Tutorial on how to Upgrade HP 8470p to intel i7 CPU. 8460p i7 upgrade i7-2820QM (affiliate): amzn.to/2R9bt2e 8470p i7 upgrade i7-3720QM (affiliate): amzn.to/2tmrHMn Shop around for Compatible CPUs (check HP specs before buying). HP Elite Book from Amazon (affiliate)8470p amzn.to/2Cv53Uk
Thanks for the video! Just installed i7-3740QM in a HP EliteBook 8470p. Super easy upgrade, I didn't even have to change BIOS settings or anything. Linux Mint simply picked up where I left off, and the laptop booted up so fast I first though the laptop was in sleep mode (not possible, since I unplugged the battery). The laptop already felt very snappy since I have replaced old mechanical drive with SSD and then upgraded RAM to 8GB. But now with CPU power doubled (according to benchmarks), this old machine received a new lease of life.
@@marvellousadesanya8480quite a few business and enterprise-grade laptops come with a socketed CPU as they are designed to be easily fixed or upgraded. I believe this series of Elitebooks are able to accept any laptop CPU from the Sandy bridge and Ivy bridge lineups.
Is changing HEATSINK required or just plug and play ? I have gha same laptop as yours with 3320M and i want to upgrade it to i7-3840QM (45W) Is it safe or i have to change somthing else ?
Just wanted to thank you for putting up this video. I used it to help me upgrade my elite book 8460 from an i5 to an i i7 processor. The only problem I ran into was putting the back over back on. It took sometime, but I got it. Thank you again.
For those trying to upgrade. Based on the documentation, the best CPU you can put into an HP 8460p is Intel Core i7-2860QM (4C/8T). I've managed to use it on my 8460p, together with an SSD (old HDD caddied) and 16GB of RAM. My laptop kicks the butt of up to 7th Gen i3s and i5s and even some i7s.
Thank you! I have the 8460P and I love it so far. I was a bit skeptical when I bought it as I knew nothing about it but I am very happy to see how simple and easy it is to work on and upgrade! I appreciate your videos on this series HP laptops!!
Very good video but he really screwed up when putting it back together. While he had it apart, he should have cleaned the entire system. The cpu heat-sink needed a real good cleaning for sure, but he also should have cleaned the cpu and applied fresh thermal paste to the cpu before putting it back together. He also should have cleaned the system fan before putting it back together.
Hi Dan, what would you use to clean the old thermo paste off, I have the same laptop n want to put an i7 in, times are tough it the moment so I cant buy a new laptop, I have a i3 thanks in advance.
Cuboman mate!!! I have just finished upgrading my Elitebook 8470p with a second hand(I know ...quite risky..but cheap) Quad Core i7 3632QM. It works like a charm. Of course if I had not watched your video I would probably never have taken the risk!!! Great work and thank you again
@@mauryrondone2053 HI Im getting a secound hand cpu, can I just put a bit on my newer cpu or do I have to clean the old themo paste off, and how do I do that thanks GG
I recently bought an 8640p off facebook marketplace for $100. It runs very well considering. A friend mentioend I should look into upgrading it after I installed more RAM. I came across this video and was very pelasantly surprised to see that it was not all that complicated! Thank you!
(good to know streeet value of these things..;p i think i have had my 8470p since it was new haha however long that was.. ' i think speed has a lot to do with SSD drives though.. i think that would be a pretty good/worth while replacment move while your in there.. Great video-) i wasn't even thinking of this-) (well maybe a lil) --
Its so strange because the HP manual has you remove the whole system board to remove the heat sink. In your video removing the fan is the only step needed.
@@Cobuman Im going to switch out my i5 to this i7. I have a 256GB SSD, i5, 8GB DDR3, Intel Graphics HD 4000 on this laptop. Besides the CPU, what else do you suggest i upgrade on it for video editing? Thank you in advance.
Just threw the dice and pulled the trigger on a 3740QM for my 8470P. It is a 45w chip, and I have the most recent bios flashed. I will try to remember to return here and let everyone know if I had success or if I wasted my money.
@@otmanaishow it worked very well and the laptop is still running to this day. Only thing of note is it will get hotter because it's a higher wattage chip with the same cooling system.
@@Caseycallender I have the same 8470p with i5 3320M (TDP 35W) it doesn't get hot even if I try to stress it, it cannot exceed 17W So il thinking about upgrading to somthing like i7 3820QM OR 3840QM (TDP 45W) the same as 3740QM, What do you think about that bro ?
@@otmanaishow it's been so long since I've researched and done this. I can say the 3740QM will work, it seems like I spent some time researching everything and there were several chips I didn't do because of incompatibilities. I can't remember exactly which ones they were but I can say when I was doing this the 3740QM made the most since at the time. There is a bios update you should research and read about that made the extra cores possible, without it none will work.
