Restoring and Upgrading an old HP EliteBook ( Plus Data recovery )

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2020
  • Thank you for 13:59 of your time. In this video I do max Upgrades to HP EliteBook 8440 and backup data from a stuck HDD. The HDD trick will not work in all cases, chances are 50 / 50. Also I have done some upgrades that will boost this laptop and make better than before.
    Upgrades:
    CPU - i3 380M to i7 620M
    RAM - 2GB to 8GB
    HDD to 480GB SSD
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  • @MaliciousSRT
    @MaliciousSRT 4 роки тому +124

    Got the i7 version of this laptop 5 years ago as a refurb for $300 and just put an SSD in it, as he says, great for basic tasks.

    • @tejaspadhye
      @tejaspadhye 3 роки тому +1

      I got the Latitude from the same era with i5 5 years ago for 250ish usd and it still works with an sshd, albeit it slows down alot with browsers these days. I didn't put ssd as I don't think it would be used at full potential as its sata 2 port only.

    • @MaliciousSRT
      @MaliciousSRT 3 роки тому

      @@tejaspadhye Since replaced it with a new Acer Spin 5

    • @Smitty-op4ld
      @Smitty-op4ld 3 роки тому +3

      Basic tasks, I beg to differ, very powerful for it's class especially with i7 and SSD. 16 RAM DD3 and it's a powerful machine.
      The LORD JESUS CHRIST bless you!

    • @MaliciousSRT
      @MaliciousSRT 3 роки тому

      @@Smitty-op4ld I tried to edit video on it and it was having no part of it! Lol

    • @Its_faheem
      @Its_faheem Місяць тому

      i am using the same and i did the same but i only get it for like 50 or 70 bukes

  • @hardikgjjr219
    @hardikgjjr219 4 роки тому +7

    The reality is, the older laptop are more sturdy than today's! HP elitebook series are one of the best business class laptops of their time!

  • @pickle7904
    @pickle7904 4 роки тому +2

    Before i say anything it may sound like nothing coming from me but i really mean it. I hope you never change the way you do your videos or if you do its only minor. I love your b role and the way you sync it with your music. You are one of the tech youtubers who do restorations that i enjoy, your videos are calming and relaxing. I would love to do what you do one day and find inspiration from your channel. Please continue your videos like this its very enjoyable. I hope this made you smile and you can tell that i really mean it. And to anyone who happens to stumble across this comment, I hope you have a great day.

  • @Boba_Fett1980
    @Boba_Fett1980 4 роки тому +5

    Always love seeing old tech being revived. Nice video !

  • @sagecoder8767
    @sagecoder8767 4 роки тому +9

    I have this exact same laptop only the i5 version with integrated graphics glad to find an upgrade video

  • @rynwolfeh1904
    @rynwolfeh1904 4 роки тому +65

    That feeling when a laptop 10+ years old has a touch bar,
    Apple: This is a brand new feature completely designed and thought up of by us!

    • @KOSMOS1701A
      @KOSMOS1701A 4 роки тому +6

      yeah, i can relate to that one.

    • @pikaaxyt
      @pikaaxyt 3 роки тому

      It’s not Touch Bar. It’s Status LEDs

    • @iceho6460
      @iceho6460 3 роки тому +4

      @@pikaaxyt It's a touch bar. I had this laptop.

    • @0w3nn
      @0w3nn Рік тому

      @@pikaaxytit’s a touch bar indeed

  • @dota2smurff679
    @dota2smurff679 4 роки тому +49

    After you cleaned the laptop screen i was able to clearly see dust on my laptop screen :)

  • @ahmyashi43
    @ahmyashi43 3 роки тому +4

    man im inspired by this and ive cleaned my old dell inspiron 1440. Thanks andrew you teached me a lot of tips in cleaning laptops

  • @MY5TCrimson
    @MY5TCrimson 4 роки тому +163

    'This laptop is fine for basic use'.
    Uh. That little i7, 8GB RAM and an SSD will do better than most mid-range shite on the market today. :)

    • @gnuportexe4657
      @gnuportexe4657 4 роки тому +7

      not really as it's the first iteration and a dual core from a decade ago

    • @MrSonic731
      @MrSonic731 4 роки тому +1

      @@gnuportexe4657 got the i5 still fast sandy Bridge aged well for me ')

    • @gnuportexe4657
      @gnuportexe4657 4 роки тому +2

      @@MrSonic731 yeah but that has twice the cores at a faster clock speed.

    • @sato4kaiba
      @sato4kaiba 4 роки тому +2

      @@gnuportexe4657 True but it has 2 physical cores and 4 logical cores. This i7 performs quite well. There are still laptops that have 2 physical cores and 2 logical cores and they do this to save power. I have this same chip for my HP and Dell. I am going to the i7-820QM to test that cpu next.

