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Compaq Presario CQ40-337TU
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

Hi,

Just wanted to know if it's possible to upgrade my processor to the higher one and what processor is compatible with my laptop Compaq CQ40-337TU ?

 

Current Specs:

Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T4200 • 2.0 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB, 35W TDP, Socket P

 

If it so, can I upgrade it to Core 2 Duo T9500 or T9600 maybe ?? Or there is other option?...

 

Thanks... 😁

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Hi:

 

It depends on what chipset your notebook has.

 

Run the free utility that I zipped up and attached below, and let me know what chipset it has...GL40 or GM45.

 

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Thanks but I've already download the cpu-z.. and it says that I have GM45/GM47..

chipset..png

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You're very welcome.

 

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

 

Since it has a GM45 chipset, you can upgrade to one of the processors listed in chapter 1.

 

The T9600 would be the best one you could upgrade to.

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01531211

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