Consumable, loved this video. Recently came into a HP8460p. What do I need to check on my machine to upgrade the CPU from i5 to i7? The CPU generation? First time DIY’ng a CPU. Thank you, keep up the great videos
@@gordonresquer4604 I think that is the only one compatible because it came as an optional i7 back when this laptop was sold. Some people have tried different versions of same socket and I think it worked but I'm not 100% sure on that. I have this video that might help you decide: czcams.com/video/stcuFDSUTwE/video.html
@@Cobuman thank you for the reply! You are the first CZcamsr who I have ever asked a question and received a reply! You live up to your word in your closing statement! Aloha & Mahalo!
hello nice video, did u upgrade from a i7 second gen to third gen i7? if so how did it work ? did u do anything with the bios ? i have a hp 8460p , it has a second gen i5, i need to update to something stronger , but can i put third gen i7 on this laptop ? i wanted to this because intel hd 4000 is so much better than intel hd 3000 , thank you and have a good day
@@b1ack_c0de vai ami kini nai, old arekta laptop theke niye use korci, apni laptop servicing er shop gula theke nite pare/ Daraz ba ali express theke price er idea nite paren, thanks
I thought it's not supported but actually in games i love it. I had the shitty i5 and i got i9 in it now and it works rlly good at everything faster at alll
8470p runs around 100 $ on ebay. A new (used) processor will also cost you around 100 $ from eBay or Aliexpress. For 200 $ you can buy a new laptop with better specification. Add another 100 $ for 16 GB of RAM and than you arrived at 300 USD. No question the upgrade is doable, but is it worth it?
Are there any special installations that we need to do (on, for example the BIOS) after we installed the new CPU, and powered on the laptop? or can we simply use the laptop right away without having to download, make any changes on bios or install any additional programs?
I have a question cuboman. why do you suggest to use this specific CPU instead of the Intel Core i7 3520M that ships with th some elitebook 8470p. I am very fond of your videos and I am going to try upgrade my 8470p but I am just making sure I understand things properly. Thank you
Great question. I was probably going with best available i7 for 8460p; however, i7 3520m should work fine with 8470p. BIOS compatibility is the main concern but not a problem as long as you stick with optional i7 upgrade from HP.
Great video but my ocd made me comment to ask WHY DIDNT you clean the heat sync before you put it back in? I always clean the fan and heat sync. You upgrade a cpu which is going to affect the temperature but fail to even mention cleaning your cooling system parts while you have them out. Tisk sir tisk! lol
Great video! Liked and subscribed. I have an 8460p that I've had for years. The only upgrade I made over the years is swap in a 1TB hard drive. Can I still upgrade it to say a 6th gen or higher i5-i7 along with an SSD? Also I'll upgrade the ram to 16GB. What do you think?
You can only use the same gen CPUs because of socket difference. SSD and RAM upgrade is good too. This is my video talking about that: czcams.com/video/zm-eT8Cf_Jo/video.html
I'm using a Elitebook 8460p with an 2nd-gen i5, what is the fastest CPU I can upgrade to? Will it support the 3rd-gen i7s or do I have to stay with 2nd-gen CPUs?
Great question. The chipset used for that laptop is QM67 and according to data sheet it supports some 3rd gen CPUs. For example this one: amzn.to/33w6tbQ *Here is the link for reference:* ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/52813/mobile-intel-qm67-express-chipset.html (click on compatible products on left). I'd say buy the most affordable quad core CPU you can find because a lot of those i7 CPUs are 2 core only.
Just go to the hp website or google hp8460p cpu upgrade, and you'll find the hp specs that will tell you what CPUs the motherboard/chipset will support. Just ordered a quad core to replace my dual core on my 8470p.
hello friend I just bought that same processor from my pc but it doesn't give me video or anything just turn on the fan do you think it's a failure of my pc or the processor
@@luisjesusarminjesus I agree. It could be either situation. If seller of the i7 said it's working fine... then it's probably compatibility issue. This is why I can only recommend CPUs that came as an option for HP laptops of specific model; however, some people had reported working fine with non-standard CPUs.
I'm in the process of buying a refurbished HP E.B. 8540W...I just wonder what is that secondary "battery connection" slot in the lower part (a big opened slot)...how and what battery can you contact there, do you need a special docking station?
Hi thank you for your good video, I have a hp 8470 laptop that is CPU i5. I want to change the CPU to i7, but I don't know if I'm using the i7-3720 model or the i7-3740, can I use both of them on this laptop and there's no difference between them? Or did the grooves of the 3740 hit it?? Thank you for guiding.
I have the standard i5 cpu, Could I go and put like a 3740qm into it? This cpu is 45w tdp tho, should I also find a new heatsink? Thanks for your Vids, super useful.
The main concern is BIOS support; however, I've had someone reply that it worked for them (using non-standard CPU) on this specific video in comments. It may work but I can only recommend what was originally sold as an option. If you go for it reuse the heatsink as there is no upgrade available. TDP refers to more power/heat compared to 35w as you know, so I would test the temps afterwards to be in safe range.
What do you guys who upgraded, is it worth it? i7 has 45w TDP, how fast would it draw the battery and ho will the fan act? Also if I buy the i7 it will cost me the same what I paid for the entire laptop (with i5). Is the speed increase worth?
Hi mate, so I purchased that cpu to upgrade my i5 existing on my 8460p. When I go to turn it on, it either keeps turning on or off immediately or it stays on and the fan is audible. Can you please help?
