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HP-15-bs0xx / HP-15-bs043nl
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I have this laptop, with a 4GB RAM, Intel Pentium Gold Processor, and a 500 GB HDD. I would like to know what are hardware devices that I can upgrade in this laptop. For an example I like to know whether I can upgrade this Pentium Gold processor to Intel Core i3. Also add another SSD 120 GB while still having 500 GB HDD, and add more RAM like another 4 GB RAM to make it provide more performance.

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Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual 

 

You have a single memory slot it appears. You can install up to a single 8 gb DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM (the Manual says 4gb is the max but that does not seem right). I would open the laptop first and check to be sure you do not actually have DDR3L-1600. I think not but the Manual is unclear on the Pentium Gold models. 

 

Processor is soldered to the motherboard so not upgradeable. There is no M.2 slot on your model so if you want an SSD it is going to have to be a 2.5 inch SATA SSD used in place of the mechanical hard drive. Upgrading entry level laptops is rarely cost effective since they will not be strong performers even with max upgrades. You are better off to sell your laptop and apply the money and what you would spend for upgrades to a new laptop. 

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Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual 

 

You have a single memory slot it appears. You can install up to a single 8 gb DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM (the Manual says 4gb is the max but that does not seem right). I would open the laptop first and check to be sure you do not actually have DDR3L-1600. I think not but the Manual is unclear on the Pentium Gold models. 

 

Processor is soldered to the motherboard so not upgradeable. There is no M.2 slot on your model so if you want an SSD it is going to have to be a 2.5 inch SATA SSD used in place of the mechanical hard drive. Upgrading entry level laptops is rarely cost effective since they will not be strong performers even with max upgrades. You are better off to sell your laptop and apply the money and what you would spend for upgrades to a new laptop. 

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