allow you to change the name from within the program so I don't know if this is a poorly implemented program by HP or something else I missed in the instructions. So it isn't as easy to use as I expected, but it does work.
By the way I'm using the DV9010us as a replacement for my tx2120us since it died last week due to the overheating problem. Although the dv9000s have the same processor and graphics this unit is running almost 60 degrees cooler than my tx2000 did. Doubt that I'll be having the overheating problems with this one. I'm going to have the tx2120us re-balled by PC Pitstop in Avon, NY and hopefully this will restore it. I love the tx, but this dv9000's 17 inch screen is wonderful compared to the 12.1 inch screen of the tx. I've always used an external monitor at home anyway, so the DV9000 will become my wife's new machine to replace her old Compaq Presario 715us laptop that is 8+ years old.
violetblueskies
08-04-2011 08:11 AM (229 days ago)
i just wanted to let you guys know that i tried to upgrade a presario v5204nr from its celeron m 410 1.46ghz to a core 2 duo t5200 (sl9vp) and it wasn't compatible. i know the laptop works cause when i swap it to the celeron it works fine and when trying out the t5200 it just sits there on a black screen. the cpu was tested working so its not the cpu. i have the latest f24 bios update and i do know my way around the inside of a laptop. i took your advice erico by trying out the t5xxx assuming it should work since the bus speeds were the same 533mhz.
these were statements made to bios rev. for this laptop:
-Adds support for Intel Core Duo Processor T2050,
Intel Core Duo Processor T2250, and Intel Core Solo Processor T1350.
-Update processor Micro Code to support D0 stepping processor.
-Supports Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. erico you had said this earlier in the thread regarding the same laptop:
"The T5200, T5300 and T1350 should work with your laptop for upgrades.
They are reported to work with other makers laptop with the same chipset
that yours has. These processors have the same FSB as your Celeron M.
Anything with a higher designation number is reported to not work."
here are specs to the t5200
http://www.cpu-world.com/sspec/SL/SL9VP.html
i did further research and found that the southbridge only supports up to 33w tdp max.
http://ark.intel.com/products/27680/Intel-82801GBM-IO-Controller
whereas the t5200 tdp is 34w.
this is the specs to the t2250 which runs at tdp 31w.
http://ark.intel.com/products/27232/Intel-Core-Duo-Processor-T2250-%282M-Cache-1_73-GHz-533-MHz-FSB%...
i took a look at the list of core 2 duo mobile processors with the m socket and found they all fall in the range of 34-35w tdp.
whereas the core duo mobile processors are around 31w tdp. which leads me to believe the statement made concerning the core 2 duo support in the bios rev. was a typo and was referring to core duo.
if i'm wrong about something let me know. more importantly i just wanted to let the public know about the incompatibility.
REima23
08-09-2011 05:05 AM (224 days ago)
hello all
is it possible to upgrade the CPU on Compaq Presario CQ71-403SA Notebook PC, of so which type or up to what please?
Current CPU is
Processor
● Intel® Pentium® Processor T4400
● 2.2 GHz, Level 2 cache 1 MB, Intel® PM45
cheers
DavidRodriguez
08-11-2011 02:43 PM (222 days ago)
Hi, I have a laptop HP Pavilion g4 1085la. It came with Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bits and 4GB RAM.
I increased RAM to 8 GB RAM DDR· (2 slots of 4 GB RAM) but now the laptop is slower.
Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? The only program installed after the RAM increasing was Windows 7 Service Pack 1.
Thanks in advance for your time and help.
David
gregzeng
08-17-2011 08:44 AM (216 days ago)
Off-topic to the thread title - but overheating ... very common to all powerful notebooks.
Searching You-tube on DV7, I found notebook repair shops advising to use a soldering iron, making ventilation holes near the CPU, GPU etc, in the plastic under the case ... none can see it, etc.
On my many powerful notebooks, I removed the HDD plastic cover commpletely, and taped/ wired the HDD into place. On my new Pavvy DV7, LD949PA#ABG, the online pdf manuals explain how ro update, clean ... the unit, but it had WARRANTY VOID protection stickers on the one large case-bottom cover. My previous notebooks had many smaller covers.
ATM I have a fan-forced laptop cooler underneath, but my CPU often reports overheating (room temperature in our Australian winter is 17 degrees centigrade). Summer .... might need to break the Warranty stickers. Clean soldering the air-holes means removingg the plastic underplate - for a clean, professional appearance.
Lushee
08-18-2011 08:23 AM (215 days ago)
I don't know if somebody ask this before..
I want to upgrade my laptop.. but from the pdf attached in front, I hv to change the components with the one in the system's BIOS list.
then, is it possible to change the BIOS?
SH4RK
08-21-2011 04:09 AM (212 days ago)
Hello,
does DV5-1180eh support P9600?
In Service manual, T5800 changeable with:
Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 483859-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9400 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 483860-001
Intel Core Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 483861-001 (I thing, it's P8600)
Intel Core Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 486523-001 (I thing, it's P8400)
They differ in the type of the socket... (PGA478: T9600, T9400, P8600, P8400, PPGA478: T5800)
Thank you for replying!
sharonbysouth
08-22-2011 04:17 AM (211 days ago)
i have a huge problem with my hp pavilion dv6700 notebook pc". i t RUNS SO HOT I THINK IT MAY BE A REAL PROBLEM -
i have not been able to use it for 2/3 days as error reports kept telling me i had used a device such as a camera - but i have not - please help me as i am in the middle of rural FRANCE and rely totaly on my laptop for everything
Yash92
08-27-2011 12:00 AM (206 days ago)
Hi there, i have a HP Pavilion dv6767tx notebook, i would like to know if i can upgrade my cpu , if yes then to which model and type to upgrade to?