@@ruimendes5658 Anyway you can return it? Because that CPU is 3rd gen for 8470p, not for 8460p. You can try to update BIOS which may provide support but it's slim chance. Although, 8460p has Intel® QM67 chipset which does support some 3rd gen CPUs... I'd say install the i5 back in. Then update BIOS. Then try again. If that does not work I would return the CPU.
CPU is not upgradeable. Max RAM is 16GB. I usually recommend Crucial brand like this: amzn.to/2uJcXHK . If you don't have SSD that would be a really nice upgrade for that laptop. Samsung SSD is the best imo: amzn.to/2U3HGtv
can u also show how to connect 2 monitors with 8460p? 2 separate monitors and extended display on all 3 screens...? i have tried a lot of thing but I am able to obtain display on 1 monitors so far, as per the manual (also read in some blog post) that up to 4 monitors can be attached to 8460p but nobody seems to know how.... can u like make an extended video.... thanks in advance
I know i'm super late but I have an important question; has anyone tried installing an Ivy Bridge CPU into the 8460p? I know Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge are supposed to be interchangable (on socket G2) and I have the very latest BIOS revision flashed on my notebook, but i'm not sure if I might run into issues upgrading to the next generatino CPU's like I want to. Has anyone done this? I would like to know your experience with it and I would be grateful for any answers
@@urossaric5435 it didnt work for me, i bought a 3rd gen i3 to test and it wouldnt even load the bios. Unfortunately i think this laptop is locked to 2nd gen
In a Elitebook 8460P Could I change the procesor with different generation, technology (Micron) and TDP? I have an i5-2520M in 32nm and 35 Watts, and want to put an i7-3840QM in 22mm and 45 Watts
TDP is not a huge issue; however, you might want to stick with 2nd gen CPUs because BIOS may not support 3rd gen. The 2nd gen is Core i7 2620M that came with that laptop.
Dear Sir, I just want to ask a question with you that I have a Hp Elitebook 8470p with 3rd generation i5-3320M CPU and 4 GB pc3-8500s RAM currently installed in it so that I want to upgrade the processor i5 to i7QM quad-core so can it possible or not easily with no issue/problem??? kindly suggest or advise me. I really very thankful to u in advance.
@@Cobuman oaky it means i can change the pro i5 3320 to i7 3720Qm easily with no technical problem right? also, ask you that it has a PC3 RAM installed so can i use PC3L 8 GB RAM with the replacement of PC3??? Kindly guide me...
Hi ... I have had an 8540w standing for several years, I got it from a couple of friends when she stopped working and retired, now due to the high power prices, I have put my desktop on pause, and now use only this one, it runs surprisingly well, it's with an i7-620 and 8Gb RAM and a 250 Samsung SSD, but it's quite difficult to find BIOS and updates anyway, does anyone know a forum where this sort of thing is discussed?
I have a hp elitebook 8460p. The problem is i have a lot of artefacts. Is there any way to change the gpu, or i need a new motherboard? reballing is more expensive than another SH motherboard... if i upgrade the CPU, like to an i7 from my current i5, the problem will persist? i mean, the graphic card is into the CPU like a desktop processor, or its on the laptop motherboard, and cannot be removed (except expensive reballing). Thank you!
Do you get wattage issues with the second 4gb ram chip? I used one from a different laptop (hp zbook 4gb chip) but i have a suspicion that the power unit is stretched thin compared to the laptops total power use. Are you using a second factory chip?
what kind of extra performance should I expect upgrading to a quad core? I currently have a dual core i7-3540m I'm able to run esports titles like valorant at around 60fps with some fps dips at 1600x900 resolution
Hlo sir,i have Hp elitebook 9470m series.Can i upgrade My processor from Intel Core i5-3437u 1.90 ghz to 2.40 ghz to i7-4600u generation? Is it compatible?
Those are embedded CPUs. I think it's possible by replacing the whole motherboard if you find a compatible one. Probably not super difficult but aside from that I'm not sure where you would get a replacement. Good luck.
You can upgrade to: i7-2820QM: amzn.to/3b61zG3 i7-2720QM: amzn.to/2xtBMJl i7-2630QM: amzn.to/2VsHcwb Any of listed would double the CPU core count and increase L3 cache. Same process as the video.
im looking to upgrade my 17in hp proctectsmart laptop with a dvd drive but I can't get the back off can you helP also how to I sign up for your courses
According to intel's website; these are compatible sockets FCBGA1023, PPGA988. As long as you find an i7 compatible with any of those it should work. Just make sure you go with 35w TDP Max CPU. Like this one (affiliate): amzn.to/2Cy50Fs You can buy a used one cheaper.
There is a really good chance that you can. Open it up and see if it looks similar to one on the video. On the outside appears to be the same design so I think it's possible....
Hello great videos i have the 8440p and it freezing while using it for my forex trading Software can i upgrade the CPU from I5 to I7 -3720QM as i need min of a 3.2Ghz and 6G RAM will this work with this model. Maybe ill add the SSD swap. Thank for your feedback.
I'd say do a hardware diagnostic check first. I don't think you need to do CPU upgrade for trading software. It would help to add more RAM and especially SSD drive. Samsung is what I use, like this: amzn.to/3lY90F8 any size is fine.
Tutorial on how to Upgrade HP 8470p to intel i7 CPU.
