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09-13-2015 03:31 AM - edited 09-13-2015 03:32 AM
Hello guys,
It is possible to upgrade processor (cpu) on laptop HP DV7-6135dx with Intel Core i5-2410M change to Intel Core i7 (to any model)?
It's motherboard can support it or not?
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09-13-2015 03:41 AM
Any of the following CPUs have BIOS support on the systemboard and are valid upgrades.
Reference source: the DV7 Maintenence & Service Guide
Intel Quad Core i7-2820QM 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 3.10- GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 8-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Quad Core i7-2720QM 2.20-GHz (turbo up to 3.00- GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Quad Core i7-2630QM 2.00-GHz (turbo up to 2.90- GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Dual Core i7-2620M 2.70-GHz (turbo up to 3.40- GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 4-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2540M 2.60-GHz (turbo up to 3.30- GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2520M 2.50-GHz (turbo up to 3.20- GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00- GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2410M 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 2.90- GHz) processor (3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
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09-13-2015 03:41 AM
Any of the following CPUs have BIOS support on the systemboard and are valid upgrades.
Reference source: the DV7 Maintenence & Service Guide
Intel Quad Core i7-2820QM 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 3.10- GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 8-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Quad Core i7-2720QM 2.20-GHz (turbo up to 3.00- GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Quad Core i7-2630QM 2.00-GHz (turbo up to 2.90- GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Dual Core i7-2620M 2.70-GHz (turbo up to 3.40- GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 4-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2540M 2.60-GHz (turbo up to 3.30- GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2520M 2.50-GHz (turbo up to 3.20- GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00- GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
Intel Dual Core i5-2410M 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 2.90- GHz) processor (3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)
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09-13-2015 07:23 AM
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