Dv6 2165tx Notebook - processor upgrade

hi, am using dv6 2165tx Notebook .Is it possible to upgrade the processor alone without changing the motherboard from i5 M430 ? right now the processor speed is 2.23 Ghz but i need more than 2.5 Ghz (without enabling Turbo). Any suggestions ???
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Hi,
You can't upgrade motherboards and CPUs of notebooks. You can however upgrade the RAM and change the HDD.
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook Processor Upgrade

Hello,
I am considering having an Intel 4th generation (Haswell) i7 chip installed on my laptop. But, I do not know if it is compatible. Please leave any helpful comments, including if this upgrade is possible or not (i know some chips are soldered on). If it is possible, please leave places that are reliable for upgrading laptops. (I've upgraded a desktop in the past, and it didn't go so well, so NO DIY's!) Thanks guys.
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Hello,
I am considering having an Intel 4th generation (Haswell) i7 chip installed on my laptop. But, I do not know if it is compatible. Please leave any helpful comments, including if this upgrade is possible or not (i know some chips are soldered on). If it is possible, please leave places that are reliable for upgrading laptops. (I've upgraded a desktop in the past, and it didn't go so well, so NO DIY's!) Thanks guys.
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Hi,
Haswell mobile architecture uses a completely different socket than previous generations. You may use a Sandy Bridge like Core i5-2450M on an Ivy Bridge laptop but you can't use Haswell in any of the previous generations:
http://ark.intel.com/products/75128/Intel-Core-i7-4800MQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_70-GHz
Socket: FCPGA946
So far I have heard there is no reason for an upgrade to Haswell from Sandy or Ivy Bridge computers.
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Hp pavillion dv6 2138ca notebook driver problem

hi,
i got an hp pavilion dv6 2138ca notebook, i upgraded to windows 7 enterprise, problem is i cant a driver for the unknown device. its location is: on Intel(R) HM55 Express Chipset LPC Interface Controller - 3B09
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Hi,
First, make sure you have installed the Chipset driver on the link below.
Chipset Driver.
If you needed to install the above, restart the notebook.
When windows has reloaded, try installing the ENE CIR Receiver driver on the following link.
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp44501-45000/sp44983.exe
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Is it possible to upgrade G62-361TX Notebook Processor and RAM?

Hi Everyone,
I have a question regarding UPGRADE!
I am having G62-361TX model notebook, Processor of Core i3-370M, 3GB RAM (1 X 1GB & 2 X 2GB), 1GB ATI Mobility Rageon Premium Graphics Card, Windows 7 x64.
1. Is is possible to upgrade from Core i3-370M to core i5-470?
2. Is is possible to add 4BG of RAM on one slot and existing 2GB on the other slot?
If yes, then will it be giving any problem like over heating, etc., Have the G62-361TX is been desinged to withstand heavier computing if upgraded?
Thanks in advance!
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Maintenance and service guide for G62 laptops:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02542102.pdf
Q2: I think so. The service guide says that it's possible for model 1.1 only. Product specs for G62-361tx say that the hard drive is a 320GB 5400rpm and this hard drive is available for model 1.1 only. I think that you may use a 4GB module anyway, the laptop might be upgraded up to 8GB of RAM..
Q1: Upgrade definitely possible to:
Intel Arrandale i5–520M Processor (2.4 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)— Dual Core 35 W pn: 594187-001
Intel Arrandale i5–540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)— Dual core 35 W pn: 594188-001
Intel Arrandale i5–450 Processor (2.4 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache, 1066 MHz)—Dual Core 35 W pn: 613585-001
Intel Arrandale i5–430 Processor (2.26 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)—Dual Core 35 W pn: 597624-001
Might be possible:
Intel Arrandale i5–560 Processor (2.66–3.2 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache, 1066 MHz)—Dual
Core 35 W (for model 1.1 only) pn: 625824-001
Intel Arrandale i5–580 Processor (2.66–3.33 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache, 1066 MHz)—
Dual Core 35 W (for model 1.1 only) pn: 625825-001
Intel Core i5–460 Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache, 1066 MHz)—Dual Core 35
W (for model 1.1 only) pn: 626039-001
I can't tell you which model the G62-361tx is so I would use one of the first 4 processors. They should work at 100%!!
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Upgrading the CPU in my HP Pavilion dv6-6b08sa Notebook PC

Hey there,
I am looking to upgrade my seemingly weak CPU so that my laptops performance may be noticeably improved, for things such as gaming. I have an HP Pavilion dv6-6b08sa Notebook PC, running a Windows 7 64-bit Operating System.
This is my current CPU:
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If you require any more information about my laptop in order to help me, please ask and I will be happy to provide.
Please note that I do not want to have to upgrade any other components of my laptop, such as the motherboard, in case the CPU requires stronger/more powerful support, as money is a limitation. The cheaper the better, as long as the performance will be improved noticeably. Thank you.