8460p i7 upgrade i7-2820QM (affiliate): amzn.to/2R9bt2e
8470p i7 upgrade i7-3720QM (affiliate): amzn.to/2tmrHMn
Shop around for Compatible CPUs (check HP specs before buying).
HP Elite Book from Amazon (affiliate)8470p amzn.to/2Cv53Uk
8440p?
How about 8440p?
and 2170p?
I can't find the product
@@youngbach952 the 2170p has soldered CPUs.
Thanks for the video!
Just installed i7-3740QM in a HP EliteBook 8470p.
Super easy upgrade, I didn't even have to change BIOS settings or anything.
Linux Mint simply picked up where I left off, and the laptop booted up so fast I first though the laptop was in sleep mode (not possible, since I unplugged the battery).
The laptop already felt very snappy since I have replaced old mechanical drive with SSD and then upgraded RAM to 8GB. But now with CPU power doubled (according to benchmarks), this old machine received a new lease of life.
That is great!
I thought CPUs coke soldered with laptops. Didn’t know they were upgradable….
@@marvellousadesanya8480 I was shocked to learn you can actually do that on some (mostly older) laptops!
@@marvellousadesanya8480quite a few business and enterprise-grade laptops come with a socketed CPU as they are designed to be easily fixed or upgraded. I believe this series of Elitebooks are able to accept any laptop CPU from the Sandy bridge and Ivy bridge lineups.
Is changing HEATSINK required or just plug and play ?
I have gha same laptop as yours with 3320M and i want to upgrade it to i7-3840QM (45W)
Is it safe or i have to change somthing else ?
Just wanted to thank you for putting up this video. I used it to help me upgrade my elite book 8460 from an i5 to an i i7 processor. The only problem I ran into was putting the back over back on. It took sometime, but I got it. Thank you again.
Sure thing.
how your laptop heat more alot after upgrading the processor?
For those trying to upgrade. Based on the documentation, the best CPU you can put into an HP 8460p is Intel Core i7-2860QM (4C/8T).
I've managed to use it on my 8460p, together with an SSD (old HDD caddied) and 16GB of RAM.
My laptop kicks the butt of up to 7th Gen i3s and i5s and even some i7s.
Hi, do you believe this model can work?ntel Core i7 2860QM Quad Core 8M 2.5GHz Socket G2 Notebook Processor
any settings adjustments?
Link for ssd or cpu or ram
I want to update to this processor, is it stable?
Really bro
Thank you! I have the 8460P and I love it so far. I was a bit skeptical when I bought it as I knew nothing about it but I am very happy to see how simple and easy it is to work on and upgrade! I appreciate your videos on this series HP laptops!!
I'm glad to help. 👍
I've replaced the ram, hard drive (twice), and keyboard on my 8460p, and now after 5 years, I'm gonna do the CPU as well. Thanks!
Nice!
Bro I have a hp elitebook 8460p and I wanted to upgrade cpu to i5 10400 which is also a bga socket
You can't do that. U must change to the same generation.
@@omchouhan4581 i have same comp. oldie but goodie. catching hell trying to install raid.
Very good video but he really screwed up when putting it back together. While he had it apart, he should have cleaned the entire system. The cpu heat-sink needed a real good cleaning for sure, but he also should have cleaned the cpu and applied fresh thermal paste to the cpu before putting it back together. He also should have cleaned the system fan before putting it back together.
Hi Dan, what would you use to clean the old thermo paste off, I have the same laptop n want to put an i7 in, times are tough it the moment so I cant buy a new laptop, I have a i3 thanks in advance.
Cuboman mate!!! I have just finished upgrading my Elitebook 8470p with a second hand(I know ...quite risky..but cheap) Quad Core i7 3632QM. It works like a charm.
Of course if I had not watched your video I would probably never have taken the risk!!!
Great work and thank you again
Sweet! Bro, I'm glad that worked out. Thanks for sharing. 👍
How about the thermals? What the idle/stress temperatures?
Hi
did you add new thermo paste to the cpu you bought?
@@And-War indeed I have mate. Thank you
@@mauryrondone2053 HI
Im getting a secound hand cpu, can I just put a bit on my newer cpu or do I have to clean the old themo paste off, and how do I do that
thanks
GG
Never worked on a laptop till now. Just cleaned and applied new thermal paste on my sisters laptop.
Thanks for the guide :)
Nice!
Added the i7 and 16 gb ram along with a 500gb SSD. Runs great.
Link for the stuff plz
Upgraded today, never done this before, very easy after following your instructions, thanks 👍🙌👍🙌👍💥💥💥💥
thank you so much ive looked everywhere for elitebook cpu upgrade but here i am so thank you so much!!
Glad I could help!
I recently bought an 8640p off facebook marketplace for $100. It runs very well considering. A friend mentioend I should look into upgrading it after I installed more RAM. I came across this video and was very pelasantly surprised to see that it was not all that complicated! Thank you!
Sure thing.
(good to know streeet value of these things..;p i think i have had my 8470p since it was new haha however long that was.. ' i think speed has a lot to do with SSD drives though.. i think that would be a pretty good/worth while replacment move while your in there.. Great video-) i wasn't even thinking of this-) (well maybe a lil) --
Everytime you take out the heat sink, clean it.
