probook 4530s CPU upgrade

[scott1978]

Hi,

I have the probook 4530s and have just upgraded the software to windows 10 without any issues.

i am wondering which cpu i can upgrade to the probook specs are as follows:

Processor:  Intel Core i3  2350M

motherboard: HP  167C     KBC Version 22.24

Chipset:  Intel Sandy Bridge Rev. 09

Socket:  988b rPGA

Also i have ddr3 8GB ram can i upgrade to 16?

Many Thanks

Scott Banks

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi Scott,

On page 97 of service manual you can see the various compatible processors and steps to replace. Remember to remove old thermal material and use quality paste between CPU/GPU and heatsink such as Arctic MX4 or similar. You canremove old paste with lintfree cloth and alcohool and scrape any hard bits with a soft plastic tool.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03054480

Max RAM is 8GB of DDR3 1333Mhz RAM (2x4GB)

Best to get a kit of 2x4GB to benefit from dual channel support. Here is an example of RAM  (page 2 service manual)

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for//probook-4530s

These videos can help with any upgrade you perform:

http://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=5060880&MEID=E4443184-023B-4BDC-815B-64C22F6F2364

Another upgrade you could consider which will increase everyday performance would be to replace the mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD. 

Hope it helps,

David

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[scott1978]

hi david

Thanks for your help very much appreciated 

many thanks

scott

[iomare]

Your welcome Scott.

Let me know if you need any further help during upgrade.

All the best,

David