Can I increase my laptop's memory or graphic card?

[WMcKinnon]

Hello, I'm trying to run design software (2020 Design) on my laptop and it lags or crashes. Can I increase my memory or graphic card to resolve this problem? I read the graphic card is soldered to the motherboard in my articular model. If this is true upgrading the graphic card would be off the table. Any help you can provide is appreciated.

Product name : HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13-ae0xx

Processor name : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GH

Total memory : 16 GB

Thank you,

Will

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, Will:

Unfortunately, you can do neither.

The memory, processor and graphics are integral parts of the motherboard and are not individually upgradable.

Chapter 3 of the service manual has the list of supported motherboards.

HP Spectre x360 13 Convertible PC Maintenance and Service GuideIMPORTANT! This document is intended ...

Your PC has the best motherboard offered with 16 GB of onboard memory.

All motherboards come with the onboard Intel graphics, so there aren't any motherboards with better graphics.

[WMcKinnon]

I was worried I would have no upgrade options. I'll just have to work with what I have. Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your help.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.