Yep air dust and apply thermal paste
Great work making this video. Easy to follow and you show how to both remove and replace.
Glad it helped
Its so strange because the HP manual has you remove the whole system board to remove the heat sink. In your video removing the fan is the only step needed.
Hehe, It's like working on a car... there are multiple ways of doing it. :)
Excellent video. Thank you for making this.
My pleasure. Thanks! 👍
@@Cobuman Im going to switch out my i5 to this i7. I have a 256GB SSD, i5, 8GB DDR3, Intel Graphics HD 4000 on this laptop. Besides the CPU, what else do you suggest i upgrade on it for video editing? Thank you in advance.
Sure thing. I would suggest adding more RAM. Video editing will eat a lot of RAM; especially for higher fps like 60fps HD or 4K stuff.
@@Cobuman Great! thank you for your good advice. You've got an awesome channel and i look forward to learning more through your videos..
I appreciate your support. 😁
Just threw the dice and pulled the trigger on a 3740QM for my 8470P. It is a 45w chip, and I have the most recent bios flashed. I will try to remember to return here and let everyone know if I had success or if I wasted my money.
Thank you for doing that. Much appreciated. 👍
I know its been a long Time but what were the results bro?
@@otmanaishow it worked very well and the laptop is still running to this day. Only thing of note is it will get hotter because it's a higher wattage chip with the same cooling system.
@@Caseycallender
I have the same 8470p with i5 3320M (TDP 35W) it doesn't get hot even if I try to stress it, it cannot exceed 17W
So il thinking about upgrading to somthing like i7 3820QM OR 3840QM (TDP 45W) the same as 3740QM,
What do you think about that bro ?
@@otmanaishow it's been so long since I've researched and done this. I can say the 3740QM will work, it seems like I spent some time researching everything and there were several chips I didn't do because of incompatibilities. I can't remember exactly which ones they were but I can say when I was doing this the 3740QM made the most since at the time. There is a bios update you should research and read about that made the extra cores possible, without it none will work.
Awesome. I am still rocking this laptop. Currently planning to remove the cd drive and replace with a ssd.
That's a good idea. 👍
hi
can you help me about the size of the caddy for the ssd, its 12,7mm or 9,5mm ?
@@ghcanestro5859 12,7
@@filipmalarczyk thank you
You should have replaced the Thermal Paste, you left airbubles there and cooling will not be as effective.
Thanks so much for the tutorial,
man!
Sure thing.
Consumable, loved this video. Recently came into a HP8460p. What do I need to check on my machine to upgrade the CPU from i5 to i7? The CPU generation? First time DIY’ng a CPU.
Thank you, keep up the great videos
Or is the 2820QM the only one?
@@gordonresquer4604 I think that is the only one compatible because it came as an optional i7 back when this laptop was sold. Some people have tried different versions of same socket and I think it worked but I'm not 100% sure on that.
I have this video that might help you decide: czcams.com/video/stcuFDSUTwE/video.html
@@Cobuman thank you for the reply! You are the first CZcamsr who I have ever asked a question and received a reply! You live up to your word in your closing statement! Aloha & Mahalo!
@@gordonresquer4604 I'm glad to help. Aloha. 😁✋
hello nice video, did u upgrade from a i7 second gen to third gen i7? if so how did it work ? did u do anything with the bios ?
i have a hp 8460p , it has a second gen i5, i need to update to something stronger , but can i put third gen i7 on this laptop ? i wanted to this because intel hd 4000 is so much better than intel hd 3000 , thank you and have a good day
Thank you .
My cpu is i7 3250m. I need upgrade to best one.
Which cpu can I upgrade it.
Thanks
Many many thank you dear, take love from bangladesh.
vai upgrade korsen??
@@b1ack_c0de hmm vai
@@rony.hasan_7 Vai processor konta use korsen r koto nise? ami kothao khuje pacchina i7 er processor
@@b1ack_c0de vai ami kini nai, old arekta laptop theke niye use korci, apni laptop servicing er shop gula theke nite pare/ Daraz ba ali express theke price er idea nite paren, thanks
I thought it's not supported but actually in games i love it. I had the shitty i5 and i got i9 in it now and it works rlly good at everything faster at alll
cool
What are the specifications of the replacement processor?
For
hp 8440
Core i5
Thanks. You don't mention if any changes are required to software or settings.
No changes required. BIOS has built in support for many different CPUs of the same socket.
Work let me have a 8460p that was in lost and found for a year. I refurbished it and this is what I want to do next.
Nice, I suggest upgrading to SSD as well. Something like this: amzn.to/2LfCFJ1
8470p runs around 100 $ on ebay. A new (used) processor will also cost you around 100 $ from eBay or Aliexpress. For 200 $ you can buy a new laptop with better specification. Add another 100 $ for 16 GB of RAM and than you arrived at 300 USD.
No question the upgrade is doable, but is it worth it?
I see your point. I suppose if you can buy a laptop with i7 and 16GB of RAM for 300 usd that would be a better deal.
Thanks a lot for share your knowledge with us
My pleasure. 👍
Are there any special installations that we need to do (on, for example the BIOS) after we installed the new CPU, and powered on the laptop? or can we simply use the laptop right away without having to download, make any changes on bios or install any additional programs?
