Unlike a desktop, laptops and other portable computers often do not allow users to upgrade many of the components it comes with. Below is a listing of common laptop upgrade questions and the answers to each of the questions regarding laptop and portable computer upgrades. These types of upgrades refer to the upgrade done to a laptop after it has been purchased.
What can I upgrade in my laptop?
This answer varies on the manufacturer and model of the laptop or portable computer. However, the majority of laptops and other portable computers only allow a user to upgrade the system memory and have options for a better battery.
Can I upgrade the memory in my laptop?
Almost every laptop and portable computer allows a user to upgrade the memory (RAM) in the computer. Often this is done by opening a compartment on the bottom of the laptop and adding or removing and adding a new stick of memory.
Many times you must purchase the memory for your laptop through the laptop manufacturer or an authorized dealer. However, many memory manufacturers and companies also make compatible memory for many of the newer laptops. If you have questions about your laptops memory specifications or how to upgrade the memory you should contact the manufacturer of your laptop.
A listing of memory manufacturers and related web pages can also be found on our memory network section.
Can I upgrade the processor in my laptop?
Some laptop and portable computer manufacturers allow their customers to upgrade their processor speeds. However, if available seriously consider the upgrade in speed and the cost, often for the amount of money spent and the little increase in performance it may not be worth the upgrade. This type of upgrade often requires the laptop computer or portable computer manufacturer or authorized repair shop to perform the upgrade and is not something an end-user will be able to do.
If you are curious about the availability of upgrading your laptop or portable computer processor and the cost involved you must contact the laptop manufacturer for additional information.
Can I upgrade my video card in my laptop?
Some new high performance laptop and portable computer manufacturers are coming out with models that enable users to upgrade the video card or video accelerator it came shipped with. Unless your one of the lucky few who have one of these types of laptops or portable computer you will not be able to upgrade your video card.
If you are unsure if your laptop or portable computer is this type of computer it is recommended you contact the laptop manufacturer for additional information.
Can I upgrade other peripherals such as the modem or network card in my laptop?
We are unfamiliar with any laptop or portable computer manufacturer that offers an upgrade for the internal modem or network card that the laptop or portable computer comes with. However, users can purchase a new PC Card or ExpressCard modem, network card, and numerous other peripherals and use these in the PC Card slot as a replacement for the internal component that came with the computer
Can I upgrade the laptops LCD to a bigger size?
We are unfamiliar with any laptop or portable computer manufacturer that offers an upgrade for the LCD or screen that comes pre-shipped with the computer. Therefore this is not an upgrade option.
Can I upgrade the laptops hard disk drive?
Some manufacturers may allow their users to upgrade the hard disk drive to a larger size and many times the hard drive is relatively easy to install in a lot of laptops that have this ability.
Although this may be an available option users should also consider external hard disk drive solutions such as USB or Firewire drives. Although these solutions will be an external solution and may hinder the portability of the computer it is often a cheaper solution and will allow you to upgrade to a much larger capacity.
Users who are curious about upgrading the hard disk drives in their laptops or portable computers should contact the laptop manufacturer for additional information and availability.
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