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I just upgraded my HP pavilion 500-200T CTO desktop's memory to the max (16GB) I was wondering if I could upgrade my processor or is it "fixed" to the motherboard?

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Hi @deerpark243,

Welcome to the HP Support Forums! It is a great place to find the help you need, from other users, HP experts, and other support personnel. I understand you have questions about processor upgrades. I will be glad to help you.

 

First the CPU in not fixed to the mother board.

 

Please refer to Motherboard Specifications, (Memphis-S).

 

About half way down you will see"Processor upgrade informations

 

Please keep me informed of how things went. 

If you require further assistance, let me know and I will gladly do all I can to help you.

Please let me know if this resolves the issue by marking this post as "Accept as Solution".
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Thanks.

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Hi @deerpark243,

Welcome to the HP Support Forums! It is a great place to find the help you need, from other users, HP experts, and other support personnel. I understand you have questions about processor upgrades. I will be glad to help you.

 

First the CPU in not fixed to the mother board.

 

Please refer to Motherboard Specifications, (Memphis-S).

 

About half way down you will see"Processor upgrade informations

 

Please keep me informed of how things went. 

If you require further assistance, let me know and I will gladly do all I can to help you.

Please let me know if this resolves the issue by marking this post as "Accept as Solution".
To simply say thanks, click the Thumbs up below! 🙂

 

Thanks.

Tardis40
I work on behalf of HP
Please click Accept as Solution if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click Kudos Thumbs Up on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
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