Notebook (Laptop) Upgrade FAQ

[vigossive24]

can i also change the video card on an hp pavilion g4-1025tx?

[Josh9114]

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]

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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.

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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]

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]

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]

Sorry, its a DV6-1120EF...

[erico]

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GOAgency wrote:
Sorry, its a DV6-1120EF...

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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]

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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? 

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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]

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]

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.