Notebook (Laptop) Upgrade FAQ

[abefyren]

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]

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

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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

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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]

hi,

any answers pls??

[erico]

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]

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]

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@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

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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]

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@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

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[Crofteh]

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]

Hi,

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@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!

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Very well..glad that you noticed that small detail. Virtually all laptops have drive caddies. 🙂

regards,
erico

[Sphinx]

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?