Hello TooQuix,
I understand you want to upgrade your CPU is the correct? I will try and provide you the information that you need.
This document will provide you a list of processors available for this unit. Now because you have AMD installed originally, and you're using the same motherboard you will have to continue to use AMD.
If you turn to page 85 there is a list of processors, the part numbers are there as well to help your search. Also, if you plan on doing the work on your own the instructions on how to replace the processor is shown there as well.
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My first processor upgrade. DV6-3160ss

Hello
I have notebook DV6-3160ss with Intel i3 370m processor and I'm planning to upgrade it to i7
I read infos about this processors but I want to be sure.
Can I upgrade it to i7-720QM or i7-840QM ?
Where I can find BIOS update for this processors?
I'm doing this first time but I really need to do this.
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Hi:
Before your first processor upgrade becomes your first unsuccessful processor upgrade, you may want to take a gander at chapter 3 pages, 22 and 23 of the service manual.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657339.pdf
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Chapter 1 provides the list of supported processors, and with your current setup, I would say the best you can do is the i5-580m.

DV6-6108TX NOTEBOOK UPGRADE ENQUIRY

Hi,
Wish to enquiry,
1) How to upgrade the DV6-6108TX Harddisk by changing from 1TB 5400rpm to 750GB 7200rpm ?
If can, will the warranty voided ?
2) Can the DV6-6108TX upgrading its RAM and Video RAM ?
If can, how and will the warranty voided ?
Please advise.
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Hi,
This is additional Question.
Can the DV6-6108TX notebook upgrade its O/S ?
If can, will it crashing the recovery partition or needed to buy the recovery cd for the new O/S ?
Please advise.
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Processors upgrades to replace the core i3 330m

what processors upgrades to replace the core i3 330m in the hp pavillion dv6-2150us notebook?
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Hurray It Worked!!!
I upgraded from an Intel i3-330m @ 2.13ghz to an i520m 2.40ghz w/turbo tech running @ 2.93 max.
now my quest is to try the i7-640m 2.80ghz w/turbo tech that max out at 3.46ghz which will maybe be max cpu upgrade for this laptop. as i stated earlier though the cpu-z stats and the hp manual say the -7-720qm and 820qm will work, they didnt so no chance of a quad core solution for this motherboard and finding another motherboard has been trying. My windows 7 score went from 6.3 up to 6.8 with this cpu upgrade so i can imagine the boost of going to the i7 cpu next. Basicly I feel that this board will only use the Intel Arrandale processor only. so heres the link to the Intel website to view processor comparisons to which you will try for your cpu upgrade. : http://ark.intel.com/compare/47341,43544,49666,50179,43560,47663.
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My LW 16/600 will work with the Wintels if hooked via parallel or via ethernet reversed pair cable (single cable with one reversed pair). But if I hook the LW to a hub or to the router the only units that can see it are the Macs. I just turn on sharing on the Mac and make a printer profile in the Windoze control panel that routes to my mac (\\xxx.xxx.x.xxx\<mac name>\<OSX printer profile>). I imagine it has something to do with the protocols back in 1995 when the HP4 was being made as a LW.
But if you say that your HP5 will show up when hooked to a hub but not a router I may try that, isolate the Wintels and the LW on the hub and then hook the hub to the router. Is that essentially what you are describing? A reversed pair cable is a two unit closed loop hub, so the same effect as I described before will apply, right? But current setting of letting OSX discover the LW and letting the Wintels use the Mac to print is no real drag, just a few watts of power for an otherwise unused computer.
My HP LJ5MP worked with the PhoneNet/EtherMac connection to its AppleTalk port back when I just used the old 10BaseT hub for my LAN and internet connection (before modern router and switches). However, the new switch technology doesn't recognize the EtherMac output, which is the AppleTalk input. I found that when I put the hub in between the EtherMac and the new switch, the switch recognized the hub, which recognized the EtherMac and everything worked on my LAN. With this setup, both my Mac and my PC notebook on my LAN could see and use the HP LJ5MP.
Alternatively, I later bought a D-Link parallel port print server for the HP LJ. It works quite well on my LAN and is a little bit faster than the AppleTalk/EtherMac/hub setup. I currently have both connections to the HP LJ 5MP hooked to my LAN. I do it for redundancy, as the two different connections function independently of each other, so if there is a problem with one, the other usually works. This is important to me as the HP LJ is my primary printer for all my computers.
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HP dv6-6024tx notebook battery options?

