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‎06-07-2016 03:28 AM - edited ‎06-07-2016 03:29 AM

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Product: Presario CQ42-268tx (WZ2587PA)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I have my Presario CQ42-268tx since last 2010 and i want to upgrade it (its hard drive to SSD and its CPU from i3 to i5) i really love this loptop beacuse it is still working good together with other new models.... what should i do first to find the right spare to use to upgrade..... i already upgraded my RAM to 8gb

 

 

the only issue of this model is you are forcely need to change your hardrive every 2-3years because the drive on the said age within this loptop crashes.... thats why i want to upgrade it.... :Crying: :Crying: :Crying:

 

 

 

Anybody can help me to make my loptop stronger??? 

Good day! :generic:

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‎06-07-2016 06:00 AM

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HERE IS THE MANUAL for that model.  It lists the supported CPU's and the procedure on how to replace the unit.  The list of CPU's in on page 94 and the procedure follows.


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‎06-07-2016 06:00 AM

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HERE IS THE MANUAL for that model.  It lists the supported CPU's and the procedure on how to replace the unit.  The list of CPU's in on page 94 and the procedure follows.


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‎07-12-2016 09:59 PM

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Thanks a lot Sir...

 

One more question sir, My HDD can be upgraded to Solid State Drive? does my board can work with SSD?

 

 

thanks :generic:

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‎07-13-2016 05:01 AM

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I'm sorry, I failed to answer that part of the original post.  Manufacturers do make SSD's that can replace the HDD.  Since your model does not offer that option from the factory, pick a SSD that can use the same SATA interface as the hard drive and has a mounting method to match the present drive.  It might take some investigation to meet those prerequisites but is doable.  If your budget can afford the hit, try to match the size of the current hard drive when purchasing the SSD.  Also, keep in mind the SSD cannot preform to its full potential if the onboard controller cannot match the SSD's speed.


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‎07-24-2016 03:51 AM

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Thanks Sir... Im contented with my loptop specs as of now... thanks for the new learning..... :generic:

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