Presario CQ56 CPU Upgrade

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• Compaq presario CQ56 103TU: upgrading laptop hard drive

  Our computer comes with a 320 GB hard drive. I would like to replace it with a larger. How can I find the larger sizes that I can use without going into what anyone other than the typical installation and the complicated transfer system? I saw a hard drive 1 TB, put on sale. Is - too big for my computer? Or maybe something in the order of 500 to 750 GB. Thank you.

  Any laptop that can take a 320 GB drive can also take a 1 TB drive.  The older player size limit was around 120 GB - and that was due to the limits dealing with old BIOS, which disappeared a long time ago.

  Also, a very easy way to replace a drive is to buy an external adapter that can connect the new drive via a USB post and 'clone' of the old drive to the new using a third-party product like Macrium Reflect.  I also use this to "clone" SDD HARD disk when I replaced the drives in laptops.

  Good luck

• Upgrade processor to Compaq Presario CQ56

  I need to know what is the best processor currently on the market that I can buy the laptop Compaq Presario CQ56 laptop. I currently have the Intel Celeron inside. In my opinion, it's 2.20 Ghz.  I want just to upgrade this computer to its maximum capability. The product number is XY871UAR #ABA.

  Hello:

  Here is the link to the service manual for your laptop.

  http://h10032.www1.HP.com/CTG/manual/c02657369.PDF

  The best processor you can upgrade is the Pentium T4500.

  I do not see the processor listed on the Intel Web site, but I noticed that it also.

• Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX: can I upgrade to Windows 10?

  I have a laptop Presario CQ56-115DX, bought October 2010 (5.5 years) and running Windows 7. Considering the free update of Windows 10, I am concerned about the graphics card (ATI Mobility Radeon HD4250). I can't find an answer consistent and simple as to if it will work with Windows 10. Some sources claim a flat No., while others say No Problem, and still others say it's possible, but I'll have to pass through many creoles, manual installation of upgrades/downgrades of device drivers before, during and after the upgrade of the OS.  Maybe a BIOS update, too.

  So, can someone give me the history of right? When all is said and done, I at least will be no worse off as I am today on Windows 7, for graphics and video capabilities? I do more than very light animation and card games - no heavy action or stuff VR Council. This laptop has the power to do this kind of things anyway. If there is clear instructions somewhere for the manual steps that must be done before pulling the trigger on the upgrade of Win10, I can follow them. I don't want to risk in bricks during the upgrade! Supposedly, for 30 days after the upgrade, I can return to Windows 7, but it's no good if I can't get on the machine in the first place.

  I realize that this machine is getting quite long in the tooth, so a hardware upgrade (if that's even possible) is out of the question. If I have to stay on Windows 7, I'll run that, until the support is gone and then switch to Linux or something (maybe dual boot) until the material finally die.

  Are there any other known folds in a Windows 10 upgrade, in addition to the graphics? I've seen complaints about wireless, keyboards, optical drives and other things does not work properly after the upgrade.

  PPerry57

  My advice, after these uprades and seen THEM fail miserably on the old PC (like yours) are NOT to do the upgrade.

  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the problem, that you are facing is that Microsoft provides only pilots with the most basic features and what you really need for these features in laptops is the specialized drivers written for the specific material found in laptops - and unfortunately, there is no HP Win10 laptop driver.  HP only guarantees the compatibility of Win10 for machines manufactured after August 2013. HP is not no matter what timetable indicating when, or IF, they will produce drivers for older machines.

  This means that your PC is probably NEVER going to be fully functional under Win10 because the pilots is needs for all features simply do not exist!

  Also, there is no upgrade for the BIOS of your PC because it has not been compiled with Win10 in mind.

  While Microsoft tells you there is no risk in the upgrade of Win10, because they allow you to believe that you can always return to your BONES and the original installation program within 30 days, the ugly faction of the matter is that the Win10 GoBack feature turned out to be unreliable - and when it fails it can leave machinery in a State corrupted - that does not always happen , but it happens often enough to be a problem and you will get no warning beforehand that he goes to the trash your PC!