Current CPU Specs:
Notebook P/n: KP162PA#ACJ,
Serial no: CNF8092J8G
erico
09-12-2011 06:44 AM (190 days ago)
Download and run CPU-z. It will tell you what CPU is installed and which socket format it is.
Best regards,
erico
erico
09-12-2011 06:52 AM (190 days ago)
Hi,
Yash92 wrote:
Hi there, i have a HP Pavilion dv6767tx notebook, i would like to know if i can upgrade my cpu , if yes then to which model and type to upgrade to?
Current CPU Specs:
Notebook P/n: KP162PA#ACJ,
Serial no: CNF8092J8G
Core2 Duo 2.20-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz front side bus (FSB)
I cross referenced the information from the
Service & Maintenence guide to the
T7500 socket P processor.
This CPU is a 400 MHz performance increase that you will notice and appreciate.
Best regards,
erico
xristos
09-14-2011 10:40 PM (188 days ago)
Hi,
I have a Pavilion dv6-2030ev and I want to know if there is a problem and my rams running at 667 MHz although are 1333 DDR3. Can I do something to make the running at 1333 or is my laptops' problem?Also If I upgrade my two memories with
this will I notice any speed difference or they run again at 667 from 1066??
Thanks,
Chris
erico
09-21-2011 12:08 PM (181 days ago)
667mHz is 1333 DDR3. It is a double data rate. That is what the DDR stands for. :) Double it (2*667)and mathematically you will get approximately 1333.
If you upgrade the memory modules be certain and purchase guaranteed compatible memory modules and replace them as a set. Do not mix and match memory module sizes and speeds. By that I mean use a pair of identical 4GB DDR3 memory modules. Only purchase top brands link Kingston, Crucial and Corsair to name just a few.
Regards,
Erico
fatakesto
09-21-2011 11:50 PM (181 days ago)
A great post I found after lot of searching!!
I have an oldie- 2003 ze5385us and it is in not-working condition for past 1 year. The old symptoms have still not gone- RAM gets hot -> fan runs always -> battery goes for less time. I hardly found support for this in India- including all HP service centres!
My question now is:
1. Can I replace the RAMs. I think these are DDR1, is there any brand of RAMs I should buy?
2. I also want to replace the HDD. Being 2003 model, I guess it would be IDE. What are my options?
Thanks in advance.
xristos
09-22-2011 01:35 AM (180 days ago)
Of course you can replace both RAM and HDD!
Western Digital is one of the best hdd manufacter. WD Scorpio Blue is still in production with IDE interface ;)
About memmory corsair has DDR1 and I think is the best value for money!!!
High quality both brands!
Hope help you :)
wand
09-30-2011 11:56 AM (172 days ago)
Have a nearly dead dv9235nr. Looking for new mother board and wondering if there are any upgrades for processor or graphics on this machine?
Cesar1819
10-04-2011 11:15 PM (168 days ago)
Hello mine is a HP Pavilion dv6z-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC and I was wondering what type of processors can I upgrade to?
erico
10-27-2011 07:43 AM (145 days ago)
Hi,
Welcome to the HP Forum!
fatakesto wrote:
A great post I found after lot of searching!!
I have an oldie- 2003 ze5385us and it is in not-working condition for past 1 year. The old symptoms have still not gone- RAM gets hot -> fan runs always -> battery goes for less time. I hardly found support for this in India- including all HP service centres!
My question now is:
1. Can I replace the RAMs. I think these are DDR1, is there any brand of RAMs I should buy?
2. I also want to replace the HDD. Being 2003 model, I guess it would be IDE. What are my options?
Thanks in advance.
The RAM is DDR 266 Mhz PC2100
the systemboard supports 1GB ( 2 * 512MB DDR modules) buy them 9.5mm High as a pair.
The hard disk is EIDE (enhanced IDE 9.5mm height .
regards,
erico
erico
10-27-2011 07:47 AM (145 days ago)
Hi,
Welcome to the HP Forum!
Cesar1819 wrote:
Hello mine is a HP Pavilion dv6z-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC and I was wondering what type of processors can I upgrade to?
Download
CPU-z and post the current processor and the information about the system board that is installed.
Identify your notebook with the p/n found on a barcoded sticker on the bottom of the notebook or in HP Support Assistant or the BIOS. "dv6z-3000 CTO" does not tell me the configuration of the notebook. CTO means configure to order.
regards,
erico
erico
10-27-2011 07:52 AM (145 days ago)
Hi,
Welcome to the HP Forum!
wand wrote:
Have a nearly dead dv9235nr. Looking for new mother board and wondering if there are any upgrades for processor or graphics on this machine?
The
HP Pavilion dv9000 Notebook PC - Maintenence & Service guide lists applicable processors by installed system board (mother board). Download and run the
CPU-z utility to see which motherboard is installed. post that here and either of us can peruse the manual to see what is compatible and available.
regards,
erico
bonesdad
10-30-2011 08:51 AM (142 days ago)
Looking at replacing/upgrading the wifi card on my HDx16t. It currently contains the Intel 5100 agn. Having trouble connecting to network now after 2+ years of troubled service.
What are my options for upgrade?
Do I have to buy via HP?
Thanks!
erico
11-02-2011 06:33 AM (139 days ago)
Hi,
Welcome to the HP Forum! :)
bonesdad wrote:
Looking at replacing/upgrading the wifi card on my HDx16t. It currently contains the Intel 5100 agn. Having trouble connecting to network now after 2+ years of troubled service.
