Hp envy dv7 7238nr apu upgrade problems

[ledfoot12]

I researched if I could upgrade the apu in my laptop and found I could if the bios was updated to version f23. I had version f22. So I updated it and got an amd a10-5750m apu to replace my amd a8-4500m apu. I was assured it would be a compatible upgrade. Laptop won't boot, caps lock light continually flashes and I have a black screen. Tried putting in the original apu and same thing happens. I could use some help please, thank you

 

[cirdecus]

laptops can be tricky when swapping parts, be sure you didn't miss any small ribbons or anything, especially with the display cables.

 

[popatim]

Did you reboot after the bios update to make sure it "took" and everything was working?

Who assured you it would be compatible? The best I could find on a quick google was a "maybe"

 

[ledfoot12]

Yes it worked just fine after the bios update. I did this before I attempted the apu upgrade to make sure the bios took.

 

[ledfoot12]

Still have this issue. Caps lock light continuous blinks