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‎01-05-2023 07:30 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have a HP  Pavillion dv6-2173cl, that I really like and would like to continue using for secondary tasks. I would like to fully understand what the maximum upgrades would be compatible. I know the chipset/processor is sodered in but I'm thinking  TB SSD, more RAM, maybe bios update etc, please elaborate in detail what I can do, thanks!

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‎01-05-2023 08:22 AM

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Here is a source for the compatible SSD and guaranteed compatible memory modules.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/pavilion-dv6-2173cl

 

Installation details  for the DV6-6000 series notebook components can be found on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dv6-6000


BIOS updates are simply a matter of donloading them from the HP Suport portal if they are still available.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-dv6-entertainment-notebook-pc-series/50...

 

Ufortunately they are not available past Windows 7 OS.


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‎01-10-2023 11:51 AM

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Is there a manual with instructions?

 

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‎01-10-2023 11:55 AM

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DV6-6000 is configured differently. dv6-2173 does not disassemble as referred in You Tube video referenced.

Thanks for the effort.

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‎01-10-2023 02:57 PM

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dv6-2000 series is quite a bit older. HP has pulled the Service Manual but still available from 3rd party sources. 

 

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/71807/Hp-Pavilion-Dv6.html?page=7#manual

 

The processor is removeable. I believe you can install up to a dual core i7 first gen. The Manual I have linked is for the top of the line version with Quad Core i7 and I believe your motherboard will not accept a Quad Core. However, the Manual will show disassembly procedure for your model. Good luck. 

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‎01-11-2023 08:22 AM - edited ‎01-11-2023 08:23 AM

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Take a look at this tutorial. It is in pdf format.

https://dokumen.tips/documents/taking-apart-hp-pavilion-dv6.html?page=1


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