What are my options for upgrade?
Do I have to buy via HP? No. As long as the wireless module is listed as applicable in the service and maintenence guide it should work. You can buy the part from an other than HP vendor.
Thanks!
What is the entire p/n that is on the barcoded sticker of your notebook? I am unable to identify your notebook with the information that you posted.
Kind regards,
erico
ap1991
11-03-2011 02:20 PM (138 days ago)
I want to upgrade my processor in my compact presario cq62 (product number is wq849ua#aba). I have found what processors are supported but some say only for model 1.1 or 1.2. Im just wondering how do I know what model I have? Also is it possible to upgrade the graphics card? Thanks Anthony
erico
11-05-2011 04:06 AM (136 days ago)
Hi,
Welcome to the HP Forum! :)
ap1991 wrote:
I want to upgrade my processor in my compact presario cq62 (product number is wq849ua#aba). I have found what processors are supported but some say only for model 1.1 or 1.2. Im just wondering how do I know what model I have? Also is it possible to upgrade the graphics card? Thanks Anthony
" Im just wondering how do I know what model I have?"
Excellent question. I will ask HPAMD Phenom II P860 Processor(2.0 GHZ 1.5 MB L2 cache1066MHz)-Triple core 25 W (for model 1.2 only)
''how do I know what model I have?'' I will have to ask HP on this one as well.
Upgrading the graphics solution in a notebook is generally not possible.
If your notebook has UMA graphics (graphics chip integrated into the systemboard chipset) then upgrading is not possible
except with the use of exotic external graphics upgrades. If your notebook has switchable graphics it is possible. Switchable graphics means that there is a discrete mini-PCIe graphics modue installed. The problem is that only modules that are listed as optional by HP will be supported by the BIOS. Without BIOS support a discrete graphics module will not operate.
Kind regards,
erico
The-gamer
11-09-2011 02:22 AM (132 days ago)
Hay.
Just found this page from google as i was looking for an answer and i beleave u can help.
I own a Hp Pavilion dv7 3101sa and i was wondering if i can upgrade the amd turion II m520.
I am looking for something with more ghz then i have atm which i beleave is 2.3ghz and im looking for a list of names and ghz to compare prices.
my cpu-z results are :
Name: AMD Turion II M520
Code name: Caspain
Max TDP 31 w
Package: Socket S1 (638)
Technology: 45 mm
Core VID 0.775 V
Spec: AMD Turion II dual-core mobile m520
Family: F
Model: 6
Stepping: 2
Ext family: 10
Ext. model: 6
Revision: DA-C2
instructions: MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE (1,2,3,4A), x86-64, AMD-V
Also i would like to now how easy / the steps taken to change the cpu... e.g. do i have to take the keyboard off and screen or is their a pannel underneath to remove and have instant acsess.?
Thanks
Down (L.C)
erico
11-09-2011 02:33 AM (132 days ago)
The-gamer wrote:
Hay.
Just found this page from google as i was looking for an answer and i beleave u can help.
I own a Hp Pavilion dv7 3101sa and i was wondering if i can upgrade the amd turion II m520.
I am looking for something with more ghz then i have atm which i beleave is 2.3ghz and im looking for a list of names and ghz to compare prices.
my cpu-z results are :
Name: AMD Turion II M520
Code name: Caspain
Max TDP 31 w
Package: Socket S1 (638)
Technology: 45 mm
Core VID 0.775 V
Spec: AMD Turion II dual-core mobile m520
Family: F
Model: 6
Stepping: 2
Ext family: 10
Ext. model: 6
Revision: DA-C2
instructions: MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE (1,2,3,4A), x86-64, AMD-V
Also i would like to now how easy / the steps taken to change the cpu... e.g. do i have to take the keyboard off and screen or is their a pannel underneath to remove and have instant acsess.? Most people would consider it to be a challenging task. Changing the CPU requires complete disassembly of the notebook.
Thanks
Down (L.C)
The AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core M640 35-W,2.60-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core M620 35-W,2.50-GHz with 2-MB L2 cacheare compatible and supported by the BIOS. There are a few other slower CPUs but for a noticeable performance increase at least a 20-300 MHz increase is needed.. I suggest that you become familiar with this dv7Service and Maintenence guide. It is written for technicians, but you still might find it helpful. Kind regards,erico
The-gamer
11-09-2011 03:20 AM (132 days ago)
Thank you for ur replie.
done some more research, well trying to find the costs of the 2.60ghz processor spare parts no 576256-001, but on AMD wepsite i carnt find it, do you happen to know were i should look?
erico
11-09-2011 03:29 AM (132 days ago)
The-gamer wrote:
Thank you for ur replie.
done some more research, well trying to find the costs of the 2.60ghz processor spare parts no 576256-001, but on AMD wepsite i carnt find it, do you happen to know were i should look?
That depends on the region of the world you are located in. I live in Europe. If you live in the states, try eBay.
I found this one on eBay. I don't know if I would trust it. The price is way too low to be believable. It seems too good to be true.
regards,
erico
The-gamer
11-09-2011 03:59 AM (132 days ago)
ap1991
11-09-2011 07:57 PM (132 days ago)
" Im just wondering how do I know what model I have?" Excellent question. I will ask HP
AMD Phenom II P860 Processor(2.0 GHZ 1.5 MB L2 cache1066MHz)-Triple core 25 W (for model 1.2 only)
''how do I know what model I have?'' I will have to ask HP on this one as well.
