HP G62 Laptop Upgrade?

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Hello all!
I have had an HP G62 laptop for around 5 years, and wanted to upgrade the Seagate 320 GB HDD to a Seagate 1 TB SSHD. I definitely will use the space, so that's out of the question.

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Solid-Hybrid-2-5-Inch-ST1000LM014/dp/B00B99JUBQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420444836&sr=8-2&keywords=1tb+sshd

Here is a link to the exact specs for my laptop:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02497777&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

Instead of 3GB of memory, I have 5GB (4.74GB available).

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

P.S. - If you see on the website, I have an AMD Athlon II Dual-Core P340 (2.2 GHz). I was wondering if I could (or if it's even worth it) replace it with another CPU of similar TDP. I keep my laptop perpetually on the charger (that provides 65W of power) while I use it, so I'd like to know if it could handle the extra power draw (the only other processors that draw more power are rated at 35W instead of my 25W). Again, thanks for the help.
 
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Darkbreeze
I see no reason why it won't work but keep in mind that on a five year old laptop the chances are good that your SATA interface is a 3GB/s version while that drive is a 6GB/s drive. They're compatible, but don't expect SATA III speeds. You'll only get SATA II throughput.

As far as your processor goes, it's unlikely to be upgradeable on that unit. If I'm not mistaken you have a unit with a soldered CPU and even if it's not it's a very involved and complicated process. The entire unit would have to be disassembled and new BIOS firmware, if available, would need to be installed in order for a different chip to work.
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I see no reason why it won't work but keep in mind that on a five year old laptop the chances are good that your SATA interface is a 3GB/s version while that drive is a 6GB/s drive. They're compatible, but don't expect SATA III speeds. You'll only get SATA II throughput.

As far as your processor goes, it's unlikely to be upgradeable on that unit. If I'm not mistaken you have a unit with a soldered CPU and even if it's not it's a very involved and complicated process. The entire unit would have to be disassembled and new BIOS firmware, if available, would need to be installed in order for a different chip to work.
 
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Aw nuts, you're right on that one. I just checked, and it is SATA II. I suppose it isn't anything to worry too much about. All I do on that laptop is watch TV shows and movies anyway. That's why I need the space. I have a Transcend 1 TB portable drive, but I'm tired of having to lug it around instead of just having the videos on hand.

As for the CPU, I figured that that was going to be the deal. I don't have the time or patience for such a tedious and ultimately fruitless task. Thanks for the info on that one.

Well, I guess that's case closed, then. Thanks.
 
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