Can I change Processors on a Compaq Presario C500?
The C500 family is a Series of HP-Compaq laptops that have many-many models to accompany it, each with varying hardware specifications based upon the motherboard build. You really need to access the Product Specifications at HP-Compaq to obtain definitive answers about this one. Some C500’s are designed for Intel Dual Core, where others are economical and designed for Celerons. However, just about all Intel motherboards are compatible to run serveral classes of CPU’s. Meaning, if your laptop is equipped with a Celeron CPU, chances are you can upgrade to the Pentium class. It’s recommended that you seek the maximum Front Side Bus (FSB) speed and cache size that your laptop motherboard CPU can handle. This information will be an excellent foundation when seeking a CPU upgrade.
