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HP Pavilion x360 - m3-u103dx
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi, 

So recently my laptop has been acting a bit slow so i checked the CPU usage and its using about 90% but i only have Microsoft edge opened so I've been wanting to replace the CPU and ram but I don't know what is compatible with my motherboard if someone can help me i tried for like 3 hours but could not find a page my product is The HP Pavilion x360 m3 u-103dx convertible and i currently have a intel i7 7200u

 

Thanks,

Khaled

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@Khaled20,

 

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

 

Your HP Pavilion x360 - m3-u103dx (W2L18UA) according to: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05226489.pdf, can be fitted with the faster Intel Core i7-7500U (2.70 GHz up to 3.50GHz in Turbo mode) processor, but because the processor is an integral part of the system (mother) board, you would have to replace the system board (HP p/n: 903240-601), such as this $165 purchase example via eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394216285966?hash=item5bc91f270e:g:NkYAAOSwxN1jCPe2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoJ....

 

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Because this is not a straight (identical) system board replacement, you may have to purchase a new Windows license.

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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@Khaled20,

 

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

 

Your HP Pavilion x360 - m3-u103dx (W2L18UA) according to: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05226489.pdf, can be fitted with the faster Intel Core i7-7500U (2.70 GHz up to 3.50GHz in Turbo mode) processor, but because the processor is an integral part of the system (mother) board, you would have to replace the system board (HP p/n: 903240-601), such as this $165 purchase example via eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394216285966?hash=item5bc91f270e:g:NkYAAOSwxN1jCPe2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoJ....

 

NonSequitur777_0-1662174712298.png

 

NonSequitur777_1-1662174727295.png

 

Because this is not a straight (identical) system board replacement, you may have to purchase a new Windows license.

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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@Khaled20,

 

And with regard to upgrading your RAM, according to the aforementioned HP manual and HP - Compaq Pavilion x360 13-u103dx | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial.com, you can fit up to 2 x 8GB DDR4 PC4-19200, 2400 MHz, Non-ECC, SODIMM, 260-pin RAM sticks.

 

The RAM speed may be throttled down to 1600 MHz:

 

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Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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Thank You So Much! 

 

I Really Appreciate It!

 

Have a good day!

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@Khaled20,

 

You are very welcome -the requested upgrades can be done, but the system board is kind of pricey. If you were to go ahead with these upgrades, changing your HDD to an SSD (if you haven't done so already) would also increase your laptop's performance.

 

On the other hand, say, if gaming is on your mind, perhaps the time has come to consider purchasing a new(er), faster laptop.

 

Good luck!

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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Ok! i will keep that in mind thank you so much! have a great day!

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