Just wondering if you heard from HP. Thanks Anthony
erico
11-10-2011 03:17 AM (131 days ago)
ap1991 wrote:
" Im just wondering how do I know what model I have?" Excellent question. I will ask HP
AMD Phenom II P860 Processor(2.0 GHZ 1.5 MB L2 cache1066MHz)-Triple core 25 W (for model 1.2 only)
''how do I know what model I have?'' I will have to ask HP on this one as well.
Just wondering if you heard from HP. Thanks Anthony
Not yet. I am waiting also.
regards,
erico
erico
11-11-2011 09:31 AM (130 days ago)
Hi,
The response from an HP Pro forum member:
Your notebook is a version 1.0. It is not normally information available to the public
Best regards,
erico.
ap1991
11-16-2011 11:45 PM (125 days ago)
Could i install a processor that is 35 watts when my current processor is 25 watts? Would i need anything extra to install? I have a compaq presario cq62
Dushyant
11-17-2011 12:19 PM (124 days ago)
I have the DV6000 HP (2006 model) notebook and I would like to upgrade the motherboard and Grahics card(1gb less than $100). ( with HDMI).
Keeping my existing 2gb ram and other relavent components.
Is it possible to do that.
if yes please some suggest the motherboard type and graphics card.
erico
11-23-2011 07:29 AM (118 days ago)
Hi Dushyant,
Dushyant wrote:
I have the DV6000 HP (2006 model) notebook and I would like to upgrade the motherboard and Grahics card(1gb less than $100). ( with HDMI).
Keeping my existing 2gb ram and other relavent components.
Is it possible to do that.
if yes please some suggest the motherboard type and graphics card.
Upgrading a 2006 notebook with a more modern motherboard and graphics solution for less than $100.00 is just not going to happen, Sorry to have to give you bad news. It is more expensive to upgrade a notebook than a desktop PC.
A notebook is very unlike a desktop PC. It does not come delivered with open access to a motherboard and easily accessible slots to place new video cards in. Upgrading a notebook video graphics is something that normally just cannot be done without making major changes to the notebook. When you buy a notebook you are generally stuck with the graphics solution that you chose when you made the purchase.
There are exotic and (relative to what expensive is to you) expensive external graphics solutions for notebooks available.
Best regards,
erico
ap1991
11-27-2011 12:37 PM (114 days ago)
Could i install a processor that is 35 watts when my current processor is 25 watts? Would i need anything extra to install? I have a compaq presario cq62
erico
11-28-2011 03:38 AM (113 days ago)
ap1991 wrote:
Could i install a processor that is 35 watts when my current processor is 25 watts? Would i need anything extra to install? I have a compaq presario cq62
Hi ap1992,
Please identify your notebook with the product name. An example of a complete identification is the identification of my dv7 as in my signature.. cq62 is just the series so it is not anaccurate enough identification. I also need to know which processor is installed in your notebook and whether it has the onboard or discrete graphics.
Best regards,
erico
Dushyant
11-28-2011 07:03 AM (113 days ago)
Sorry you got it wrong, I dont want under 100$ upgrade. I was mentioning my buget of graphics card but not Moderboard upgrade.
Any way, I would like to know upgrading Graphics card and Moderboard both. Although would like to use existing RAM and Processor.
Anyidea What (series of) moderboard and (series of) Graphics card to go for so that I can be accomodated in the same DV6000 Notebook.
So I look for where I can get those components.
marc12868
11-28-2011 06:43 PM (113 days ago)
I have a Hp compaq presario cq56-219WM with the folllowing specs:
Mainboard : HP 1605
Chipset : Intel GL40 rev7
Processor : Intel Celeron 900 @ 2.2GHZ
Physical Memory : 2GB ddr2 ram (2 1GB ddr2 sticks)
Video Card : Mobile Intel series 4 express chipset family
I would like to know what cpus I could upgrade to.
erico
11-29-2011 07:01 AM (112 days ago)
Dushyant wrote:
Sorry you got it wrong, I dont want under 100$ upgrade. I was mentioning my buget of graphics card but not Moderboard upgrade.
Any way, I would like to know upgrading Graphics card and Moderboard both. Although would like to use existing RAM and Processor.
Anyidea What (series of) moderboard and (series of) Graphics card to go for so that I can be accomodated in the same DV6000 Notebook.
So I look for where I can get those components.
Even an graphics upgrade for < $100.00 is not going to happen unless you somehow get an
unbelievably fantastic deal somewhere.
I don't think that you understand that upgrading a notebook system board and/or graphics unless you have a large budget is not an inexpensive prospect. That is why
when you purchase a notebook it pays to take your time and choose wisely to try to futureproof yourself at least for a couple of years.
Best regards,
erico
ap1991
11-29-2011 02:02 PM (112 days ago)
could i upgrade my 25 watt processor to a 35 watt processor?
Here is my laptop
Compaq Presario Laptop PC CQ62-209wm:- AMD Athlon II dual-core P320 processor
2.10GHz, Up to 3.2GT/s System Bus, 1MB L2 Cache
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 and up to 1534MB total graphics memory
Zeso
12-06-2011 05:07 AM (105 days ago)
Hello, i want to upgrate my CPU and Ram on my laptop.
HP pavilion dv6500 (dv6617en), motherboard Quanta 30D2 79.2E, bios hp f.58
1) Current ram is 2048-MB (PC2-5300, 333-MHz, DDR2), how much is max? 4gb (2x2) or 8(4x4)?
2) Current CPU is Intel Pentium Dual Cpu T2310@ 1.46 GHz 533MZ socket P
Will these Cpu's work for my laptop?