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I have a HP dv6-6024tx notebook and was just wondering if anyone can tell me my battery options?
I've tried looking on the net but struggling to find out exactly what I can and cannot buy.
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I understand you wanting a bigger battery for your DV6, is that correct? I will be happy to help you.
I was able to find the part number for the 9 cell battery (636631-001). I found some 12 cell batteries that could possibly be compatible to your DV6 but not 100% sure. The computer from HP gives you the options for a 6 or 9 cell battery but not a 12 cell.
Please respond back at your earliest convenience.
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Is this News about Free Processor Upgrades true? zz

Read this
"Free Processor Upgrades & Savings on T & R Series Notebooks, A Series Desktops & X Tablets" here:
http://www.fatwallet.com/cash-back-coupons/Lenovo
I bought my T61 in the last December.
I followed the link found in the webpage above, but don't know how to do the CPU upgrade?
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Most likely means that if you buy laptop x with cpu y for $1000 they will give you an upgraded cpu for the same price.
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DV6-6108TX NOTEBOOK ENQUIRY

Hi,
Can the DV6-6108TX notebook running on 2 internal harddisk instead of 1 ?
Please advise.
TQVM.

Hi,
This is additional Question.
Can the DV6-6108TX notebook upgrade its O/S ?
If can, will it crashing the recovery partition or needed to buy the recovery cd for the new O/S ?
Please advise.
TQVM.

Processor Upgrade for iMac G3

Hello, I didn't see any particular posts specifically pertaining to the slot loading iMac (Graphite)..I hope someone can help me out.
I have a G3 Graphite iMac, upgraded RAM currently running Tiger. I used to use it but wiped it clean, re-installied the OS and created a separate account for my 8y/o son, so essentially there aren't many apps on there. For some reason it's running slower than it should, even with just Safari open. Is there a fix or possibly a processor upgrade for this model (I keep seeing that there isn't, but I want to be sure).
It's either that or constantly hearing my son complain of the lagtime and ask for our laptops instead...

According to Mactracker at one point there was a 700 MHz model available in Graphite & Snow. If you could find a 700 MHz G3 CRT iMac logic board on eBay it might be possible to upgrade the processor speed. You could also install a Matshita SR-8184 or SR-8186 DVD-ROM drive.
There's firmware available for both drives that allow them to be flashed to RPC1 or region free meaning they can play DVDs from any region in the world. Normally the drive is restricted to being able to only play Region 3 DVDs from the US. If you order a Matshita SR-8184CD optical drive from www.welovemacs.com call their 800 number listed on their website & be sure to ask for Jessica or Faith since some of the optical drives they sell don't have RPC1 firmware available for them.

SCSI card for a G5 or processor upgrade for a G4?

Hi all
Actually, this is a question that concerns the G5 and the G4 forum, but I decided to post it here first.
So, I have this old G4/400 PCI with an Adaptec 2930 SCSI card that I use for scanning slides with an Artix 4000t sclide scanner; this works fine, but the G4 is rather slow when it comes to using some features of the scanning software, such as removing scratches.
I've been thinking about buying a SCSI card for my G5 (Dual 1.8) for some time now, but I'm not sure what card I should go for; I'm not even sure if there are still cards for such an "old" device as the slide scanner (about 3 to 4 years old, no Ultrawide or something like that). And then there's the problem of the drivers for the card - how long will they be available, especially now that Apple is switching to Intel...?
The other possibility would be to buy a processor upgrade for the G4. I've seen some at OWC, and they seem to be less expensive than a SCSI card. The drawback of this solution is of course that I'll have to keep the G4 standing on my desk... on the other hand, I do know that the scanner will work perfectly with the G4.
The G5, on the other hand... it will be faster and easier, since I won't have to transfer the files for storage and editing, I could free some space on my desk,... but will it work? The G5 is running 10.4, I'm not sure if my current scanner driver is compatible... and what when 10.5 comes out...?
So I'm looking for a second, third, fourth... opinion:
What would you do? Get a SCSI card for the G5 or a processor upgrade for the G4? What SCSI card would you recommend?
TIA,
Tina

I've done some research on G5 and SCSI and scanners, and obviously, what I remembered was correct... making it work seems at least tricky, and maybe expensive too (if you've got to buy new scanning software and and..).
So I guess that's decided: No SCSI on the G5. Leaves the question, should I buy a processor upgrade card for the G4? Getting some dual G4 on eBay might be an option, but then, that would be another computer in my already crammed office, and I just can't throw the G4 away, it's one of the very first models...
I came by the idea of a processor upgrade because I just played around with an old Mac SE, which has an 68030 accelerator card installed, and this seems to work fine. Anyone has any experience with G3 /G4 upgrades (good or bad)?
Smokerz: Why would you not recommend an upgrade? Any bad experiences?
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