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    Questions about the HP zv5000 series

    Discussion in 'HP' started by DarthZug, Apr 5, 2005.

  1. DarthZug

    DarthZug Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking at buying an HP zv5405us from Best Buy. I want to know if I can upgrade the DVD/CDRW to a DVD+/-RW after I get it and if I can upgrade the CPU later.
     
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  2. rfortson

    rfortson Notebook Consultant

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    Yes to both questions. Swapping the optical drive is no big deal, and won't affect your warranty. Swapping the processor will void your warranty (if HP notices), but it's fairly straightforward, from the posts that I've read. I believe someone has even swapped out the Athlon M processor for an Athlon 64, since the M processors are just crippled 64's (basically).

    Good luck.

    Russ
     
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  3. overclock

    overclock Notebook Guru

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    HP must not mind since they posted the manual online:

    http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00212209.pdf

    page 5-16

    or

    http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00057185.pdf
     
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  4. DarthZug

    DarthZug Notebook Enthusiast

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    One more question.

    Which extended warranty should I go with? The BestBuy plan cost $249.99. And the 3yr HP is $179.99.
     
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  5. rfortson

    rfortson Notebook Consultant

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    I plan to buy the one through HP. I'm not familiar with the current Best Buy plan. I know it used to be very generous, but I think they've tightened up on that from what I hear.

    Russ

    HP ZV5000z
    Athlon 64 3000+
    512mb RAM
    60gb 4200rpm HD
    nVidia G0 440 64mb
    DVD-RW/CD-RW
    1394, 5-in-1 card reader
    15.4" wide screen
    802.11 b/g w/Speedbooster
     
    rfortson, Apr 6, 2005
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    daddyd38 Newbie

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    GET THE HP WARRANTY THEY NOW HAVE A 4 YEAR FOR $229 , BUT DON'T CALL HP SHOPPING CALL HP DIRECTLY HP SHOPPING ONLY SELLS THE 3 YEAR .

    THEY ALSO PROVIDE FED-EX PICKUP AND RETURN WITH A 5 DAY TURN AROUND . YOU'LL HAVE GO TO BESTBUY TO DROP IT OFF AND TURN AROUND FOR THEM IS 10 DAYS WAY TO LONG AND BESTBUY'S WARR. IS $299
     
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