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‎11-04-2018 02:56 AM

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Product: Pavilion dv3-4310el
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi all, I need to know if is possible to upgrade and change my laptop Pavilion dv3-4310el processor from Intel Core i5-480M to Intel Core i7-840QM.

Thanks to all

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‎11-04-2018 03:12 AM - edited ‎11-04-2018 03:15 AM

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Welcome to the forum @Tommino

 

Yes that is one is listed in your manual, but ???

 

Intel Core Quad i7-840QM 1.86-GHz turbo processor, 45W (1333-MHz FSB, 8-MB L3 cache)   612260-001

 

Your manual here:

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02639565

 

Look at page 17-18

 

Let me check a few other things???

 

REO

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‎11-04-2018 03:20 AM

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What does it means 612260-001 ?

Do you know if the processor is soldered or not?

 

Thanks

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‎11-04-2018 03:23 AM - edited ‎11-12-2018 03:37 AM

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Sorry @Tommino

 

To upgrade to the Quad Core you would need a different system board.

 

The best you can do with your system board is:

 

Intel Core Dual i7-620M  or  Intel Core Dual i7-640M

 

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i5_Mobile/i5-480M_(PGA988).html

 

REO

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‎11-04-2018 03:31 AM

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@Tommino

 

No it is not soldered on but it is a real pain to replace!!!

 

HP Pavilion dv3-4000 Entertainment Notebook PC series - FRU Remove/Replace Videos

 

https://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=4166202&MEID=B1E4F648-9314-4E9F-8C4D-303014073590

 

Click on Processor.

 

REO

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‎11-04-2018 03:36 AM

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In your opinion, would it be useful to upgrade the processor to those you mentioned?

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‎11-12-2018 02:38 AM

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Do you mean I7-620M and I7-640M (not I5 series) ?

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‎11-12-2018 03:38 AM

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@Tommino

 

Correct: I just edited it.

 

Thanks,

 

REO

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‎11-26-2018 02:37 AM

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Do you know if Intel 7260HMW Wireless card is compatible?

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‎11-26-2018 04:46 AM

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@Tommino

 

Please mark any post as solution and start a new post with your new question.

 

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/bd-p/Hardware

 

REO

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