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‎12-20-2024 08:43 PM

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Hello, I have a HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15-dk0xxx and I was wondering what motherboard I would need to replace my current one. I really want to upgrade the CPU and GPU  but I am not sure on what the procedure is. 

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‎12-20-2024 09:30 PM - edited ‎12-20-2024 09:31 PM

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Hi:

 

It will probably cost you more to install a better motherboard in your notebook than buying a new one that comes with better everything.

 

However, if you want to look into it, below is the link to the service manual.

 

Maintenance and Service Guide HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Laptop PCIMPORTANT! This document is intended fo...

 

Chapter 3 has the list of supported motherboards, and fan/heatsink combinations.

 

Make sure you also buy the correct fan/heat sink assembly for whatever GPU you are upgrading to.

 

Good luck finding the parts you need.

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‎12-20-2024 09:30 PM - edited ‎12-20-2024 09:31 PM

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Hi:

 

It will probably cost you more to install a better motherboard in your notebook than buying a new one that comes with better everything.

 

However, if you want to look into it, below is the link to the service manual.

 

Maintenance and Service Guide HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Laptop PCIMPORTANT! This document is intended fo...

 

Chapter 3 has the list of supported motherboards, and fan/heatsink combinations.

 

Make sure you also buy the correct fan/heat sink assembly for whatever GPU you are upgrading to.

 

Good luck finding the parts you need.

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