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    OLD DV8280us UPDATES

    Discussion in 'HP' started by baracat, Jun 7, 2010.

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    baracat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I have an old HP DV8280us with a cracked LCD screen sitting in my desk.
    I have just ordered a new screen for about $150, and since I'm opening the laptop anyways, what other updates do you guys suggest for like more $300.
    Is the processor soldered or socketed?
    The PC is using 2GB DDR2, should I go 4GB with WIN7 x64??
    It has a 200GB hard drive with 5400rpm, should I go 7200rpm or try a small SSD with an external HDD?
    Thanks in advance,
    Andre Baracat
     
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    No help at all??
     
    baracat, Jun 8, 2010
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    Help really appreciated,
    but in this manual it states that the laptop is an AMD-based system, it is actually an Intel-based system!
    But thanks anyways.
     
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    Thanks a lot man, will give this a read!
     
    baracat, Jun 8, 2010
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