Can i upgrade my Dell CPi Laptop Processor?
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The Cpi can likely be upgraded to a 400MHz processor -- but that's the MAX. I say that because the 500MHz were Pentium III's and they for sure wouldn't be compatible (there's no such thing as a 500MHz Pentium II). BUT even if you can get a 400MHz processor in it, for the minimal amount of speed it's really not worth the time or money. Add some more RAM instead. It should take either PC66 or PC100 RAM. Get two sticks of 128MB's  for a total of 256MB and that will do you a lot more good than a slightly faster processor. Also, re-do your operating system if your computer is slow-- that's the #1 cause of slow computers--- too much software having been added and/or removed and they get slow as molases. Good luck....
617375
Go to the MS site and run an eval to see if your sysytem will work.\nSite also has instructions for the upgrade actions.
1061515
I don't know specific abt your model.\nThe best way is to call Compaq Help Line and ask them for the same and they will guide you in detail.\nThe other option is goto your nearest hardware guy and ask them that you wanna upgrade your memory tell him your processor model and he will guide you very specifically.\nIf it's p3 you can go for SD and if p4 you can go for RD or DDR ram.\nGood Luck.\nDJ
614555
Yes you can upgrade to it if you have the XP CD.
1186080
that can't be more than a PII processor. I wouldn't put XP on that. Even if you do manage to get it on (which I doubt you will) your notebook won't have the processing power to run XP satisfactorily - it will be sluggish and barely capable of running two apps at a time.\n\nBad idea all around if you ask me. I know this from experience. Me ma let some clown do something similar and it took me three days to get it off and reinstall her PII 233mhz notebook with Win98.
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Mostly, u have 2 check the type of ram supported by both computers. Most recent compiters support DDRII RAM Technology which supports DDR one RAMs. But if the old memory is SDRAM, it might not be suppoted by the newer laptop. A DDR one RAM will mostly be supported by new ACERs and DELLs.\n\nNext time, if u need help through such an open community, where no one knows any thing bout ur laptop, better specify the laptop model number, or mention the main features such as the RAM type and size.
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Why refurbish an old computer when you can buy a new one for less than the cost of the parts?\n\nFor argument's sake, here is a list of parts:\n\nCase -- your case may be an AT-style case that will not work with the newer components.\n\nPower Supply -- if existing is not ATX and P4 compatible\n\nMotherboard -- your motherboard will not work with current CPUs\n\nMemory - your memory is probably old-style 168 pin SDRAM instead of the current 184 pin DDR RAM\n\nCPU - a current AMD or Intel processor\n\nHard Drive - You'll want a 7200 RPM drive with at least 8 MB cache to take advantage of the speed of your other components\n\nOptical Drive (or two) -- DVD burner and DVD/RO \n\nFloppy Drive -- good news!  Floppies have not changed!  You can use your old floppy drive!! :) :) :)\n\nGraphics Card -- AGP (or you can sacrifice gaming performance by getting a motherboard with built in video)\n\nSound Card -- Generally provided by motherboard and seperate sound card not needed these days.  \n\nNetwork Interface Card -- Generally provided by motherboard.\n\nModem - If your existing modem is ISA rather than PCI and a modem is not provided on the motherboard and you need a modem ....\n\nOperating System - Current Windows XP Pro OEM version is approximately $130.  You can't compete with Dell's sweetheart deal with Micro$oft, Dell gets 'em almost free.  You might consider a current version of Linux instead.
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Probably Yes. Initially you have to make up a plan. You have to plan the cost factors and the things that you will be upgrading.\n\nTo convert a PII into a PIV, you need to definitely change the Motherboard. If it's changed ,  you ahve to change the processor as well.\n\nOther items such as RAM, VGA Card, Power Supply and other stuff need not be changed.\n\nYou can try to sell your current Board and Processor to someone who will buy that so, you can save some more for the new items.\n\nThen, just add some more thing that you would like to one by one.\n\nBYE
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Upgrade CPU and add more RAM.
1010508
Try the site below, or the Dell website might have it. An external hard drive might be a good idea, as you just plug it into a USB port and use it. It can be transferred between computers too. Upgrading the RAM would help too. Today's computer require at least 512 MB to run average programs.
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Most laptops are not able to upgrade the video as they are built onto the Mobo, but if your curious you can go here https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/upgrades/en/system_accessories?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs and input both your service tag number and then select parts to see if one is available.  Best of Luck
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oh yeah..you can..clone it!! by the acronis true image.\n\nnow that's a video to learn how to upgrade your notebook's HDD.
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should be able to. if they're both Dells, that is. and if Dell hasn't changed their hard drive/hard drive bay since whenever 4GB drives were actually manufactured. you should call their Customer Service to be sure. but i don't see why not.
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Call Dell's consumer service.
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Check this site out: http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/upgrade1.htm\n\nPurchase upgrades from http://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/ or http://www.watford.co.uk
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unfortunately laptops are not as easy to upgrade as desktops. the only thing you can do is buy an external drives and connect it via usb. memory is not upgradeable \n\nlaptops are made not to be upgradable as the desktops are designed for that
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two total DIMM slots upgradable to 512 MB\n\nFirst link is for your computer, second link is requirements for Windows XP.   Theoretically you can install XP on your system.  I don't think it would run very well and would probably run slower than what you currently have on it.  My suggestion would be to buy a new computer rather than purchasing XP.  I saw a Dell ad for a $300 computer system the other day.  It would be money better spent, it would be much faster and much more capable.\n\nAs far as the motherboard and processor the 550mhz AMD K6-2 in your system is the fastest of it's class.  Moving up would require more cost, I would still suggest buying new.