CPU Upgrade on Elitebook 8560p

[Utente39]

Hi all.

My notebook mount an i7-2620M Cpu based on socket 988B rPGA.

Since it often use 100% of available CPU and cores temperature go about to 95°C, my question is:

Since I cannot  buy now a new computer, my question: is it a good idea to change the CPU?

Do you have a list of processors compatible with my computer?

Thank you in advance,

Regards.

[old_geekster]

@Utente39 , welcome to the forum.

Here is the Maintenance and Service Guide for the laptop:  http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03052147

On Pages 90 and 91 is a list of the compatible processors and instructions for replacing them.  The only two processors that are faster than yours is the i7-2630QM and i7-2720QM.  These are both Quad core processors.  If you are already having problems with your processor overheating, it may get worse with one of these installed.  I suggest that you clean your laptop inside of the case thoroughly.  If it has recently begun to overheat this could be the reason.  Be certain to clean the fans to assure they are cooling properly.  While you have the case open, you could remove the processor and change the thermal paste/compound.  You don't want to continue using it without bringing the temperature of the processor considerably below the 95C.  The Tjunctions maximum temperature is 100C.  Here are the specifications provided by Intel: 

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/52231/intel-core-i7-2620m-processor-4m-cache-up...

You can click on the (?) next to the Tjunction to see an explanation of it.

I can't say that I recommend upgrading the processor, but that is for you to decide.  If you can get the temperature of the processor into normal range it may be fine.

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[Utente39]

Hi,

thank you for your fast replies and support.

I looked that also further processors (3rd generation instead 2nd generation, for example i7-3740QM)  use the same socket and clearly they are not present into the manual. I don't know if you can get me a feedback on this, but this is an interesting point for me.

About PC cleaning I already did it. I removed powder from fans and heat sink. Furthermore, I replaced termal interface material, without success. 

I will wait another feedback from you, for the moment thank you again.

Kind Regards.

[old_geekster]

You are welcome, @Utente39!

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@Utente39 wrote:

Hi,

thank you for your fast replies and support.

I looked that also further processors (3rd generation instead 2nd generation, for example i7-3740QM)  use the same socket and clearly they are not present into the manual. I don't know if you can get me a feedback on this, but this is an interesting point for me.  HP has their motherboards made to their specifications.  Therefore, they are not necessarily the same as retail boards.  The processors that are listed as compatible have been fully tested to assure that they will work.  If the processor is not on HP's list there is no way to know if it will work.  This is not recommended.

About PC cleaning I already did it. I removed powder from fans and heat sink. Furthermore, I replaced termal interface material, without success.  This is always a step that I recommend; especially with overheating problems.  Dust on the fans is a common cause of it.

I will wait another feedback from you, for the moment thank you again.  You are welcome!

Kind Regards.

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