Upgrading HP ProBook 440 G2

[Manishkun]

I am looking to upgrade my HP laptop's Processor and RAM. Also I would love to install an SSD instead of an HDD that is currently installed. Below are some of the details of the laptop's hardware as generated by SIW information tool. Any help would be greatful.

Product Details:-
Model:HP ProBook 440 G2
Version:A3009DD10303
Serial Number: [Personal Information Removed]
SKU Number:G1V36AV

Motherboard:-
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:2247
Version:KBC Version 67.22
Serial Number:[edit]

Processor:-
CPU Name:Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4210U
Vendor:GenuineIntel
CPU Code Name:Haswell ULT

CPU Socket:Socket 1168 BGA

Memory:-
Memory Type:DDR3 [PC3-12800]
Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:M471B5173DB0-YK0
Installed Memory:4096.0 MB
Channels:1
Maximum Capacity:16.0 GB
Memory Slots:2

Storage Devices:-
Manufacturer:Seagate
Model:ST500LM000-1EJ162-SSHD
Size:500.0 GB
Form Factor:2.5 inch
Interface:Serial ATA

System Slot 1:-
Name:PCI SLOT1
Type:PCI
Data Bus Width:32-bit
Current Usage:Available

[tk_srq · Accepted solution]

@Manishkun,

Here's HP service manual for your model.

HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook PCHP ProBook 445 G2 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

Your CPU's ID ends with U, meaning it is soldered onto the motherboard so it's not upgradable.

P.3 of the manual indicates there are two memory slots supporting up to 16 GB of RAM in total. If you get a 2x8 GB kit, it'll run in dual channel mode. Memory specs are PC3L-12800, 1600-MHz, DDR3L SODIMMs.

P.3 also mentions SSD drives. 512 GB SSD drive is listed there but this is just the size HP offered. You should be able to install up to 2 TB of SSD (the list includes 2 TB HDD and 2.5" HDD and SSD both use the same SATA drive controller). You need a 2.5" SATA3 SSD drive.

P.35 shows how to replace RAM and SSD drive. It's nice that yo don't need to remove a dozen of screws to access SSD and RAM (you just need to loosen one screw).

Good luck.

[Manishkun]

Thank you so much for your guidance and also for providing the service manual. I had suspected that the processor might be soldered since most laptop processors are. Upgrading the RAM is a no brainer. But, I am a little disappointed that the SSD will use the SATA port. The performance difference between the SATA SSD and an PCIe SSD is quite vast.

Just out of curiosity, can I upgrade the motherboard of this laptop? Will the new board have NVMe SSD support?

[tk_srq]

@Manishkun,

P.22 &23 of the manual indicate a variety of motherboards offered by HP but basically, a different mobo has a different processor with no added features listed (such as M.2 PCIe support). P. 24 &25 show that supported storage drives are 2.5" HDDs and SSDs only. So unfortunately, no way to acquire M.2 PCIe support for your model.