Notebook (Laptop) Upgrade FAQ

[Lushee]

I don't know if somebody ask this before..

I want to upgrade my laptop.. but from the pdf attached in front, I hv to change the components with the one in the system's BIOS list.

then, is it possible to change the BIOS?

[SH4RK]

Hello,

does DV5-1180eh support P9600?

In Service manual, T5800 changeable with:

Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 483859-001

Intel Core2 Duo T9400 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 483860-001

Intel Core Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 483861-001 (I thing, it's P8600)

Intel Core Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 486523-001 (I thing, it's P8400)

They differ in the type of the socket... (PGA478: T9600, T9400, P8600, P8400, PPGA478: T5800)

Thank you for replying!

[sharonbysouth]

i have a huge problem with my hp pavilion dv6700 notebook pc". i t RUNS SO HOT I THINK IT MAY BE A REAL PROBLEM -

  i have not been able to use it for 2/3 days as error reports kept telling me i had used a device such as a camera - but i have not - please help me as i am in the middle of rural FRANCE and rely totaly on my laptop for everything 

[Yash92]

Hi there, i have a HP Pavilion dv6767tx notebook, i would like to know if i can upgrade my cpu , if yes then to which model and type to upgrade to?

Current CPU Specs:

 

Notebook P/n: KP162PA#ACJ,

Serial no: CNF8092J8G

[erico]

Download and run CPU-z. It will tell you what CPU is installed and which socket format it is.

Best regards,
erico

[erico]

Hi,

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@Yash92 wrote:

Hi there, i have a HP Pavilion dv6767tx notebook, i would like to know if i can upgrade my cpu , if yes then to which model and type to upgrade to?

Current CPU Specs:

 

Notebook P/n: KP162PA#ACJ,

Serial no: CNF8092J8G

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Core2 Duo 2.20-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz front side bus (FSB) 

I cross referenced the information from the Service & Maintenence guide to the T7500 socket P processor. 

This CPU is a 400 MHz performance increase that you will notice and appreciate.

Best regards,

erico

[xristos]

Hi,

I have a Pavilion dv6-2030ev and I want to know if there is a problem and my rams running at 667 MHz although are 1333 DDR3. Can I do something to make the running at 1333 or is my laptops' problem?Also If I upgrade my two memories with this will I notice any speed difference or they run again at 667 from 1066??

Thanks,

Chris

[erico]

667mHz is 1333 DDR3. It is a double data rate. That is what the DDR stands for.  🙂  Double it (2*667)and mathematically you will get approximately 1333.

If you upgrade the memory modules be certain and purchase guaranteed compatible memory modules and replace them as a set. Do not mix and match memory module sizes and speeds. By that I mean use  a pair of  identical 4GB DDR3 memory modules. Only purchase top brands link Kingston, Crucial and  Corsair to name just a few.

Regards,
Erico

[fatakesto]

A great post I found after lot of searching!!

I have an oldie- 2003 ze5385us and it is in not-working condition for past 1 year. The old symptoms have still not gone- RAM gets hot -> fan runs always -> battery goes for less time. I hardly found support for this in India- including all HP service centres!

My question now is:

1. Can I replace the RAMs. I think these are DDR1, is there any brand of RAMs I should buy?

2. I also want to replace the HDD. Being 2003 model, I guess it would be IDE. What are my options?

Thanks in advance.

[xristos]

Of course you can replace both RAM and HDD!

Western Digital is one of the best hdd manufacter. WD Scorpio Blue is still in production with IDE interface 😉

About memmory corsair has DDR1 and I think is the best value for money!!!

High quality both brands!

Hope help you 🙂