Pentium Dual Core T2410 2 GHz 533MHz
Pentium Dual Core T4500 2,3 GHz 800MHz
or are there other cpu that are over 2GHz that will on work on my laptop?
terric65
12-11-2011 01:16 PM (100 days ago)
I have a G71-333NR Notebook and the center thing that the CDs attach to has come off. Is it possible to get a replacement drive? And if so, how much would it cost?
Thank you
Josh9114
12-18-2011 01:17 PM (93 days ago)
Hi my name is josh and I have a pavilion dv7-6175us entertainment model with a 2nd gen i5 2410m processor. what can I upgrade to?
ap1991
12-23-2011 02:05 AM (88 days ago)
are we going to get any help?
igonni
01-02-2012 09:02 AM (78 days ago)
hi to everybody can i buy separatly buy i7 cpu and replaced instead of i5 on this model of laptop
HP Pavilion dv7-4269wm
c4
01-10-2012 03:56 AM (70 days ago)
Hi, i have a CQ40-302LA notebook, i want to know if i can upgrade my cpu.
p/n: NN793LA#ABM
Processor: Intel® Celeron® Processor 585 (1M Cache, 2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB)
Motherboard: Compal 3607 99.C3
Chipset: Intel GL40 Rev. 07
Thanks in advance.
Josh9114
01-10-2012 07:07 AM (70 days ago)
Hi erico. My name is josh and I was wondering if you could possibly give me a list of processors I could use to upgrade my laptop. Ive been thinking about getting a better laptop for recording and producing music but if I can upgrade to the cpu I want I shouldnt have to. The model is hp pavilion dv7-6175us entertainment and it has the stock cpu the intel core i5-2410m. Thank you very much for any info u can share. Josh.
vigossive24
01-14-2012 07:03 AM (66 days ago)
Can I change the video card of my hp pavilion g4 series notebook? it has a dedicated grapchics card, so can I change that dedicated graphics card to an another dedicated graphics card?
soflarick
01-18-2012 07:11 AM (62 days ago)
DV4-1548dx, would like to upgrade CPU. What are my options? Thank you.
It currently has a T4300 Intel Pentium, Penryn, Socket P (478), 45nm, dual core, 2.10Ghz, 800mhz bus speed.
I maxxed the RAM at 8GB.
podandpol
01-22-2012 06:26 AM (58 days ago)
I have a hp g60 549dx laptop, I was wondering if I can replace the CPU with a quad core (whether or ot its recommended)
product# VY794UA#ABA
juraj
01-30-2012 12:18 PM (50 days ago)
Hello Erico, please Help me, with upgrade my laptop. It is HP Pavilion XT155. What processor and RAM modules ( how combination of CPU and RAM modules (PC2100 or higher?) ) can I install to my motherboard. Thank you very much. Output from CPU Z:
CPU
Name: Intel Celeron
Codename: Northwood
Brand ID: 15
Package: Socket 478 mPGA
Technology: 0.13um
Spec.: Mobile Intel Celeron CPU 1.80GHz
Family: F, Model: 2, Stepping: 7
Ext.Family:F, Ext..Model 2, Rvision C1
Instructions: MMX, SSE[1.2]
Corespeed: 1794.5MHz
Multiplier: x18.0
Bus Speed 99.7MHz
Rated FSB 398.8MHz
L1Data: 8KBytes 4-way
Trace: 12Kuops 8-way
Level2: 256KBytes 4-way
MAINBOARD
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Chipset: ATI RS200/RS200M Rev.02
Southbridge: ALI M1533 Rev.00
Bios: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Version: KE.M1.45
Date: 01/07/2005
MEMORY
DDR 512MBytes
PC2100 (133MHz) Samsung
GRAPHICS
ATI IGP 340M 64MBytes
erico
02-06-2012 04:35 AM (43 days ago)
podandpol wrote:
I have a hp g60 549dx laptop, I was wondering if I can replace the CPU with a quad core (whether or ot its recommended)
product# VY794UA#ABA
Sorry, but a quad core CPU is not compatible with the G60 or CQ60 notebooks.
erico
02-06-2012 04:41 AM (43 days ago)
juraj wrote:
Hello Erico, please Help me, with upgrade my laptop. It is HP Pavilion XT155. What processor and RAM modules ( how combination of CPU and RAM modules (PC2100 or higher?) ) can I install to my motherboard. Thank you very much. Output from CPU Z:
CPU
Name: Intel Celeron
Codename: Northwood
Brand ID: 15
Package: Socket 478 mPGA
Technology: 0.13um
Spec.: Mobile Intel Celeron CPU 1.80GHz
Family: F, Model: 2, Stepping: 7
Ext.Family:F, Ext..Model 2, Rvision C1
Instructions: MMX, SSE[1.2]
Corespeed: 1794.5MHz
Multiplier: x18.0
Bus Speed 99.7MHz
Rated FSB 398.8MHz
L1Data: 8KBytes 4-way
Trace: 12Kuops 8-way
Level2: 256KBytes 4-way
MAINBOARD
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Chipset: ATI RS200/RS200M Rev.02
Southbridge: ALI M1533 Rev.00
Bios: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Version: KE.M1.45
Date: 01/07/2005
MEMORY
DDR 512MBytes
PC2100 (133MHz) Samsung
GRAPHICS
ATI IGP 340M 64MBytes
Unfortunately, your notebook system board will only support an upgrade to 1GB.
