CPU & Ram Upgrade

[Egitto3000]

Hello,

I'm interested to upgrade my Notebook CPU and RAM to the maximum, Do you also think if i need to upgrade the Motherboard to support the newest and strongest CPU? I'm considering buying External Mobile GPU Asus RTX 4090, As i need to train AI with my Notebook.

Here is my exact model number: HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13-aw2690nd

Device name Laptop-HpSpecterx360
Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.65 GB usable)
Device ID 75FA6040-BE1A-4768-AFE2-201EDB9915C8
Product ID 00330-80000-00000-AA709
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch Pen and touch support with 10 touch points

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General specifications

Operating system

Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Version: 22631.4317

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Microprocessor

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz

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System memory

8 GB

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Memory slot 1

4GB Micron Technology 4267MHz

Memory slot 2

4GB Micron Technology 4267MHz

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System board

8709 31.32

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System BIOS

F.23

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Video

Graphic device 1

Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics

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Current resolution

1920 x 1080

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Refresh rate

60 Hz

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Version

27.20.100.8853 (14-Oct-20)

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the product specs for your PC.

HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13-aw2690nd Product Specifications | HP® Support

The processor, graphics and memory are integral parts of the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

HP doesn't have a service manual for the 13-aw2xxx model series so no one would know what other motherboards/part numbers you could install.

Not to mention it would be cheaper to buy a notebook with the components you want than to upgrade the motherboard in yours.

[Egitto3000]

How about that the HP Support Assistant found this:

System memory

8 GB

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Memory slot 1

4GB Micron Technology 4267MHz

Memory slot 2

4GB Micron Technology 4267MHz

I'm confused right now, at least about the RAM.

But about buying a new Notebook, i have to sell mine first, to buy or maybe trade with a new one, i hate that i can't upgrade it, It was a very bad experience to get a Notebook that can't be upgraded like this model, never again.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

The memory is soldered.

Micron must make the memory chips that are soldered to the motherboard.

The product specs I posted indicate the memory is onboard.  Onboard = soldered to the motherboard.

Here's the service manual for the original model series which is the only one that exists as HP does not update the manuals as newer models in the series that are introduced to market.

Maintenance and Service Guide HP Spectre x360 13 Convertible PCIMPORTANT! This document is intended ...

Look at chapter 3 of the manual.  There are no memory part numbers.

There are motherboard part numbers that come configured with different amounts of memory.

Look at chapter 5.

You will find no procedure to remove or replace a memory chip.

You will be hard pressed to find any newer 13" notebook from any PC manufacturer that has removable memory.