Dv6 2129el Cpu upgrade list

It is possible to upgrade the cpu of a dv6 2129el and in case which are the compatible cpu?
I found this: support manual
but this does not list my cpu so i don't know if it is reliable or not.
(mine is a i5 m430)
Thanks a lot!

Hello Simol87. I understand you're wondering if you can upgrade your CPU.
It is possible but usually not a very easy upgrade. You will face problems such as locating a supported CPU (this information is often not readily available). It is possible that you'd also need to replace the cooling system and the power supply as well as the stock parts might not be able to handle the upgraded CPU. If you would like to upgrade your notebook for better performance you'd likely be better off looking to a Solid State Drive or adding more RAM. A CPU upgrade on a notebook is not suggested.
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Hello,
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Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 10-April-08, 06:23:21
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Please check page 1-1 of the following document:
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finally...
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mainboards/display/20031215133027.html
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I have a G42 1415dx with the S1 p340 CPU. i really like the the laptop, and want to get as much as i can out of it. Most questions about CPU upgrades advise to consult the service manual. The manual lists several CPUs for AMD processor boards. Will ANY faster CPU with a comparable voltage work? Any recommendations?

Hi,
This is not going to work, the P340 is a 25w chip and the N640 is a 35w chip. You need to use the SAME TDP value to be able to get it up and running.
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Many thanks for your reply, much appreciated. However a lot of that has just gone right over my head I'm afraid :(
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It is not a technical (socket) incompatibility since as you likely know Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge are backward compatible on most desktop motherboards. However, HP has only implemented 2d gen Intel Core processor compatibility on the HM65 Express chipset which yours has. Motherboards that will support 3rd gen CPUs use the HM77 chipset. There is no other motherboard that will fit in your chassis.
Your analysis above, which was pretty good, left out the chipset, which you always have to think about when assessing upgrade possibilities:
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_%28chipsets%29/HM65_Express.html
The HM65 does support a couple 3rd gen CPUs but none of them is on HP's list for your model. You could try one of the ones listed in the link I gave but I think there is a very small chance they will work.
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