That will be two identical 512MB PC2100 modules.
erico
02-06-2012 04:52 AM (43 days ago)
Josh9114 wrote:
Hi my name is josh and I have a pavilion dv7-6175us entertainment model with a 2nd gen i5 2410m processor. what can I upgrade to?
The following CPUs are compatible. reference source is
dv7 Service and Maintenence guide.
Intel Quad Core i7-2820QM 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 3.10-
GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 8-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
√
Intel Quad Core i7-2720QM 2.20-GHz (turbo up to 3.00-
GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
√
Intel Quad Core i7-2630QM 2.00-GHz (turbo up to 2.90-
GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
√
Intel Dual Core i7-2620M 2.70-GHz (turbo up to 3.40-
GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 4-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
√
Intel Dual Core i5-2540M 2.60-GHz (turbo up to 3.30-
GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
√
Intel Dual Core i5-2520M 2.50-GHz (turbo up to 3.20-
GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
√
Intel Dual Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-
GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
√
Intel Dual Core i5-2410M 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 2.90-
GHz) processor (3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
√
soflarick
02-06-2012 04:54 AM (43 days ago)
DV4-1548dx, would like to upgrade CPU. What are my options? Thank you.
Mainboard says
CPU
erico
02-06-2012 04:58 AM (43 days ago)
vigossive24 wrote:
Can I change the video card of my hp pavilion g4 series notebook? it has a dedicated grapchics card, so can I change that dedicated graphics card to an another dedicated graphics card?
That is a question that cannot be answered without you providing specific identification of your notebook and the installed discrete video card.
vigossive24
02-06-2012 06:37 AM (43 days ago)
I have an hp pavilion g4-1025tx, btw what are the available upgrades on my laptop?
juraj
02-06-2012 07:15 AM (43 days ago)
Thanks, and what kind of processor may I put to my laptop?
erico
02-06-2012 08:21 AM (43 days ago)
vigossive24 wrote:
I have an hp pavilion g4-1025tx, btw what are the available upgrades on my laptop?
What is currently installed?
Some G4 models have Intel CPUs and others have AMD processors installed.
Install and run
CPU-z to find out and then post it here. Is it the 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor?
If you want information about memory upgrades, just use G4-1025tx memory upgrades as the keywords in a Google or Bing search. Only purchase
guaranteed compatible memory modules.
vigossive24
02-07-2012 01:37 AM (42 days ago)
yes it is the i5-2410m
juraj
02-07-2012 05:31 AM (42 days ago)
Hello Erico, please Help me, wat processor can I put to my laptop ze4100 (xt144). Output from CPU Z:
CPU
Name: Intel Celeron
Codename: Northwood
Brand ID: 15
Package: Socket 478 mPGA
Technology: 0.13um
Spec.: Mobile Intel Celeron CPU 1.80GHz
Family: F, Model: 2, Stepping: 7
Ext.Family:F, Ext..Model 2, Rvision C1
Instructions: MMX, SSE[1.2]
Corespeed: 1794.5MHz
Multiplier: x18.0
Bus Speed 99.7MHz
Rated FSB 398.8MHz
L1Data: 8KBytes 4-way
Trace: 12Kuops 8-way
Level2: 256KBytes 4-way
MAINBOARD
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Chipset: ATI RS200/RS200M Rev.02
Southbridge: ALI M1533 Rev.00
Bios: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Version: KE.M1.45
Date: 01/07/2005
MEMORY
DDR 512MBytes
PC2100 (133MHz) Samsung
GRAPHICS
ATI IGP 340M 64MBytes
erico
02-07-2012 06:01 AM (42 days ago)
juraj wrote:
Hello Erico, please Help me, wat processor can I put to my laptop ze4100 (xt144). Output from CPU Z:
CPU
Name: Intel Celeron
Codename: Northwood
Brand ID: 15
Package: Socket 478 mPGA
Technology: 0.13um
Spec.: Mobile Intel Celeron CPU 1.80GHz
Family: F, Model: 2, Stepping: 7
Ext.Family:F, Ext..Model 2, Rvision C1
Instructions: MMX, SSE[1.2]
Corespeed: 1794.5MHz
Multiplier: x18.0
Bus Speed 99.7MHz
Rated FSB 398.8MHz
L1Data: 8KBytes 4-way
Trace: 12Kuops 8-way
Level2: 256KBytes 4-way
MAINBOARD
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Chipset: ATI RS200/RS200M Rev.02
Southbridge: ALI M1533 Rev.00
Bios: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Version: KE.M1.45
Date: 01/07/2005
MEMORY
DDR 512MBytes
PC2100 (133MHz) Samsung
GRAPHICS
ATI IGP 340M 64MBytes
Find your Product number. Does it match those on this document? If it does then the following CPU's are the options available to you. Fortunately those CPU's are now quite inexpensive.
vigossive24
02-08-2012 05:20 AM (41 days ago)
erico yes it is the intel i5-2410m
erico
02-09-2012 11:32 AM (40 days ago)
vigossive24 wrote:
erico yes it is the intel i5-2410m
Ok. Then this is the list of optional CPUs, including yours. Does the chipset match what CPU-z says?
.
soflarick
02-09-2012 01:04 PM (40 days ago)
Please reply to this question. The laptop is now my do-it-all, and I want to maximize its performance without having to build a desktop. Thank you.
Laptop cpu and mainboard Info is on previous page.
DV4-1548dx, would like to upgrade CPU. What are my options? Thank you.
