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HP Notebook - 15-af114au
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Product name:hp 15af114au

Serial no. [Personal Information Removed]

What else i can upgrade 

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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

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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

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Thanks brother.. Still one more question.. i have to replace my keyboard but don't know which one to buy 

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And plss recommend only those parts that colud be available in india 

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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.

 

 

 

 

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Sorry brother i couldn't find one that u recommended... Can u plss give me the serial id of my keyboard so i could purchase one

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 i don't know which one is serial number for my keyboard 

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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.

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Can i upgrade ssd with bx500 instead of mx? What difference it would make

 

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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.

 

Amazon.in: Buy Crucial MX500 500GB 6.35 cm (2.5-inch) SSD Online at Low Prices in India | Crucial Re...

 

  • Sequential 128KB Read and Write speeds up to 560MB/s and 510MB/s respectively

Amazon.in: Buy Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA 6.35 cm (2.5-inch) SSD (CT480BX500SSD1) Online at Lo...

 

  • Sequential 128KB Read and Write speeds up to 540MB/s and 500MB/s respectively
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