You might try the BIOS.
how do I perform maintenance on my old laptop?
Best Answer mrpooh3 , 26 August 2017 - 02:06 AM
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#76
Posted 20 August 2017 - 04:35 PM
#77
Posted 20 August 2017 - 05:25 PM
You might try the BIOS.
Hi RKinner,
So far all I know about cpu upgrading is that the motherboard and chipset has to support it with Socket type,TDP and FSB speeds matching and the BIOS has to support it aswell,is this correct and if so what other things do I need to make sure of?
According to speccy my motherboard is an ACER BA51_MV with Socket uPGA-478 with mobile express chipset 4 (G45/G47).
I found this online http://hwbot.org/har...45#key=socket_p but am not sure if I am looking at the correct motherboard?
If this is correct then am I right in saying that all these CPU's will work as long as the BIOS will support the chip also?
Will I have to get in touch with ACER to find out if the BIOS will support the chip?
thanks.
#78
Posted 20 August 2017 - 05:41 PM
I don't know much about upgrading but what you listed sounds good to me. The problem I see is the BIOS. If it really comes from ACER and not one of the big BIOS makers then it may not have a long list of CPUs that it understands.
#79
Posted 20 August 2017 - 06:01 PM
I don't know much about upgrading but what you listed sounds good to me. The problem I see is the BIOS. If it really comes from ACER and not one of the big BIOS makers then it may not have a long list of CPUs that it understands.
The last BIOS is from 2011 so you are probably right.
I e-mailed them so hopefully they will get back to me with a list of compatible cpu's.
It really angers me that a lot of these computer companies such as DELL and ACER etc. stop supporting old pc's and laptops after only a few years.
My Latitude e5420 came out in 2011 I think and they ended it's support in 2014.
Edited by mrpooh3, 20 August 2017 - 06:24 PM.
#80
Posted 20 August 2017 - 06:44 PM
If you go in to Computer and select System Properties then Windows Experience Index it will show you where it thinks the bottlenecks are.
This is my HP All-in-one.
As you can see the next upgrade for it would be a processor upgrade. I've already given it more RAM and an SSD. They made a big difference in the speed. Since I don't do anything with this other than work on the forums it's more than adequate as it is.
#81
Posted 22 August 2017 - 02:28 AM
Hi RKinner,
I received my Spacer yesterday and installed the SSD into my DELL and a fresh install of windows 7 pro.....All the correct drivers are also installed and I'm glad to say it is running absolutely great.
I also received word back from ACER and unfortunately the current CPU in my Dad's laptop is the best that can be installed according to them.
The only thing I can do then is upgrade my Dad's from 4gb to 8gb RAM and install and SSD(not really sure though if it will be worth it)
I would like to upgrade the CPU in my E5420 but I'll also need to find out if it can take a better CPU.
I am considering buying a new base for the E5420 as the current one has cracks all over but it looks quite a job as everything would need to be pulled out of it.
Anyway thanks for all the great help and info you provided,much appreciated.
#82
Posted 22 August 2017 - 06:09 AM
I think fixing the driver problem on your Dad's PC will make a world of difference.
Try
#83
Posted 24 August 2017 - 06:09 AM
Hi RKinner,
I haven't had a chance to look at the latency thingy yet but I'm going to my parents today so will try it then.
I had a look in Device Manager on my DELL E5420 with a freshly installed Windows 7 and although there are no yellow exclamation marks the same 4 drivers say not installed in the properties.(Same as the ACER)
This makes me think this could be something to do with windows or is it possible that the manufacturers drivers are outdated?
When I done the fresh install on the DELL I installed the chipset driver straight after windows was installed on it and installed the rest of the drivers right after the chipset.....I done this with the ACER aswell so I'm sure both have all the correct and latest manufacturers drivers installed.
I decided I am not going to upgrade the ACER Travelmate further as the CPU can't be upgraded but I might install an i7-2620m in my DELL in the future and I would like to replace the bottom base but that involves taking everything out of it and I'm not sure if I am confident enough to do it.
I'll post back later about the latency on my Dads Laptop.
#84
Posted 24 August 2017 - 11:48 AM
#85
Posted 26 August 2017 - 02:06 AM
Hi RKinner,
After me spending all that time fixing his laptop up,he decides he wants a new one!
At least mines is fully back in action and speedwise it is now like a bullet.
Thanks for all the help you gave me.
All the best!
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