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09-04-2020 09:57 AM
Hi to all!
I have some questions about upgrating this notebook. i know it's an old laptop and there isn't much to do with it.
That's why I would like to improve it a little, the least we can expect today.
What I need is 5ghz wifi and bluetooth maybe in the same card (if it is not possible I continue to use a bluetooth usb).
After these two functions, IF POSSIBLE, to upgrade the cpu and the gpu (I don't remember if the gpu are soldered ... in this case I will consider it impossible to update).
I have read my model Manual but there are too many models of wifi cards and I did not understand with which criterion I should choose, also the manual talks about the dv6 series in general, I would not like there to be compatibility problems.
I would like some help from someone, please. Thank you
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09-06-2020 06:13 PM
@CarloHD Yes, you can, the wifi cards listed there are tested to work on your device and approved by HP,
And CPU upgrades are not supported or recommended by HP, soldered or not, I'm afraid!
If you wish to thank me for my efforts, you could click on "Accept as solution" on my post as the solution should help others too.
Riddle_Decipher
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09-06-2020 12:45 PM
@CarloHD I'm afraid GPU and CPU is soldered to the motherboard, and cannot be upgraded as such, nor is it recommended by HP,
Also, as for Wireless card, the manual you've attached, contains the information on the parts tested and approved by HP to work on your device:
(check out page. 4 Chapter 1 Product description for the approved list)
And here's the steps to replace from the same manual:
you may order the replacement parts on the HP Parts Store, If you've already looked for it and couldn't find it on the HP Parts Store, you may want to get it locally at the online store such as Amazon or eBay, etc...as the part numbers are universal.
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Riddle_Decipher
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09-06-2020 01:00 PM - edited 09-06-2020 01:21 PM
@Riddle_Decipher So for the wifi card, can I choose one of those listed there without having to worry about compatibility?
For the CPU I'm not sure it's soldered, but I have the doubt so it may be, but it wasn't essential to upgrade, thanks anyway for the help.
09-06-2020 06:13 PM
@CarloHD Yes, you can, the wifi cards listed there are tested to work on your device and approved by HP,
And CPU upgrades are not supported or recommended by HP, soldered or not, I'm afraid!
If you wish to thank me for my efforts, you could click on "Accept as solution" on my post as the solution should help others too.
Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee
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