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03-16-2022 01:12 AM
Hi Team
I want to upgrade the processor of my laptop. currently, my laptop has an Intel i3 7th gen processor and I want to upgrade it to i5 or i7.
Could you please tell me if I can upgrade the processor or not?
Laptop Details:
Product name | HP Notebook - 14q-cs0009tu |
Microprocessor | Intel® Core™ i3-7020U (2.3 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores) |
Memory, standard | 4 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM (1 x 4 GB) |
Video graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 620 |
Hard drive | 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA |
Thanks,
Mahendra
03-16-2022 06:52 AM
Hi:
Notebook processors have been an integral part of the motherboard for many years now.
Unfortunately, the only way to upgrade the processor would be to replace the motherboard with one listed in chapter 3 of your notebook's service manual that may come with a better processor.
HP 14 Laptop PC Maintenance and Service Guide
Generally, the cost of performing such an upgrade, assuming you can find the parts you need, would be very expensive and is usually not worth the time and monetary investment.