Hello,
I'm looking to upgrade my CPU and I wanted to check on the steps I need to take to do this. This will be my first time at upgrading a CPU. I have upgraded memory, added external and internal hard drives, and also replaced OS with no problems. But I know CPU's are going to be a little more complicated. I went to Toshiba's website to try and chat with support to see what all I needed to look into doing and if my laptop's CPU could be upgraded to a higher CPU but all I could find was support to this forum. Below is the information about my laptop, please let me know if you need any other information to help me with the steps in upgrading my CPU. I have a Toshiba Satellite S55t-A5389 Intel core i7 laptop and I'm looking to upgrade to a Intel core i7 generation 8. Started out with OS windows 8 but upgraded to windows 10.
I just copied and pasted the specs from my manual. Warranty is already way past so it is no longer under warranty.
Thank you in advance and any help would be appreciated.
-Veronica
I'm looking to upgrade my CPU and I wanted to check on the steps I need to take to do this. This will be my first time at upgrading a CPU. I have upgraded memory, added external and internal hard drives, and also replaced OS with no problems. But I know CPU's are going to be a little more complicated. I went to Toshiba's website to try and chat with support to see what all I needed to look into doing and if my laptop's CPU could be upgraded to a higher CPU but all I could find was support to this forum. Below is the information about my laptop, please let me know if you need any other information to help me with the steps in upgrading my CPU. I have a Toshiba Satellite S55t-A5389 Intel core i7 laptop and I'm looking to upgrade to a Intel core i7 generation 8. Started out with OS windows 8 but upgraded to windows 10.
I just copied and pasted the specs from my manual. Warranty is already way past so it is no longer under warranty.
Processor / Chipset
CPU - Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing
Chipset Type - Mobile Intel HM86 Express
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Cache Memory
Installed Size - 6 MB
Memory
Max Supported Size - 16 GB
Technology - DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
Storage
Interface - Serial ATA-300
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed - 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
RAM
Memory Speed -1600 MHz
Configuration Features - 2 x 4 GB
Technology - DDR3L SDRAM
Installed Size - 8 GB
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating - 20 - 90% (non-condensing)
Display
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Display - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Monitor Features - TruBrite
Type - LED
Touchscreen - yes (multi-touch)
Diagonal Size (metric) - 39.6 cm
Display Resolution Abbreviation - HD
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics
Integrated Webcam - Yes
Sound - Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Hard Drive
Spindle Speed - 5400 rpm
Type - HDD
Capacity - 750 GB
Input
Type - keyboard, touchpad
Features - One Touch Function Keys, multi-touch touchpad
Communications
Wireless Protocol - 802.11b/g/n
Wired Protocol - Gigabit Ethernet
Optical Storage
Drive Type - DVD SuperMulti
Type - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Form Factor - fixed
Processor
CPU Type - Core i7
Processor Number - i7-4700MQ
Generation - 4
Manufacturer - Intel
Clock Speed - 2.4 GHz
Card Reader
Type - card reader
Supported Flash Memory - MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Battery
Capacity - 43 Wh
Cells - 4-cell
Technology - lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) - 3.75 sec
AC Adapter
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces - VGA, HDMI, Microphone input, Headphone output, 2 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0, LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
Header
Brand - Toshiba
Product Line -Toshiba Satellite
Model - S55t-A5389
Country Kits -United States
Packaged Quantity - 1
Compatibility - PC
Miscellaneous
Color - black (keyboard), ice silver in brushed aluminum
Features - USB Sleep-and-charge ports, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Included Accessories - power adapter
Networking
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
System
Notebook Type - notebook
Platform - Windows
Hard Drive Capacity - 750 GB
Monitor
Diagonal Size - 15.6 in
Dimensions & Weight
Width - 14.9 in
Depth - 9.6 in
Height - 1.2 in
Manufacturer Warranty
Type - 1 year warranty
Audio Output
Compliant Standards - DTS Studio Sound
Mainboard
Chipset Type - Mobile Intel HM86 Express
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Physical Characteristics
Weight - 5.71 lbs
Power
Min Operating Temperature - 41 °F
Max Operating Temperature - 95 °F
Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Type - Windows 8 (upgraded to Windows 10)
