Can laptops be upgraded - Lenovo Computers & Internet

Laptops are poor candidates for upgrades, as they are built with such tight confines as to make many parts rather inaccessible. For the normal laptop, there are only three things that you may consider upgrading, and the CPU is not one of them. CPUs are often hard installed on mainboards and the BIOS in the mainboard is often customized for a specific one. Even where you may be able to upgrade, the upgrade option is usually not of sufficient difference to make the cost and effort worth it. You can usually upgrade the hard drive to something larger in capacity and faster in speed. You can upgrade the RAM to the maximum that the laptop allows (most do not come with the max originally to keep the cost lower). You can upgrade the Operating System and software when applicable for better performance. Graphics upgrades, for the most part, are not available, except maybe for some of the newer, higher-end gaming laptops. Most have the graphics integrated into the mainboard and most graphics share the system RAM. Hard drive and memory upgrades can usually be performed thru access doors on the outside of the case. I've seem a few instances where one of the memory modules was tucked internal to the device and it was necessary to remove the keyboard assembly to access it. I've never seem a laptop with more than two memory module slots.

This is a laptop correct?
If so you cannot upgrade laptop, Unlike a desktop the graphic's processor is built into the motherboard.
As for the CPU it is most likely also incapable of upgrade depending on most of almost all laptops
Laptop's are pretty much incapable of upgrades. (excluding RAM and HDD drives)

Yes, It is possible to upgrade the processor on this laptop, and I have never heard that u cant upgrade processors on most laptops, I believe to the best of my understanding u can upgrade on almost all laptops

You cannot upgrade this laptop video cards. most laptops do not allow video card upgrades and the ones that do, the cards cost between 200 and 500$

Hello srinatha43, hi, laptops are not that easy to upgrade, especially the video card. you are stuck with that built in laptop graphics card. you can only do is upgrade the onboard memory. Or get a better laptop with good graphics card especially the new models.

BIOS upgrades are USUALLY done in DOS. Most times, you need to boot from a floppy or CD that is specific for BIOS upgrade. Some BIOS upgrade software may be apllied through Windows, but this depends on your computer manufacturer.
BTW, if your computer is running ok, DO NOT MESS UP WITH THE BIOS. You may risk ruining your laptop.
IF IT IS NO BROKEN, DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT.

no you cant upgrade a laptop graphics card

Best upgradeable laptop right now are the high end Dell XPS model line. Hope this helps.

What can I upgrade in a laptop? Below is a listing of common laptop upgrade questions and the answers to each of the questions regarding laptop and portable computer upgrades.


Laptop questions and answers CH000618, What can I upgrade in a laptop? CH000780, How do I clean my laptop? CH000917, My PC Card (PCMCIA) does not fit in my laptop.

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Save to file / partition information. In addition, if your laptop did not support PHDISK or HDPREP unless there is an available BIOS update you cannot upgrade to PHDISK or HDPREP.

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What can I upgrade in a laptop? What can I upgrade in my laptop? Can I upgrade the memory in my laptop? Can I upgrade the processor in my laptop? Can I upgrade the video card in my laptop?

CPU upgrade questions and answers. Can I upgrade my computer processor? Because of the variety of computer motherboards / specifications / OEM modifications

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