Can HP EliteBook 8470p be upgraded to next generation processors?
like replacing its i5 3rd gen to i5 or i7 of 6th or 7th Gen ?
Some consecutive generation CPUs share a same socket but you cant go fro 3rd to 6th.
guess i will be getting a couple of i7 mobile processors for 2 8470p latops from a recycle bin dumpster dive last week .
Nice, Let me know if some different types of i7 work as well.
I have a question cuboman. why do you suggest to use this specific CPU instead of the Intel Core i7 3520M that ships with th some elitebook 8470p.
I am very fond of your videos and I am going to try upgrade my 8470p but I am just making sure I understand things properly.
Thank you
Great question. I was probably going with best available i7 for 8460p; however, i7 3520m should work fine with 8470p. BIOS compatibility is the main concern but not a problem as long as you stick with optional i7 upgrade from HP.
The 3520m is a dual core (4 threads) CPU while the 3632QM is a four core (8 threads) CPU.
@@flatwave I 've recently upgraded with the quad core one and it's just GREAT. Thanks for your reply
Great video but my ocd made me comment to ask WHY DIDNT you clean the heat sync before you put it back in? I always clean the fan and heat sync. You upgrade a cpu which is going to affect the temperature but fail to even mention cleaning your cooling system parts while you have them out. Tisk sir tisk! lol
Great video! Liked and subscribed.
I have an 8460p that I've had for years. The only upgrade I made over the years is swap in a 1TB hard drive. Can I still upgrade it to say a 6th gen or higher i5-i7 along with an SSD? Also I'll upgrade the ram to 16GB. What do you think?
You can only use the same gen CPUs because of socket difference. SSD and RAM upgrade is good too. This is my video talking about that: czcams.com/video/zm-eT8Cf_Jo/video.html
very nice tuturial ,thank you
I'm using a Elitebook 8460p with an 2nd-gen i5, what is the fastest CPU I can upgrade to?
Will it support the 3rd-gen i7s or do I have to stay with 2nd-gen CPUs?
Great question. The chipset used for that laptop is QM67 and according to data sheet it supports some 3rd gen CPUs. For example this one: amzn.to/33w6tbQ *Here is the link for reference:* ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/52813/mobile-intel-qm67-express-chipset.html (click on compatible products on left). I'd say buy the most affordable quad core CPU you can find because a lot of those i7 CPUs are 2 core only.
same question thanks
@@user-wy7po2xf7z I've stayed with an 2nd gen i7 myself since I wasn't quite sure. But it still runs great with it.
Just go to the hp website or google hp8460p cpu upgrade, and you'll find the hp specs that will tell you what CPUs the motherboard/chipset will support. Just ordered a quad core to replace my dual core on my 8470p.
that is one clean laptop ty for the vid
sure thing.
hello friend I just bought that same processor from my pc but it doesn't give me video or anything just turn on the fan do you think it's a failure of my pc or the processor
It could be the CPU. Reinstall the old CPU and see if it starts working again.
@@Cobuman If as such the old i5 works without problems but the i7 does not work, it will be due to compatibility problem or the CPU is damaged
@@luisjesusarminjesus I agree. It could be either situation. If seller of the i7 said it's working fine... then it's probably compatibility issue. This is why I can only recommend CPUs that came as an option for HP laptops of specific model; however, some people had reported working fine with non-standard CPUs.
very nice video.but how i find i7 2820qm.its not sipply........
Have you looked on Amazon? Here you go: amzn.to/3hGN7rO
very cool..so is there any software update ? or just turn on the laptop like normal ?
Thanks, it should work as normal. It may require BIOS update with some CPUs of the same socket. For example if you install a CPU with higher TDP.
Can you Switch a CPU with the socket BGA1023?
Not without professional tools and training. BGA means Ball Grid Array which refers to type of soldering technique. CPU is soldered to motherboard.
I'm in the process of buying a refurbished HP E.B. 8540W...I just wonder what is that secondary "battery connection" slot in the lower part (a big opened slot)...how and what battery can you contact there, do you need a special docking station?
Hi thank you for your good video, I have a hp 8470 laptop that is CPU i5. I want to change the CPU to i7, but I don't know if I'm using the i7-3720 model or the i7-3740, can I use both of them on this laptop and there's no difference between them? Or did the grooves of the 3740 hit it?? Thank you for guiding.
Could you do a upgrade video on HP Envy 17 j 100 series laptop? Just curious about if I can make this machine faster and better.
I would but I don't have that computer. Sorry.
I have the standard i5 cpu,
Could I go and put like a 3740qm into it? This cpu is 45w tdp tho, should I also find a new heatsink? Thanks for your Vids, super useful.
The main concern is BIOS support; however, I've had someone reply that it worked for them (using non-standard CPU) on this specific video in comments. It may work but I can only recommend what was originally sold as an option. If you go for it reuse the heatsink as there is no upgrade available. TDP refers to more power/heat compared to 35w as you know, so I would test the temps afterwards to be in safe range.
i want to upgrade to i7-3720QM but i didn't find where can i buy
great tutorial i have an elitebook 8570p and upgraded it to an i7 3630qm
but... can i get another i7 better than this one or am i on the top?