Mainboard says
CPU
Josh9114
02-09-2012 02:57 PM (40 days ago)
Hello. I have a pavilion dv7-6175us entertainment laptop and I really want to upgrade the processor instead of buying a new laptop because its very difficult to sell the one I have for enough to make it cost effective to do that. Is it possible to upgrade the processor on this laptop? and if so which processors could I upgrade to with this model? thank you for any info. josh
erico
02-10-2012 06:00 AM (39 days ago)
soflarick wrote:
Please reply to this question. The laptop is now my do-it-all, and I want to maximize its performance without having to build a desktop. Thank you.
Laptop cpu and mainboard Info is on previous page.
DV4-1548dx, would like to upgrade CPU. What are my options? Thank you.
Mainboard says
CPU
I will edit this shortly. I have no idea why your images appear when editing but not elsewhere.
Please post the product name. Remove the battery and you should see it inside the battery compartment.
soflarick
02-10-2012 08:01 AM (39 days ago)
Behind the battery I found these strings of numbers:
J2251379803787
VZ276UA#ABA
Rev 30F7-140 PCID 0399140002241210100020000
HSTNN-C51C
Thanks a lot.
erico
02-10-2012 08:26 AM (39 days ago)
The following processors are listed as optional for your dv4 notebook. Reference source is the
maintanence & service guide. Intel® Core™ Duo with 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB)
T9600 2.8-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache
T9550 2.66-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache
T9400 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache
P8700 2.53-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
P8600 2.4-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
P8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
T5900 2.2-GHz processor with 2-MB L2 cache
P7450 2.13-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
P7350 2.0-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
T6600 2.2-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
T6400 2.06-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache
T5800 2.0-GHz processor with 2-MB L2 cache
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core
T4200 2.0-GHz processor with 4-MB L2 cache
T3400 2.16-GHz processor with 1-MB L2 cache
T3200 2.00-GHz processor with 1-
MB L2 cache
Intel Celeron®
T1600 1.66-GHz processor with 2-MB L2 cache
soflarick
02-10-2012 08:30 AM (39 days ago)
Sweet. Looks like I can really bump the CPU performance. Thanks again.
Do you know if I can update the GPU?
Josh9114
02-10-2012 08:32 AM (39 days ago)
That is I really am asking if it is possible to just replace the processor without harming anything on or in the laptop. And if there is anything I would have to replace with the cpu in order for this to work and again not mess anything up on my computer.
erico
02-10-2012 10:23 AM (39 days ago)
That will depend on your technical ability. Notebooks are notoriously difficult to modify for the average person. People who ask the questions you see here in this thread generally have the level of ability that it takes and accept the risk of damage to their laptop as their own. If you don't have the confidence to do it, then pay someone else to do the job properly.
Josh9114
02-10-2012 08:55 PM (39 days ago)
Oh I definitley intend on having a professional at a shop do it where theres a guarentee or something. I just wanted to know if it was possible. Also do you know if hp will do this for me?
erico
02-11-2012 01:59 AM (38 days ago)
Josh9114 wrote:
Oh I definitley intend on having a professional at a shop do it where theres a guarentee or something. I just wanted to know if it was possible. Also do you know if hp will do this for me?
I have never known anyone to ask before. It is probably not very likely but possible. I would expect it to be quite expensive to have it done by HP. The selection of the processor in a notebook PC is done during the purchase process. That is why some notebooks are designated CTO (configured to order).
vigossive24
02-11-2012 04:32 AM (38 days ago)
can i also change the video card on an hp pavilion g4-1025tx?
Josh9114
02-11-2012 12:39 PM (38 days ago)
Ok. I guess it would probably be better to have it done locally anyway so I dont have to worry about sending it off and getting broken or lost on the way there or back. one more question if i may, when replacing the processor do I then also have to replace the chipset as well? or is it possible to use the same ont thats in there and just replace the processor? Thank You very much for your answers. They've been very helpful.
erico
02-12-2012 01:29 AM (37 days ago)
Josh9114 wrote:
Ok. I guess it would probably be better to have it done locally anyway so I dont have to worry about sending it off and getting broken or lost on the way there or back. one more question if i may, when replacing the processor do I then also have to replace the chipset as well? or is it possible to use the same ont thats in there and just replace the processor? Thank You very much for your answers. They've been very helpful.
In order to replace the chipset you would have to replace the motherboard. The chipset is soldered onto the motherboard of the notebook. That is not necessary and would not be cost effective at all.
Ultrabook
02-27-2012 05:48 AM (22 days ago)
hi i have Pavilion G5060ET i want to upgrade the cpu and could not get any help from my country's hp help desk.
so i want to learn which cpus do my laptop supports
CPU Model: 30C6
Chipset : i943/940GML
Southbridge: 82801GHM(ICH7-MU)
Bios Version :F.24
Can you please give me the list of intel CPUs that are supported for my mainboard?
i am searching for weeks to find out.
i also could not find any documents about my laptop because it is a bit old
What elsi is, i am also need to learn how much RAM can i plug in . there is 2 slots. can i use 2*2gb ddr2 667mhz RAMs?
GOAgency
02-27-2012 09:57 AM (22 days ago)
Hi,
I have a DV6-1220EF with :
- MOTHERBOARD : 518432-001 (BIOS F.46)
- CPU : Dual Core T4200
- RAM : 4Go DDR2-800
- GPU : RADEON HD4530 512 Mo
I would like to replace my CPU with a Core 2 Duo T9600 or T9800.
Could you confirm that it's possible ?
Thanks in advance,
Olivier.
GOAgency
02-27-2012 10:09 AM (22 days ago)
Sorry, its a DV6-1120EF...
erico
02-29-2012 05:16 AM (20 days ago)
GOAgency wrote:
Sorry, its a DV6-1120EF...