  Thus, people who tell you that you are no worse off the power if you upgrade to level do not take account of the reality of the situation - you'll be no better off and will be certainly less well off, how much, nobody knows.

  However, if you are willing to do some work and are determined to try to upgrade, then read on...

  You think about the amount of work that you want to post just to run Win10.  Seriously.  Old machine Win7 tend to come in two flavors when it comes to upgrading Win10 - really easy and really difficult.

  The really hard to upgrade computers fall into two categories: (1) those who are expandable to Win10 and works OK, (2) those who are not.

  Computers laptops HP, especially old Win7 machines, often came with two different graphics - and Intel chips and then either a processor AMD or Nvidia.  This was known as switchable graphics card or hybrid.  You have run using the Intel chip most of the time, but when you need additional graphics power, as in the game, the PC automatically switched over to the use of the AMD or Nvidia graphics chip.

  Problem is, this requires special graphics drivers to work, and while that those that are preinstalled on laptops Win7, these drivers simply do not exist for Win10.  These drivers are not available from Intel, AMD or Nvidia.  One way to tell if your PC has two different graphics chips is to look in under Graphics Device Manager.  If there are two different cards in the list, an Intel and AMD/Nividia, then you have this problem - and if you force an upgrade to Win10, you will have serious graphic problems and your machine will not work.

  However, if you do not have this problem, to CAN pass to Win10, but you must be willing to do four things:
  (1) do a full image backup of disk external drive or USB stick, capacity
  (2) changes to the reserved system partitioning hard disk recommandΘes mΘthodes,
  (3) use a different approach and maybe more than one, as Windows Update to do the upgrade,
  (4) prepare for a clean install.

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  1: backup of images:
  This is VITAL, because the machine is doomed to failure of the upgrade, and when that happens, you will learn that GoBack to Win10 function is NOT reliable, and that can leave you with a corrupt machine that will require the factory reset and lose all that on it, to get it working again.

  You can avoid this by making an image backup to an external hard drive or a USB drive using Macrium reflect (MR), which provides a FREE version that can be used to image and restore partitions or drives together.

  What I recommend is the following:
  (1) download and install Macrium reflect (MR)
  (2) run M. and choose the option: "Create an image of the partition (s) required to backup and restore Windows" to write a full backup to an external drive or USB key
  (3) use the option to create a CD or a USB startup key

  NOW, you have the means to restore a full system that works for the external hard drive or USB key in a few minutes.
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  2: System reserved for resizing:
  There is a small partition on the HDD with Win7 preinstalled machines known as system reserved.  It is something known as the boot loader code.  There is 100 MB format: all that is necessary for Win7.  But Win10 needs 350 MB and, in some cases, is NOT able to resize it on its own.  IF this happens, you must manually use a partitioning tool to resize it yourself.
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  3: use a different approach to upgrade:
  Windows Update is the simpler, but less reliable, way to do the upgrade from Win10.  A much better and more reliable way is to use Microsoft Media creation tool: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install?ocid=ms_wol_win10 choose the upgrade this option now PC.

  After all this, you know that MS install drivers with only the most basic features.  Given that HP does not have drivers for your PC Win10, this limited functionality is the best you're going to get.  HP does not actively write new drivers from Win10 for the old PC Win7.  To keep all the features of your PC, your best shot is NOT to upgrade to Win10.
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  4: be prepared to clean-install:
  If you do all this, and after the upgrade, your PC works partially, this means that the upgrade is not well and stuff is still there the previous OS corrupt the functionality of Win10.

  You MIGHT be able to solve the problem in fact a clean install of Win10. Problem is that, often, a clean-install does not recognize prior activation, even if it should. So, before doing the upgrade, follow these instructions on the community forums Win10 on creating a genuineticket.xml file: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/23354-clean-install-windows-10-directly-without-having-upgrade-first.html

  You need more later to activate your pc Win10 after the installation of clean.

