laptop cpu upgrade

Kristijonas

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Hello,

i have an hp 655 g1 laptop with a4-4300m(dual core) processor. The presence of a very weak cpu is very noticable as this laptop is laggy as hell even with clean windows 10 and an added SSD. I want to ask if i would be able to upgrade the cpu to a quad core a8-5550m
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-HP/ProBook_655_G1.html

As i understand the cpu isn't soldered and i should be capable to change cpu's?Will i have some kind of compatibility problems or overheating problems? I can get that cpu for 20euro.
 
Solution
Yes, the HP 655 G1 laptop can be upgraded to A8-5550M (AM5550DEC44HL) APU.
Be aware that the A8-5550M will generate more heat and could make fan a little louder.
In a very quick look I didn't see any difference noted for power supply. All I saw were various options for proc, screen size, and the numerous HDD options, and batteries. If you wish to take some random guy on the internets word, I would say give it a try. Certainly cheaper than a new laptop...those A4 are pretty anemic.

I did this some years back with a Sempron to Athlon upgrade on a Dell and it worked out really well. YMMV
 
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