Notebook (Laptop) Upgrade FAQ

[erico]

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@The-gamer wrote:

Hay.

Just found this page from google as i was looking for an answer and i beleave u can help.

I own a Hp Pavilion dv7 3101sa and i was wondering if i can upgrade the amd turion II m520.

I am looking for something with more ghz then i have atm which i beleave is 2.3ghz and im looking for a list of names and ghz to compare prices.

my cpu-z results are :

Name: AMD Turion II M520

Code name: Caspain

Max TDP 31 w

Package: Socket S1 (638)

Technology: 45 mm

Core VID 0.775 V

Spec: AMD Turion II dual-core mobile m520

Family: F

Model: 6
Stepping: 2
Ext family: 10

Ext. model: 6

Revision: DA-C2

instructions: MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE (1,2,3,4A), x86-64, AMD-V

Also i would like to now how easy / the steps taken to change the cpu... e.g. do i have to take the keyboard off and screen or is their a pannel underneath to remove and have instant acsess.?   Most people would consider it to be a challenging task. Changing the CPU requires complete disassembly of the notebook.

Thanks

Down (L.C)

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The AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core M640 35-W,2.60-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache

      AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core M620 35-W,2.50-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache

are compatible and supported by the BIOS. There are a few other slower CPUs but for a noticeable performance increase at least a 20-300 MHz  increase is needed..

I suggest that you become familiar with this dv7Service and Maintenence guide. It is written for technicians, but you  still might find it helpful.

Kind regards,

erico

[The-gamer]

Thank you for ur replie.

done some more research, well trying to find the costs of the 2.60ghz processor spare parts no 576256-001, but on AMD wepsite i carnt find it, do you happen to know were i should look?

[erico]

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@The-gamer wrote:

Thank you for ur replie.

done some more research, well trying to find the costs of the 2.60ghz processor spare parts no 576256-001, but on AMD wepsite i carnt find it, do you happen to know were i should look?

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That depends on the region of the world you are located in. I live in Europe. If you live in the states, try eBay.

I found this one on eBay. I don't know if I would trust it. The price is way too low to be believable. It seems too good to be true. 

regards,
erico

[The-gamer]

ok thanks

i did some more research and i think i found a 2.7ghz processor and i am lead to beleave tht it will work in my machine is this true.

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/AMD-Turion%20II%20Ultra%20Dual-Core%20Mobile%20M660%20-%20TMM660DB...

Thanks Again

[ap1991]

" Im just wondering how do I know what model I have?" Excellent question. I will ask HP

AMD Phenom II P860 Processor(2.0 GHZ 1.5 MB L2 cache1066MHz)-Triple core 25 W (for model 1.2 only)

''how do I know what model I have?''  I will have to ask HP on this one as well.

Just wondering if you heard from HP.  Thanks Anthony

[erico]

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@ap1991 wrote:

" Im just wondering how do I know what model I have?" Excellent question. I will ask HP

AMD Phenom II P860 Processor(2.0 GHZ 1.5 MB L2 cache1066MHz)-Triple core 25 W (for model 1.2 only)

''how do I know what model I have?''  I will have to ask HP on this one as well.

Just wondering if you heard from HP.  Thanks Anthony

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Not yet. I am waiting also.

regards,

erico

[erico]

Hi,

The response from an HP Pro forum member:

Your notebook is a version 1.0.  It is not normally information available to the public

Best regards,

erico.

[ap1991]

Could i install a processor that is 35 watts when my current processor is 25 watts?    Would i need anything extra to install?   I have a compaq presario cq62

[Dushyant]

I have the DV6000 HP (2006 model) notebook and I would like to upgrade the motherboard and Grahics card(1gb less than $100). ( with HDMI). 

Keeping my existing 2gb ram and other relavent components. 

Is it possible to do that.

if yes please some suggest the motherboard type and graphics card.

[erico]

Hi Dushyant,

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@Dushyant wrote:

I have the DV6000 HP (2006 model) notebook and I would like to upgrade the motherboard and Grahics card(1gb less than $100). ( with HDMI). 

Keeping my existing 2gb ram and other relavent components. 

Is it possible to do that.

if yes please some suggest the motherboard type and graphics card.

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Upgrading a 2006 notebook with a more modern motherboard and graphics solution for less than $100.00 is just not going to happen, Sorry to have to give you bad news. It is more expensive to upgrade a notebook than a desktop PC.

A notebook is very unlike a desktop PC. It does not come delivered with open access to a motherboard and easily accessible slots to place new video cards in. Upgrading a notebook video graphics is something that normally just cannot be done without making major changes to the notebook. When you buy a notebook you are generally stuck with the graphics solution that you chose when you made the purchase.

There are exotic and (relative to what expensive is to you) expensive external graphics solutions for notebooks available.

Best regards,
erico