The best supported is i7-3720QM like this: amzn.to/3eBA3T3
What do you guys who upgraded, is it worth it?
i7 has 45w TDP, how fast would it draw the battery and ho will the fan act?
Also if I buy the i7 it will cost me the same what I paid for the entire laptop (with i5). Is the speed increase worth?
It's not worth upgrading at this point because it's so old. Better to buy a newer i5 or similar, it will be 10 times faster.
Does it look the same way on the 8460p?
I believe it is the same case.
Hi, thank you for the precious video that you have made, can you tell me what kind of CPU for my lovely Elitebook 8460p,thank you
Which of the two that you put in the description is better?
CPUs? The newer one is better... But this depends on which Laptop you have... some of them may not even work in your laptop.
Hi mate, so I purchased that cpu to upgrade my i5 existing on my 8460p. When I go to turn it on, it either keeps turning on or off immediately or it stays on and the fan is audible. Can you please help?
Which CPU did you get? 8460p supports 2nd gen CPUs.
@@Cobuman I purchased the 3632QM as stated.
@@ruimendes5658 Anyway you can return it? Because that CPU is 3rd gen for 8470p, not for 8460p. You can try to update BIOS which may provide support but it's slim chance. Although, 8460p has Intel® QM67 chipset which does support some 3rd gen CPUs... I'd say install the i5 back in. Then update BIOS. Then try again. If that does not work I would return the CPU.
After upgrading the processor is there anything you need to install? Like do you install windows again?
I have an elitebook 840 g1 with 4 gigs of RAM & i5 processor. What is the highest process I can upgrade to?? N highest ram??
CPU is not upgradeable. Max RAM is 16GB. I usually recommend Crucial brand like this: amzn.to/2uJcXHK . If you don't have SSD that would be a really nice upgrade for that laptop. Samsung SSD is the best imo: amzn.to/2U3HGtv
can u also show how to connect 2 monitors with 8460p? 2 separate monitors and extended display on all 3 screens...? i have tried a lot of thing but I am able to obtain display on 1 monitors so far, as per the manual (also read in some blog post) that up to 4 monitors can be attached to 8460p but nobody seems to know how.... can u like make an extended video.... thanks in advance
I know i'm super late but I have an important question; has anyone tried installing an Ivy Bridge CPU into the 8460p? I know Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge are supposed to be interchangable (on socket G2) and I have the very latest BIOS revision flashed on my notebook, but i'm not sure if I might run into issues upgrading to the next generatino CPU's like I want to.
Has anyone done this? I would like to know your experience with it and I would be grateful for any answers
did you do it, if you did, does it work, because I have the same question for my 8460p, I have an i5 2520m, I would like some i7 3rd gen to install
@@urossaric5435 it didnt work for me, i bought a 3rd gen i3 to test and it wouldnt even load the bios. Unfortunately i think this laptop is locked to 2nd gen
In a Elitebook 8460P Could I change the procesor with different generation, technology (Micron) and TDP? I have an i5-2520M in 32nm and 35 Watts, and want to put an i7-3840QM in 22mm and 45 Watts
TDP is not a huge issue; however, you might want to stick with 2nd gen CPUs because BIOS may not support 3rd gen. The 2nd gen is Core i7 2620M that came with that laptop.
Dear Sir, I just want to ask a question with you that I have a Hp Elitebook 8470p with 3rd generation i5-3320M CPU and 4 GB pc3-8500s RAM currently installed in it so that I want to upgrade the processor i5 to i7QM quad-core so can it possible or not easily with no issue/problem??? kindly suggest or advise me.
I really very thankful to u in advance.
The laptop in this video is 8470p.
@@Cobuman oaky it means i can change the pro i5 3320 to i7 3720Qm easily with no technical problem right?
also, ask you that it has a PC3 RAM installed so can i use PC3L 8 GB RAM with the replacement of PC3??? Kindly guide me...
Which thermal paste did you use?
Protronix: amzn.to/32hpjVL
Hi ... I have had an 8540w standing for several years, I got it from a couple of friends when she stopped working and retired, now due to the high power prices, I have put my desktop on pause, and now use only this one, it runs surprisingly well, it's with an i7-620 and 8Gb RAM and a 250 Samsung SSD, but it's quite difficult to find BIOS and updates anyway, does anyone know a forum where this sort of thing is discussed?
Hello. My laptop is 8470p cori 5. 2.6 GH. Which type of processor i7 can i upgrade. Thank you .
8470p i7 upgrade i7-3720QM amzn.to/2tmrHMn
hey there i have this same laptop hp elite book 8470p , can you tell me things I can upgrade here?
I have a hp elitebook 8460p. The problem is i have a lot of artefacts. Is there any way to change the gpu, or i need a new motherboard? reballing is more expensive than another SH motherboard... if i upgrade the CPU, like to an i7 from my current i5, the problem will persist? i mean, the graphic card is into the CPU like a desktop processor, or its on the laptop motherboard, and cannot be removed (except expensive reballing). Thank you!
The GPU is one the same die as the CPU (integrated). You are probably overheating. Replace thermal paste on the CPU. That should solve the problem
Do you get wattage issues with the second 4gb ram chip? I used one from a different laptop (hp zbook 4gb chip) but i have a suspicion that the power unit is stretched thin compared to the laptops total power use.
