UPGRADE A HP 17 CP0XXX

88nazcarfan · ‎04-23-2025

i have a hp 17 AMD ATHLON GOLD 3150U WITH RADEON GRAPHICS 2400 MHZ 8 GB RAM 2 CORE 4 PROCCESORS MODEL # CP0XXX , I REALIZE ITS NO POWER HOUSE , ITS 18 MONTHS OLD AND I DID A FACTORY RESET AND ITS SLOW, IM LOOKING INTO RAM UPGRADES, POSSIBLY A CPU UPGRADE AND WHATEVER ELSE UPGRADE I CAN DO . I LOOKED FOR INFO ON IT AND OTHER THAN TEARING IT APART ID LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS UPGRADEABLE? ANYONE ? AND THANKS FOR YOUR TIME . I BEEN A DELL USER ALL MY LIFE AND NAVIGATE ANYWHEREON THEIR SITE , IM NEW TO HP , I HAVE UPGRADED EVERY DELL I HAVE , OVERCLOCKED , REPLACED MANY CPU'S, RAM AND OTHER UPGRADES .

NonSequitur777 · ‎04-23-2025

@88nazcarfan,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

Upgrading HP 17 Laptop with AMD Athlon Gold 3150U -Model CP0XXX:

You're quite right -the HP 17 model with an AMD Athlon Gold 3150U isn't a performance beast, but to the best of my knowledge, let’s see what can realistically be upgraded:

1. RAM Upgrade – YES! -Up to 16 GB total:

Your system currently has 8 GB, which is decent, but upgrading to 16 GB (2x8 GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM) can definitely improve performance — especially after a reset when background processes and Windows updates are still indexing.

Check slots: Many of these laptops have 2 SODIMM slots, but some come with 1 soldered + 1 upgradeable. Tools like Crucial's Advisor Tool can help identify your upgrade path without disassembly.
Upgrade tip: Use matched pairs (same size/speed/brand) for best performance in dual-channel mode.

2. CPU Upgrade – Unfortunately, NO:

The AMD Athlon 3150U is soldered to the motherboard (BGA package), so it’s not upgradeable. Most modern laptops -especially budget or entry models like yours, have non-removable CPUs to reduce cost and thickness.

3. Storage – YES! SSD = Major Speed Boost:

Factory configurations often include a 1 TB HDD (slow). Replacing this with or adding a 2.5" SATA SSD or NVMe M.2 SSD (if slot is available) will drastically improve boot and app load times.

If you only have a 2.5" bay: Upgrade to a SATA SSD such as a Samsung 870 EVO.
If there's also an M.2 slot: Install a fast NVMe SSD such as a WD Black SN770 and keep your HDD for storage.

4. Thermal Re-paste & Cooling Clean-Up (Optional):

If you’re comfortable inside laptops, cleaning the fan and reapplying a quality thermal paste such as Arctic MX-4, can help thermals and possibly performance consistency (less thermal throttling).

5. Final Thoughts & Tips:

Keep expectations realistic – this machine is good for web, media, and light productivity but not for gaming or heavy multitasking.
Windows or Linux? – If you're open to it, installing a light Linux distro (like Linux Mint XFCE) can breathe new life into older/slower hardware.
BIOS Update – Make sure your BIOS is up to date from the HP Drivers site for stability and RAM compatibility.

Let me know the exact model (e.g., CP0XXX = CP0035XX or similar), and I can help identify exact specs and upgrade paths -including what kind of SSDs and RAM your system supports.

Glad to have you onboard -HP systems can be fun to work on too once you get used to the layout!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777