Pleaase run CPU-z and let me know if the chipset is
Intel PM45 (has discrete graphics module) or
Intel GM45 (uses onboard Intel graphics chip).
The list I have found is pretty extensive. Reference source:
HP dv6 Maintenence & service Guide Intel® Core™2 Duo T9900 3.06-GHz with 6-MB
L2 cache and 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB)
Intel® Core™2 Duo T9800 2.93-GHz with 6-MB
L2 cache and 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB)
Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz with 6-MB L2
cache and 1066-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo T9550 2.66-GHz with 6-MB L2
cache and 1066-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo T9400 2.53-GHz with 6-MB L2
cache and 1066-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo T6600 2.20-GHz with 2-MB L2
cache and 800-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo T6500 2.10-GHz with 2-MB L2
cache and 800-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo T6400 2.00-GHz with 2-MB L2
cache and 800-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo T5800 2.00-GHz with 2-MB L2
cache and 800-MHz FSB
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 2.10-GHz with
1-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core T4200 2.00-GHz with
1-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 2.16-GHz with 1-
MB L2 cache and 667-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo P8800 2.66-GHz with 3-MB L2
cache and 1066-MHz FSB
Intel Core2 Duo P8700 2.53-GHz with 3-MB L2
cache and 1066-MHz FSB
Intel Core Duo P8600 2.40-GHz with 3-MB L2
cache and 1066-MHz FSB
erico
02-29-2012 05:18 AM (20 days ago)
Ultrabook wrote:
hi i have Pavilion G5060ET i want to upgrade the cpu and could not get any help from my country's hp help desk.
so i want to learn which cpus do my laptop supports
CPU Model: 30C6
Chipset : i943/940GML
Southbridge: 82801GHM(ICH7-MU)
Bios Version :F.24
Can you please give me the list of intel CPUs that are supported for my mainboard?
i am searching for weeks to find out.
i also could not find any documents about my laptop because it is a bit old
What elsi is, i am also need to learn how much RAM can i plug in . there is 2 slots. can i use 2*2gb ddr2 667mhz RAMs?
Unfortunately I have been unable to find anything other than the specifications documentation on your notebook. I cannot locate a Service & Maintence Guide for this model.
Was that you over at Tom's Hardware? :)
Ultrabook
02-29-2012 05:30 AM (20 days ago)
yes its me again.
the other model number is GH960EA#AB8
is it helpful now?
also the serial number is that {Removed for privacy}
It seems like solved in T.H. but unfortunately it is not. they just gave me the information that i got. but with web search i couldn't get a result.
GOAgency
02-29-2012 06:15 AM (20 days ago)
Thanks for your answer erico,
I have the PM45 chipset on my 518432-001.
I already read the "
HP dv6 Maintenence & service Guide" but this guide is for all the dv6 serie and there are several different mainboards.
I wanted to be sure that T9600 or T9800 fit with the 518432-001. According to this guide, it's OK, isn't it ?
Olivier.
erico
02-29-2012 06:28 AM (20 days ago)
GOAgency wrote:
Thanks for your answer erico,
I have the PM45 chipset on my 518432-001.
I already read the "HP dv6 Maintenence & service Guide" but this guide is for all the dv6 serie and there are several different mainboards.
I wanted to be sure that T9600 or T9800 fit with the 518432-001. According to this guide, it's OK, isn't it ?
Olivier.
Hi Oliver,
According to the guide both are compatible.
The reason I asked you about the chipset to be certain.
GOAgency
02-29-2012 08:08 AM (20 days ago)
I am interested in the Intel Core 2 Duo E8335 (or E8135) too, but it is not listed on the compatible CPU list, why ?
Ultrabook
02-29-2012 09:24 AM (20 days ago)
my latest post in previous page. i am worried not to be seen of it.
erico
03-01-2012 12:27 AM (19 days ago)
If the CPU isn't listed then BIOS support does not exist. The list was compiled by HP and HP chose what should be there and modified the BIOS to add support for all in the list.
erico
03-01-2012 12:29 AM (19 days ago)
Ultrabook wrote:
my latest post in previous page. i am worried not to be seen of it.
Would you rephrase that? I don't understand what you mean by "
i am worried not to be seen of it".
There do not appear to be any CPU upgrades for our notebook available. I am unable to find any information on optional CPUs.
GOAgency
03-01-2012 01:16 AM (19 days ago)
The famous BIOS whitelist, isn't it erico ?
The E8335 is a bit cheaper than the T9800 and he has the same perfs with a 25W TDP !
Some people say that it will recognised like a T9800...
I don't know what to do...
Ultrabook
03-01-2012 09:53 AM (19 days ago)
i mean i think you will skip my latest message.
which was on the previous page. is it clear right now?
Would you rephrase that? I don't understand what you mean by "i am worried not to be seen of it".
There do not appear to be any CPU upgrades for our notebook available. I am unable to find any information on optional CPUs.
ITGuy1
03-11-2012 05:40 PM (9 days ago)
I have an HP elitebook 8540P with the Core I5 520m. Can I upgrade the processor on this unit?
GOAgency
03-14-2012 03:19 PM (6 days ago)
I received my E8335 and I installed it on my DV6.
My BIOS recognizes it, everything works properly.
But I have just a cooling problem, the E8335 gets very hot, about 100°C !
I think the thermal paste I used is of poor quality, It is a cheap paste that I bought on ebay : HY610 Gold Thermal Grease...
I will buy some Artic Cooling MX-2, it should be better...
Has anyone ever had this kind of problem ?