Type - Adobe Reader, DTS Studio Sound, Toshiba HDD Protection, Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility, Toshiba Maintenance Utility, Toshiba Media Player, Toshiba Password Utility, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Toshiba Resolution+, Toshiba Service Station, Toshiba Sleep Utility, Toshiba Start, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, Toshiba Video Player, WildTangent Game Console, Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial), Norton Anti-Theft (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (30 days subscription), Toshiba App Place, Toshiba Book Place, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Eco Utility
Video Output
Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Processor Series - Intel HD Graphics
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam - Yes
Input Device
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Service & Support
Type - 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Type - limited warranty
Full Contract Period - 1 year
General
Manufacturer - Toshiba
CPU - Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing
Chipset Type - Mobile Intel HM86 Express
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Cache Memory
Installed Size - 6 MB
Memory
Max Supported Size - 16 GB
Technology - DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
Storage
Interface - Serial ATA-300
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed - 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
RAM
Memory Speed -1600 MHz
Configuration Features - 2 x 4 GB
Technology - DDR3L SDRAM
Installed Size - 8 GB
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating - 20 - 90% (non-condensing)
Display
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Display - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Monitor Features - TruBrite
Type - LED
Touchscreen - yes (multi-touch)
Diagonal Size (metric) - 39.6 cm
Display Resolution Abbreviation - HD
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics
Integrated Webcam - Yes
Sound - Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Hard Drive
Spindle Speed - 5400 rpm
Type - HDD
Capacity - 750 GB
Input
Type - keyboard, touchpad
Features - One Touch Function Keys, multi-touch touchpad
Communications
Wireless Protocol - 802.11b/g/n
Wired Protocol - Gigabit Ethernet
Optical Storage
Drive Type - DVD SuperMulti
Type - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Form Factor - fixed
Processor
CPU Type - Core i7
Processor Number - i7-4700MQ
Generation - 4
Manufacturer - Intel
Clock Speed - 2.4 GHz
Card Reader
Type - card reader
Supported Flash Memory - MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Battery
Capacity - 43 Wh
Cells - 4-cell
Technology - lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) - 3.75 sec
AC Adapter
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces - VGA, HDMI, Microphone input, Headphone output, 2 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0, LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
Header
Brand - Toshiba
Product Line -Toshiba Satellite
Model - S55t-A5389
Country Kits -United States
Packaged Quantity - 1
Compatibility - PC
Miscellaneous
Color - black (keyboard), ice silver in brushed aluminum
Features - USB Sleep-and-charge ports, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Included Accessories - power adapter
Networking
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
System
Notebook Type - notebook
Platform - Windows
Hard Drive Capacity - 750 GB
Monitor
Diagonal Size - 15.6 in
Dimensions & Weight
Width - 14.9 in
Depth - 9.6 in
Height - 1.2 in
Manufacturer Warranty
Type - 1 year warranty
Audio Output
Compliant Standards - DTS Studio Sound
Mainboard
Chipset Type - Mobile Intel HM86 Express
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Physical Characteristics
Weight - 5.71 lbs
Power
Min Operating Temperature - 41 °F
Max Operating Temperature - 95 °F
Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Type - Windows 8 (upgraded to Windows 10)
Type - Adobe Reader, DTS Studio Sound, Toshiba HDD Protection, Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility, Toshiba Maintenance Utility, Toshiba Media Player, Toshiba Password Utility, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Toshiba Resolution+, Toshiba Service Station, Toshiba Sleep Utility, Toshiba Start, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, Toshiba Video Player, WildTangent Game Console, Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial), Norton Anti-Theft (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (30 days subscription), Toshiba App Place, Toshiba Book Place, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Eco Utility
Video Output
Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Processor Series - Intel HD Graphics
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam - Yes
Input Device
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Service & Support
Type - 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Type - limited warranty
Full Contract Period - 1 year
General
Manufacturer - Toshiba
Thank you in advance and any help would be appreciated.
-Veronica