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Your PC Test results show you have failed for CPU/ Processor. We require to have a (minimum of an Intel i5 processor or equivalent processor running at a clock speed of 3.0 GHZ)

so can I upgrade my processor to i5 from a i3 on my 

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Hi:

 

Notebook processors made in the last several years are integral parts of the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

 

Your only option 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.

 

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 15 Laptop PC

 

It would be very expensive to perform an upgrade like that assuming you could find the motherboard part number you need.

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Hi:

 

Notebook processors made in the last several years are integral parts of the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

 

Your only option 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.

 

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 15 Laptop PC

 

It would be very expensive to perform an upgrade like that assuming you could find the motherboard part number you need.

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Thank you 😊 

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