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I change today my i3-2310M CPU for a i7-2670QM following the instructions of Pepetuelo!!! in this tread http://www.tonymacx86.com/hp-probook-4530s/59012-probook-4530s-craking-open.html
My geekbench before was 4718 right now is 9805 8=O. Changing the CPU is a great way to improve the performance of the Laptop. I got the CPU used in Ebay for 76€
I just want to comment the instruccions of Pepetuelo with the things that are missing, just small details that maybe are only for the model that I got the 4530s XX960EA
NOTE:Before you change the CPU use the HP Probook Installer and select your new processor and the DSDT, then shut down the laptop and start to disamble it. Just in case of something going wrong I made a copy with Carbon Copy Cloner of the system before installing the new processor and DSDT, I did not need it, after I turned on the laptop everything was working great.!!
+++(There were only 3 Big flat screws)
+++(There are 10 screws m2.5x2.5 Atention 4 of them are under some gummy pads in each corner of the computer, first remove the pads and then the screws)
+++ (What is the wifi broadband cover? I did not remove it and still worked)
+++(All what is described before, can be followed in this video from HP, the link is
+++http://h20464.www2.hp.com/resultsCSR...0-DCE8406A2623
+++(I think they were 3, it is also necesary to remove the wan minicard wich is attached with a black cable, 2 small screws)
+++( I did not remove the cables in the bottom of the moterboard I just put the motherboard in top of the screen with some paper between them (not the best idea but I was lucky nothing happend)
+++(I connected the keyboard to get in to the bios info, everything was working)
My geekbench before was 4718 right now is 9805 8=O. Changing the CPU is a great way to improve the performance of the Laptop. I got the CPU used in Ebay for 76€
I just want to comment the instruccions of Pepetuelo with the things that are missing, just small details that maybe are only for the model that I got the 4530s XX960EA
NOTE:Before you change the CPU use the HP Probook Installer and select your new processor and the DSDT, then shut down the laptop and start to disamble it. Just in case of something going wrong I made a copy with Carbon Copy Cloner of the system before installing the new processor and DSDT, I did not need it, after I turned on the laptop everything was working great.!!
pepetuelo said:Today I got my new i5 2410m processor to upgrade my standard i3 CPU, and I would like to share my experience in this process.
NOTE: if you feel comfortable taking apart electronic components go for it, if not I will suggest to seek help!!
I purchase this processor for a cheap price in eBay about $79 including shipping sweet!!!
I started by taking the screws underneath the battery, they are 4 big flat screes that hold the back of the casing.
+++(There were only 3 Big flat screws)
pepetuelo said:To remove the bottom covert just release the lock hinges that makes the battery come loose, keep moving the lock hinges until the bottom comes off.
Remove the screw (little one) located in the middle after the battery is removed, this have a label with a lock on it.
Remove the rest of the screws (hex screws) on the side of the casing (labeled MX2.5x6), at this point you can remove the rest of the screws located underneath the cover that covers the memory, they are going to be a few, also some Philips screws that hold the keyboard.
Also you can remove at this point the burner and the screws underneath it (3 of them).
+++(There are 10 screws m2.5x2.5 Atention 4 of them are under some gummy pads in each corner of the computer, first remove the pads and then the screws)
pepetuelo said:At this point you can remove the wireless cable connectors, the have a black and white sticker, make sure you noticed where those go, so just in case you will not have any issues at the time you need to put it back, JUST IN CASE!!!!
Ohh before I forget, make sure you take the SD card cover and the wifi broadband cover as well
+++ (What is the wifi broadband cover? I did not remove it and still worked)
+++(6 screws)pepetuelo said:Ok moving on, take the keyboard very carfully, you will fell that is kind of tight on the sides and is because the put glue to keep it tight, after you release the keyboard, take the ribbon cable by lifting the white lock lever. You will find 3 little ones underneath the keyboard + the speaker cable (red & black cable).
Take the rest of the screws you will see in that area as well, they will be 3 labeled M2.5X6
pepetuelo said:Prime the top case easily, they will be a cable closed to the trackpad.
+++(All what is described before, can be followed in this video from HP, the link is
+++http://h20464.www2.hp.com/resultsCSR...0-DCE8406A2623
pepetuelo said:At this point the motherboard will be exposed and you can take the screen cable, if see more go ahead and remove them, honestly I don't remember if there is more cables there.
+++(I think they were 3, it is also necesary to remove the wan minicard wich is attached with a black cable, 2 small screws)
pepetuelo said:Remove the screw located in the bottom left of the motherboard.
Remove the cables on the side of the motherboard, I believe you will see 2 of them, then underneath it will be a few.
+++( I did not remove the cables in the bottom of the moterboard I just put the motherboard in top of the screen with some paper between them (not the best idea but I was lucky nothing happend)
pepetuelo said:At this point you are pretty much all set, remove the piece adhesive holding one side of the heatsink, then unscrew the cpu heatsink and the processor will be exposed.
The CPU will be locked in place, unscrew the lock counter-clock wise to loose the CPU. Place the new one CAREFULLY, follow the mark arrow in the CPU. The CPU will fit only one way, don't force it, it should falls into place easily. Lock clock-wise so the pins will make contact.
Prepare the heatsink with thermal paste evenly, Then start assembling everything again.
You can connect everything till you get the top case. At this point you can give it a try to see if the laptop will show the bios at least, that is a good sign that is reading the CPU info propertly.
+++(I connected the keyboard to get in to the bios info, everything was working)
pepetuelo said:I will post some pictures of the laptop later.
I hope this helps some people in this forum that wanted to upgrade there CPU to a fastest one.
PD: If I miss something and I'm sure I did, I'm sorry for that.
PD2: yes I forgot about the HDD, 4 Screws to release it. That's it.
I'm OOOUUT!!!!