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07-04-2022
09:53 AM
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07-04-2022
01:40 PM
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Product name:hp 15af114au
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What else i can upgrade
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07-04-2022 09:59 AM
Hi:
You can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD.
Look into the Crucial MX 500 model series which has good performance at a reasonable price.
You can upgrade the memory. 2 x 8 GB would be the max.
HP - Compaq HP 15-af114au | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial IN
You can upgrade the single band Wi-Fi card to this model only...
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.
You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express.
I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on the eBay listings, so don't buy those.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress
On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001.
Below is the link to the service manual.
HP Notebook PC (AMD)HP 255 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
07-04-2022 09:59 AM
Hi:
You can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD.
Look into the Crucial MX 500 model series which has good performance at a reasonable price.
You can upgrade the memory. 2 x 8 GB would be the max.
HP - Compaq HP 15-af114au | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial IN
You can upgrade the single band Wi-Fi card to this model only...
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.
You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express.
I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on the eBay listings, so don't buy those.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress
On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001.
Below is the link to the service manual.
HP Notebook PC (AMD)HP 255 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
07-04-2022 01:35 PM
You're very welcome.
You can buy the Crucial MX 500 SSD on Amazon India and I already gave you the link to the Crucial, India website to buy the memory.
Can't help you with where to find a source of supply in India for the Realtek 8821CE AC wifi adapter or a replacement keyboard.
You would need to order the applicable keyboard (which is included as part of the top cover) that you need in chapter 3, page 18, Item #2 of the service manual I posted for you.
07-05-2022 06:49 AM
Hi:
Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to help you with that question, and I recommend that you start a new post.
As I posted yesterday, you have to order the whole top cover, not just the keyboard.
You need to pick the part number in chapter 3 that matches your PC's description/color.
For use in black HP Notebook models only in India 827540-001
For use in turbo silver HP Notebook models only in India 827541-001
For use in white silver HP Notebook models only in India 827542-001
For use in purple HP Notebook models only in India 827543-001
For use in blue HP Notebook models only in India 827544-001
For use in red HP Notebook models only in India 827545-001
For use in rose HP Notebook models only in India 831920-001
It would be one of the top cover/keyboard part numbers above.
07-07-2022 07:14 AM
Yes, that would be fine.
The BX model series is cheaper than the MX series, but the performance is not as fast.
It has slower maximum sequential read/write speeds than the MX models have.
Compare the specs and decide what you want to do.
- Sequential 128KB Read and Write speeds up to 560MB/s and 510MB/s respectively
- Sequential 128KB Read and Write speeds up to 540MB/s and 500MB/s respectively