upgrading dv2 to dv2z: is it possible?

The idea is to replace dv2's MV-40 CPU with newer AMD Athlon(TM) Neo X2 (L335) or AMD Turion(TM) Neo X2 (L625). Any thoughts on this?

The questions are:

1) do dv2 and dv2z have the same motherboards?
2) how complicated would it be to replace CPU in a dv2?
3) is it worth it?

 

How long have you had your DV2? Chances are you might could call HP and see about trading your current one in for a dual core if it's not too old.

As for doing it yourself... most mobile processors that I've seen are around $100 and up, and those are older ones. So chances are it probably wouldn't be worth it for the price you'd pay.

 

Common Sense prevails here...just sell the one you have on ebay and buy the new lappy.

 

The cpu like in most netbooks is soldered to the motherboard and not socketed unlike most notebooks. So, unless you are willing to replace the motherboard with the new dual core version it is not possible to do this upgrade.

 

Thanks guys. On top of everything the newer CPUs seem to consume at least 18W (versus 15W with MV40), so it really isn't worth the trouble...

 

Theoretically possible;

These two models are supposed to have the same system chipset, both are Yukon platform machines. Two things, one is that BIOS version needs to be corrected, not sure if HP releases the right version for the Neo X2 CPUs. The much more important is that, as a poster pointed out earlier, the CPUs for the Yukon and Congo platforms are BGA (not PGA as in most notebook sockets), so you better have some mad skills as a technician and in soldering to attempt this. Otherwise you are much better off in selling yours and getting the new model.

 

Hey guys,
Sorry I got here kind of late, I just purchased my DV2Z and then HP up and released the updated DV2-1110 models. So, I have decided that when benchmarks come out, and if the processor's make a difference I will upgrade.
But instead of buying a new notebook, I took this thread and ran with it; HP part #573273-001 is the new DV2-1110 motherboard with discrete graphics and the L625 processor. The entire computer has remained the same they just are using a motherboard with a new CPU soldered onto it! Even the heatsinks match if you bought the discrete graphics model in the DV2-1000 series!
It is currently $373.35, so I'm seeing if coupons work, APP discount etc. That is what I'm going to do if these CPU's prove to be "awesomer" than what's in mine already.

 

Thanks for the interesting info, Lotozai!
For me, Neo MV-40 speed is quite sufficient. I would like to see a better thermal handling (and longer battery life)...

 

The cpu is solderd in but you could easily replace the motherboard and sell the old one.