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07-24-2016 01:13 PM
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07-24-2016 07:19 PM
Hi,
The following link shows specs of your computer:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02542735
Not much you can do with the following list
But if you wish, please use page 75 of the following manual which shows you how to replace CPU on your machine:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657369.pdf
My suggestion: don't waste money to upgrade, saving more money to buy new machine. Your machine is a bit old now and new machines are much cheaper than 5 or six years before.
Regards.
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07-24-2016 02:50 PM
Hi,
What is your CQ56 ? Please use the following instructions to find out the model/product of your machine:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00033108
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07-24-2016 07:19 PM
Hi,
The following link shows specs of your computer:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02542735
Not much you can do with the following list
But if you wish, please use page 75 of the following manual which shows you how to replace CPU on your machine:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657369.pdf
My suggestion: don't waste money to upgrade, saving more money to buy new machine. Your machine is a bit old now and new machines are much cheaper than 5 or six years before.
Regards.
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07-24-2016 09:57 PM
Hi,
Depending on your majors/subjects but please try:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-laptops-for-students_round-up_Page-1
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