Are you using a second factory chip?
Power draw of a RAM stick is very low so no need to worry about it.
I upgraded my elitebook 8460p from corei5 to corei7 but its not booting. Even after putting back the corei5. Pls help
what kind of extra performance should I expect upgrading to a quad core? I currently have a dual core i7-3540m I'm able to run esports titles like valorant at around 60fps with some fps dips at 1600x900 resolution
Hlo sir,i have Hp elitebook 9470m series.Can i upgrade My processor from Intel Core i5-3437u 1.90 ghz to 2.40 ghz to i7-4600u generation? Is it compatible?
Those are embedded CPUs. I think it's possible by replacing the whole motherboard if you find a compatible one. Probably not super difficult but aside from that I'm not sure where you would get a replacement. Good luck.
Hello, I have HP EliteBook 8560p. Intel Core i7- 2620M 2.70Ghz processor. Can I install a more powerful processor?
You can upgrade to:
i7-2820QM: amzn.to/3b61zG3
i7-2720QM: amzn.to/2xtBMJl
i7-2630QM: amzn.to/2VsHcwb
Any of listed would double the CPU core count and increase L3 cache. Same process as the video.
Hello, I have also hp8560p. Do you think I can update to i7 3630QM?
The socket is the same.
Thank you in advance.
I have 8460p.... what is the max I can put inside ? i7-2820QM ??
Like this: amzn.to/2BmfDhy ? Yes, that CPU is officially supported according to HP specs for 8460p.
What is the best processor can I upgrade my elitebook 8560w with ?
Sir, can i upgrade my elitebook 8460p's graphics card? I'm new to this.
Did you have to do a BIOS update first. Or I don't need to. I have 8470p, i5- 3210M
I have hp elitebook 8440p with core i5 m520 3rd generation can I upgrade it to core i7 ???
search 8440p cpu support and you should find eventually
I have an 8560p that i want to upgrade but i have no idea if it can use the i7 QM CPU's.
It should support i7 2620M like this: amzn.to/3aJINnr
I have HP elite book 8470p with specs of 12gb ram i5 3320 Intel hd 400 I want to upgrade it's processor and graphics what should I do.
I have a hp elitebook 6930p laptop
Can I change the processor?
Hi, will the upgrade in CPU result in an increase in battery consumption? thanks
Maybe a little.
@@Cobuman thank you for the lightning reply
@@thecartinkerer
im looking to upgrade my 17in hp proctectsmart laptop with a dvd drive but I can't get the back off can you helP also how to I sign up for your courses
Can we upgrade i5 to i7 without changing motherboard in 8470p 3rd gen
I have a i5-2540M with Processor base: 2.90ghz and max turbo: 3.30ghz .. what i7 should i upgrade to?
According to intel's website; these are compatible sockets FCBGA1023, PPGA988. As long as you find an i7 compatible with any of those it should work. Just make sure you go with 35w TDP Max CPU. Like this one (affiliate): amzn.to/2Cy50Fs You can buy a used one cheaper.
cobuman should i go for the dual core or quad core?
definitely quad core.
Hi
cobuman, do you know a way to force the bios password reset for this laptop?
Thanks man
is it okay to replace a hp 8470p i5 dual core 35 watts to a I7 quadcore and 45 watts?
oh alsp, you did not put any new thermo paste on, if my new or used CPU prob used has thermo paste on it do i need to use any more on it?
Thanks
Can i upgrade a i5-2410m to a i7 2730qm? or do i have limitations?
i know it's a old video but would the 8570p be the same? would there be any issues with heat and such?
can you give me same CPU link for HP Probook 4440s
the current one is core i3 3110M intel HD 4000 graphics
I can't find the i7 for that laptop but I found a good deal on i5 that should work: amzn.to/2VxX29X
where do i get an i7 for my hp8470p. and what will be the change performance?
Cool man very cool
Is the work for elite book hp 8440p (i5) ?
I want upgarde to i7.
did you ever figure it out? i too have the 8440p i5 and want to upgrade to i7, but i dont know if its soldered or which cpu to get
@@pouncerminned863 What i7 version? Doyou mean M620?
Hi
Can i upgrade my HP elitebook 8460p to i5 6600K?
Can I upgrade the processor of my elitebook 2570?
There is a really good chance that you can. Open it up and see if it looks similar to one on the video. On the outside appears to be the same design so I think it's possible....
Yes. You find complete instruction on the net. Do your homework!
Hello great videos i have the 8440p and it freezing while using it for my forex trading Software can i upgrade the CPU from I5 to I7 -3720QM as i need min of a 3.2Ghz and 6G RAM will this work with this model. Maybe ill add the SSD swap. Thank for your feedback.
I'd say do a hardware diagnostic check first.
I don't think you need to do CPU upgrade for trading software. It would help to add more RAM and especially SSD drive. Samsung is what I use, like this: amzn.to/3lY90F8 any size is fine.
HI, i also want to ask if I put in a cpu that is 45 Watt that is my current my Elitebook 8470p only has a 35 watt cpu is this an issue?
In official Hp's Forum someone has found incompatible cpu 3632qm with motherboard, can you show is it working properly?
Should i buy lenovo t460s instead??