Is the hardware upgradeable? Can I remove and replace the graphics card or processor?
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This is NOT a desktop system. As is the case with nearly all laptops (excluding custom built) the only interchangeable, and therefore upgradeable, components are the battery, hard drive, memory modules (RAM), and the DVD/CD drive. You may be able to overclock the processor for additional speed. I believe the graphics "card" is not a separate component but integral to the system board. The keyboard can normally be REPLACED with the same keyboard if the original becomes defective... same with the display screen, but will not provide added function. In case my info is invalid you should contact HP's tech support for confirmation.
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It is very unlikely that you could do any kind of cpu upgrade of any significance in most laptops. The main board is only made to work with a small selection of possible processors, and they all will have very similar specs. Due to the space available in the laptop format, the manufacturers only make the boards with the necessary stuff to do just the job they were designed for. Your best bang for the buck would be to max out the RAM usable in the laptop, and switch out the hard drive to use a SSD instead. Those 2 improvements would make it as fast as possible with the existing main board and processor. If you already have 2 gigs of RAM or more, then just go with the SSD drive. Parts and labor to install it and clone over your existing drive would be about $125.00 if you go with a 120 gig drive that is on sale in the $60 range. If that is something you can do then, by all means go that route.
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It looks like yes you can upgrade that PC with this graphics unit. This card is two slots wide and very close to 10" long. So, you need to check that there is enough space inside the case.
1786513
Yes you can upgrade on your end but please check to make sure your video card will work for this model. Please contact us if any additional questions.Thank you,Re-Circuit844-889-1070
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You should be able to. Just make sure to uninstall the video card drivers fully. I would recommend using a utility for the purpose.
360659
I can confirm that the machine can upgrade to 8GB. The OS is running 64bit so you may want to upgrade to 8gb. Replacing the RAM requires a near full teardown of the machine. See chrome://system under meminfo for more info. The SSD is soldered on the board and cannot be upgraded with consumer parts.
729490
You should be able to upgrade your graphics card in the future. Just insure that your computer meets the card requirements.
1720588
It is integrated, you cannot replace it. If you need to upgrade cpu, replace the whole thing...
171086
Yes...this computer can be upgraded.Be careful with video card upgrades,the slot is placed in such a way that in may not be possible to install 2 cards.My computer has three fans,one for the interior,one for the power supply and one for the CPU.If additional fans can be installed,I donot know;but there is an open connector plug.I hope this helps you.
1179719
you can switch 8 to classic desktop....you wont know the diff...btw..great f'n box. but i would upgrade the video card
2209759
No you cannot. All laptop manufacturers have been built this way since the beginning. Laptops are built whwre everything basic is on the system board. All you can hardware upgrade is HDD, ODD, Ram. Whatever video you got with the Laptop is permanent. Nvidia, ATI, Intel built graphics. I prefer Nvidia.
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better answer after looking at the screw schematic, there's no easy way to upgrade the memory or storage. That's because the battery is hidden away inside the case, and there's no access panel for removing parts for repair or upgrade.
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Laptops aren't known for being very upgradable or expandable (except for an expansion slot on some or swapping RAM). Replacing a processor is not a simple task, even if you find a compatible one. And even then you're wasting your money (spend it instead on a different laptop). Integrated graphics would be part of the motherboard, not sure if there's an expansion slot for another graphics card but if you want something for gaming, don't get this laptop. Spend your graphics and CPU money towards a higher end laptop.
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The power supply is fine for the unit as is, unless you decide to upgrade something like the graphics card. That would necessitate a power supply upgrade as well.
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You cannot upgrade the processor but you can upgrade the Graphics Card to anything that will support the PCI-E 2.0 X16 slot
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I got the computer about a year ago and I put in a Nvidia 750 and a new 480 watt PSU and it all went fine. The computer is quite upgradable and has a lot of open space inside. It has extra ports for additional ram and another hard drive. The only downside is sort of silly, the power supply that's in it must be somewhat unique as the new one I got and other I've looked at don't have a port for the LED near the bottom of the face, which indicates which power setting you're on. Long story short, you should have no problem upgrading this machine.
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John Aho,You can upgrade the graphics card, or any other component, as you choose. Please note that any component that is properly installed and does not damage the system will *not* void the warranty on the computer.