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• Presario CQ56 Intel Celeron Dual-Core T3500

  Hello

  I wonder if I am able to upgrade my processor to an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9550 processor.

  I currently have an Intel Celeron Dual - Core T3500, two processes run on the decision-making PGA478 Penryn. So I guess that it would be a problem?

  All the answers in this regard would be very appreciated.

  See you soon.

  The information provided just enough.

  I wish I had better news to give you.

  Unfortunately there is no BIOS support for the duo T9500 Core 2 CPU. The real problem is the GL-40 Intel chipset on the motherboard. It does not support the mobile Core 2 duo CPU

  The following illustration shows only two processors that are guaranteed compatible. Neither one has the grunt of a Core2duo CPU.

  source reference: Guide to maintenance & Service for the Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and laptop of HP G56

  

• Compaq Presario CQ56: Install aftermarket Bluetooth?

  Data sheet:

  MODEL PRESARIO CQ56-201NR

  PENTIUM DUAL CORE CPU T4500

  2.30 GHZ PROCESSOR SPEED

  4 GB OF TOTAL MEMORY

  RAM DDR2 800 MHz PC2 6400

  I listed to the same wireless headset I use for my Bluetooth enabled LD adopt Android Smartphone to listen to the audio on this laptop.

  What choices do I have? Install a bluetooth card? or?

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  Richard C. "Rick" Hilburn

  PC expert-consultant

  Concepts of computing of Lighthouse

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  A +, N +, Windows 7

  The Service Manual if you have an internal Bluetooth options will list it there - looking for the service manual for Bluetooth and if it is there it will show you the location and reference number for it. Do that - or if there is no bluetooth you will need to get an ext Bluetooth dongle to use.

  examples...

  http://www.microcenter.com/product/387794/Bluetooth_40_USB_Micro_Adapter

• Compaq Presario CQ56-110US: Will Compaq CQ56 8 GB RAM support?

  According to the Compaq Presario Maintenance and Service of Guide matrix on page 2 (http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657369), my Compaq Presario CQ56-110US laptop supports up to 8 GB of system memory, but by following a few lines to the bottom of the guide, it lists the configuration information that tops out at a total of 4 GB. If I remove the 2 existing memory chips (1 GB each) and install two 4GB chips, my laptop will support the upgrade to 8 GB?

  Compaq Presario CQ56-110US laptop

  Processor Intel® Celeron® 900 (2.2 GHz)

  Supports dual channel DDR2 800 MHz memory

  Thank you

  Strobe1

  Hello:

  Unfortunately, your model will not support 2 x 4 GB of memory.

  This is because it is equipped with an Intel Celeron processor, your laptop is the chipset Mobile Intel GL-40.

  This chipset only supports a maximum of 2 x 2 GB memory.

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/35501/Intel-82GL40-graphics-and-memory-controller-hub

  By the way... 2 x 4 GB memory DDR2 would cost a lot of money.  It was the cheapest I could find.

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820145599

• Laptop Presario CQ56-103TU: presario CQ56 Notebook - no window 10 icon in the system tray

  Laptop Presario CQ56-103TU - Windows 7 Home Premium (not sure if 32 or 64 bits).  SP1 Build 7601.

  Together on the automatic update downloads and installs.  The top of the Tower has been activated when I bought it new.

  I don't get the Windows 10 application icon in the lower tray of systems right inviting me to book W10 to install like I did with my other laptop HP with 8.1 W.

  The art here give an opinion on why some lower end or older models may be slower to get the offer. It also gives a link to download manually if you wish. It's a good read with a wealth of info on upgrade of Windows 10.

  http://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2015/Aug/27/Microsoft-Windows-10-free-upgrade-revisited-questions-answered

• Hard 301, 303, 305 on Presario CQ56 XR426EA disc error?

