Laptop Repair - Upgrading

 The Possible:

1. RAM Memory
2. Hard Drive Capacity
3. Processor Speed
4. CD to DVD Rom
5. Operating System
6. Peripheral Systems

1. Motherboard
2. Graphics and Sound devices
3. Screen Size

In this day and age, most laptops can have some upgrades. Above are the most common requests and although most are possible some are impossible. Age and model have a huge influence on the upgrade options and it is suggested that before attempting to upgrade your laptop, you do your homework.

Laptop Memory

In most cases, RAM memory can be upgraded and normally this will allow the installation of more comprehensive Operating systems such as Windows 2000 to Windows XP. When Operating systems seemed choked and slow, a memory upgrade can greatly improve both speed and stability.

Laptop Hard Drive

The same applies to Hard Drive capacity. Nearly all laptops can run bigger hard drives, though in some cases this would need a BIOS upgrade.

Laptop Processors or CPU

There are some laptops out there that can take quite substantial processor upgrades however they are few and far between. Processor type i.e. Intel or AMD, Socket type and bus speeds are all important considerations. Our best advise is to ask. A processor change can be a long job because you will need full access to the motherboard to be able to remove the existing CPU.

Laptop Optical Drives

Nearly always possible both as an exchange unit or an upgrade. There is a big negative here though. Check the price. DVD ROMs for laptops are expensive and it may be more prudent if you opted for an external drive.

Laptop Operating Systems

Normally laptops come pre installed with the latest operating systems available from the likes of Microsoft. Over time, the systems become dated as new operating systems are introduced. It may be that your laptop does exactly what you need it to do in which case, leave well alone however, modernising technologies tend to create handy devices that us gadget crazed creatures have to have. Each time a gadget is introduced, certain drivers and operating system architecture is required to make them work and its normally at this point we need to either buy new or upgrade. Nearly always possible given sufficient RAM memory.

Laptop Peripheral Systems

Printers, scanners, photography equipment, USB devices, external drives to name but a few. Always possible if the operating system can support the device.

Graphics cards and sound cards are normally integral to the motherboard and are not interchangeable.

Screen size is determined by the screen case and these cannot be changed at all.