hp dv6103nr CPU upgradability?

Hi, i know there is tons of threads about upgrading cpu's in laptops, but it seems the only way to get an answer, specific to a laptop is to just start a new thread.

basically, i have a HP dv6103nr, with a Core Solo T1350 (1.86ghz), does anyone know if this has any ability to be upgraded to a core duo? or basically anything better then the T1350? i've always been a desktop user, and this is my first laptop, i dont know what motherboards can do what, and what ability core solo layouts have of being upgraded to core duo's .

Thanks!

 

Core solos are just duo chips with a single operating core. Any system that has a solo can accept a duo. I think that your laptop has the same cooling system for all possible processors,
so upgrading would just be a matter of a chipswap.

EDIT: probably should have mentioned this but you need to find a proper replacement for your solo, anything in the CORE DUO (NOT core 2) mobile 'T-series' processors.

 

that sounds excellent, now, i looked at pricewatch, if i were to be looking for a core duo, is the one that would go in a desktop the same as the one in the laptop? because i dont really see any place for laptop-core duos ... and also, does Centrino change anything? or is that just what intel names its whole set up of wireless/ and cpu together on the same mobo?

thanks for the help.

 

If it is an issue, you'll have no warranty after doing this.

 

no

desktop core duos ARE NOT notebook core duos


you need to find the mobile version of core duos, which are tXXXX (for notebooks ie t7200) instead of eXXXX (for desktops ie e6600)


core solos are just core duos that are faulty in which one core doesn't work, so intel disables 1 of the core and sells it as a core solo

 

There is no such thing as a desktop Core Duo - the Core Duo was designed only for notebooks although some desktop motherboards support (they mainly came out with them because people were impatient and didn't want to wait for the desktop Core 2 Duo processor). However, there is a difference between the notebook Core 2 Duo (Merom) and desktop (Conroe).

Yes, you can upgrade to a Core Duo. However, as ZaZ said, it will void your warranty. Also, is it really necessary? I doubt it. 1.86GHz is a fast clockspeed for a Core-based processor, it should be plenty responsive. I wouldn't bother with the CPU upgrade.

 

Can a person re-enable the disabled core?

 

Unfortunately no, thats is not possible.

 

Does anyone know of the cpu on the HP dv6103nr is soldered on?

 

It is not. Usually only ultraportable laptops with ultra low-voltage processors have non-removable CPUs.

Upgrading the CPU is not cost effective, and it would be best to get the one you want when you purchase the machine (that is, if you have not already bought it).

 

Yeah, most laptops made with those super- ULV processors (under 1ghz) have them soldered to the board, mostly because they're the size of a large IC and have no socket specification.

 

I have the same laptop. Can the processor be upgraded to the core 2 duo even though the bus speed is only 533 MHz? And that is the speed of the ram

ddr 4200 533?

with something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819111302

 

The HP dv6000 supports all notebook Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors, so yes.

Both 533MHz (PC4200) and 667MHz (PC5300) DDR2 RAM will work fine. There is no tangible performance difference between the speeds. The faster 667Mhz RAM is handicapped by high latencies so that is why it performs at the same level as 533MHz RAM.

 

Thank you for the swift reply. I suppose the last issue is if its worth it to make the upgrade. I installed Vista RC2 and it worked well until I did a clean install of it.

I'm a little worried about performance when I get the free Vista rebate in the mail.

 

As long as you have a Core Duo, Core 2 Duo, Turion X2, or other modern processor, you'll be just fine. Vista simply needs a good deal of RAM, so 1GB+ is what to have at a minimum.

 

Bet my Celeron would be fine with Vista!

 

I have the HP dv6103nr with the 1.86GHz Core Solo cpu (533MHz FSB) and if I bought a Core Duo off of ebay or something that was the same speed or a bit faster (T2400 or T2700) but 667MHz FSB and swapped them, would that be it, up and running?

Is the FSB just a product of the CPU and not the CPU and motherboard and will the bios, drivers etc. all be the same with the two cpu's?

I was thinking of getting one if I see a good price and putting it up until my warranty is close to going out, then swapping (also would I be able to take the cpu somewhere and have it tested after purchase since I wouldnt use it right away?

Or should I just wait to buy until I am going to do it (will there be plenty floating around a year from now)? Of course by then I might just upgrade to a new laptop like i just did with this one.