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    Hp compaq 8510w mobile workstation

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by sethwilliam, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. sethwilliam

    sethwilliam Newbie

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    I just bought a new laptop on eBay and want to backup all the drivers on a USB chip. I found all the drivers here
    http://h20000.www2.h...5&swEnvOID=1093
    But I have no idea which ones to put on my USB could someone list all the ones I need? Thx
     
    sethwilliam, Jan 17, 2013
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  2. Teraforce

    Teraforce Flying through life

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    The link you gave is broken. Also, you didn't specify which OS you will be using, so I can't tell you exactly which driver files you will need. Generally speaking, however, you will need these drivers for any laptop:
    --Graphics
    --Sound
    --Wireless
    --Ethernet
    --Touchpad
    --(HP laptops only) HP QuickLaunch Buttons
    --Modem (if you still use one :p)
    --Card readers (PCMCIA, SD, etc.)
    --Chipset (often already installed with OS)

    Generally, you don't need worry about updating the BIOS unless there are certain OS compatibility enhancements with the BIOS. If something goes wrong with a BIOS update, you could be left with a giant paperweight for a laptop.

    Hope this helps!
     
    Teraforce, Jan 19, 2013
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