  Presario CQ56 XR426EA, Windows 7 starter edition, and then I upgraded to Windows 8 preview. It was after he began to hang. Then, I tried to use my recovery disk to recover but he then gave me error messages. Error of hard disk (301), (303) and sometimes (305). Whenever his commissioning, he stops and ask me to put in a floppy disk boot, and then press any key. Had tried to recover, when I used the recovery disks created from the system, it will then display a message that it failed.

  Hello:

  The hard disk of your PC decided to conk right now and needs to be replaced.

  If you decide to replace the drive, buy one of the same size in GB (or more) and you should be able to use the recovery discs to reinstall the operating system.

  If you buy a smaller drive size in GB, the recovery disks will not work.

  Paul

• Equium L20-264 - CPU upgrade

  Hello world

  I have Toshiba Equium L20-264 and I want to move into gear
  Can someone help me please?

  I had already upgraded to 2 GB of Ram, but my CPU is still 1.4 GHz.

  Please guide me what to do and if it supports several Ghz processor, which will be the best place to buy.

  Thank you.

  I assume that you have not read all the posts here in the forum about upgrading the CPU s for laptop?
  Did you?

  Some facts first:
  Update CPU is very delicate and depends on the chipset and BIOS support.
  In case one of the parties (chipset or bios) would not support new CPU, the will to power laptop on.

  Second: the laptop seems to be equipped with an Intel Celeron - M CPU, and I suppose the other Intel Celeron-M CPU be compatible:
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  Intel Celeron M 380 (1.6 Ghz)

  Everything supports the FSB 400 Mhz

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• Satellite Pro L630 - 14L - CPU upgrade possible?

  Is it possible to upgrade processor in this model: L630 14 L? If yes what processors are supported?
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  Hello

  With regard to the question on the CPU upgrade:
  This question was asked several times here in the forum. I recommend you read the other discussions on upgrading the CPU.

  Usually, the case is simple: the manufacturers of portable don t support this upgrade for clean products. The CPU is delicate because the new processor must be based on two essential elements: chipset and BIOS.

  The laptop supports the Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset.
  So, you know, what would the CPU supported by the chipset.
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• Qosmio G40 - 10Z - possible CPU upgrade?

  What processor can I put my Qosmio G40 - 10Z? I couldn't find a list and the motherboard is a "motherboard Toshiba" without a template or similar.
  I would like to change to a better processor, a quadcore would be well, is - it possible?

  My Windows 7 tells me to change the battery, but the battery is ok. Google says its due to Windows and could be solved by the BIOS updated. I have the newest
  Official home page. There is no latest BIOS available?

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  Robert

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  I doubt that the CPU upgrade would be possible. You should read this article:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB9401AX0001R01.htm

  This error message is it exactly that you get Windows 7? Normally you get only a low battery notification, you need to Exchange or connect the power supply.

• Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX power on password

  I need help wih the power on password for my Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX

  ~ Thanks in advance

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• Satellite Pro L450D - 12 X - CPU upgrade

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro L450D - 12 X and I was wondering which processors 'Dual Core' support this laptop for a CPU upgrade?

  Have a read of other peoples threads, it is possible for the laptop to have an upgrade, but I'm not sure of what those who actually support. The most common dual core would be the dual core 'Stalk' However, there are many processors that go under the name "stalk".

  I was also wondering if all Toshiba L450Ds have the same motherboard etc... because they contain the same case and (mostly) graphics card

  Thank you very much

  I assume that you have already read this Toshiba doesn't support CPU upgrade and a public document on processors compatible doesn t exist.
  You can just hope that someone has an identical identical machine with the hardware platform and can offer some info on these updates.

  For best performance, you can start with the RAM upgrade. Have you upgraded RAM to max level?

• HP Compaq Presario CQ56-102SA: bios password began to appear on a Presario CQ56-102SA computer laptop

  I work on a Presario CQ56-219wm who suddenly started asking for a bios password (enter the administrator password). If I hit enter 3 times, it give me the code to 56531731. I know it is a failure of motherboard the cause, can someone please give me the code to enter in this so I can reset the password in the bios? Appreciate any help in advance.

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