Notebook (Laptop) Upgrade FAQ

[spooky_t]

Serial Number: {Removed for privacy}

Product Number: WQ636UA#ABA

Model Number: dv7-4077cl

[erico]

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@PovlMaronde wrote:

What about the RM-72 model? Would that one fit?

TMRM72DAM22GG                 

Thanks 🙂

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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]

Arh, that's too bad... So you're 100% sure, it will now be supported? Not with the latest BIOS either?

[erico]

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@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.

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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]

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]

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]

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@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?   

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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]

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]

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