    • @aapkaash
      @aapkaash 4 роки тому +1

      @@gnuportexe4657 mine too i5 version and it's almost going to be a year now and it automatically shuts down while even browsing chrome ;(

  • @izznulismail510
    @izznulismail510 4 роки тому +43

    Best laptop restoration channel on earth so far!

  • @NonsensicalSpudz
    @NonsensicalSpudz 4 роки тому +5

    I like your restorations, because you actually take it a part and basically clean everything.
    a lot channels just do some basic cleaning and all they've done is clean it rather than restore it

  • @jaznamdasamodlican4389
    @jaznamdasamodlican4389 4 роки тому +32

    Andrew you are my favorite youtber you taught me many things that I did not know, just keep going

  • @EhEhEhEINSTEIN
    @EhEhEhEINSTEIN 4 роки тому +1

    Good restoration, I had a 8440p for a few years but I got a 8440w for free since it had a dead mobo and went all out after selling the p. New quadro board $35 on ebay, 820qm was $26 on ebay, 500gb WD blue on Amazon for $58 and a ODD HDD caddy for $15 with a 1tb rotational I got free from work. Already had 8gb of ram, the 1600x900 display and centrino ultimate 6300 wifi card. 820 is A LOT of chip for that cooler but it manages. I just use it for UA-cam and email and stuff but I love it! Keep up the good work :)

  • @rickykurniawann
    @rickykurniawann 4 роки тому +119

    I’ve been through with this channel for a while now and still wondering where the damn cat is

    • @monikaboskovska9142
      @monikaboskovska9142 4 роки тому +8

      Ricky Kurniawan hahahahah here she is 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @games_mods
      @games_mods 4 роки тому

      His bgirlfriend or wife

    • @monikaboskovska9142
      @monikaboskovska9142 4 роки тому +4

      Sr. Tamriel! Still girlfriend 😂😂😂

    • @ZFX94
      @ZFX94 4 роки тому +2

      @@monikaboskovska9142 hello miss cat😂😂😂

    • @monikaboskovska9142
      @monikaboskovska9142 4 роки тому +1

      Royalist -Z hahahaha Hi 😂

  • @InkubusAE86
    @InkubusAE86 4 роки тому +8

    I had one of these with the i7-640LM as my main system a while back. Loved it until the fans decided to stop working properly. Overheated constantly, but was an absolute beast when it was running correctly. Only reason I updated to a proper PC was because I was starting to get into PC gaming. I'm sure this PC would have still been in use today by me if I didn't

    • @eshanausis7083
      @eshanausis7083 Рік тому

      Open it up and replace the fans, I think you can find a cheap replacement easily.

  • @sarepdoltheusualguy5681
    @sarepdoltheusualguy5681 4 роки тому +5

    Love this type of video, cant wait for more, keep it up andrew 🤗

  • @zayanafif2779
    @zayanafif2779 3 роки тому +1

    I am viewing this video using the same laptop and it runs smoothly. Great job bro 👌

  • @CarlosHernandez-kn4xk
    @CarlosHernandez-kn4xk 4 роки тому +197

    Give it to lowspecgamer he'll be running battlefield 10 in no time.

    • @aquanos
      @aquanos 4 роки тому +8

      a goood idea not gon lie, gave a like 👌

    • @nahthataintspicy6115
      @nahthataintspicy6115 4 роки тому +7

      Ur name really caught me

    • @sersoft_corp
      @sersoft_corp 4 роки тому

      Last year I put together an 8440p that ran GTA V at 60fps (720p at 0.5x render scale)

    • @decmark11
      @decmark11 4 роки тому

      Sergiy Botsman how’d you manage that

    • @sersoft_corp
      @sersoft_corp 4 роки тому

      @@decmark11 I put an i7 720qm in it and used no-shadows mod, also the Quadro GPU can actually OC pretty well.

  • @arnobhalder3028
    @arnobhalder3028 3 роки тому +1

    I use high specs pc for gaming, streaming,editing and i use HP Elitebook 8460p for basic work.These Laptops are great

  • @manasyeraphael7039
    @manasyeraphael7039 4 роки тому +2

    Your videos is very statifying. Great job dude

  • @vivianthom4801
    @vivianthom4801 4 роки тому

    I have the exact model. It is still running well.

  • @Vindix007
    @Vindix007 4 роки тому +6

    Awesome.
    Greetings from Brazil.

  • @anassrhandi7615
    @anassrhandi7615 4 роки тому +1

    I bought this laptop 6 years ago, I recently bought a gaming laptop. I plan on building a setup next year where I'll use the old laptop as a permanent desktop after the same upgrades and connect my laptop for Game On

  • @Beto99PY
    @Beto99PY 4 роки тому +1

    Great job! Keep doing it

  • @philippeazevedomusic
    @philippeazevedomusic 4 роки тому +3

    Andrew, while you are testing games, connect the charger. Gaming using the battery decrease the performance A LOT. And, obviously, we wont see the real performance of this notebook. Put in the high performance mode and connect the charger! Thank you, i love your work!!!

  • @zoranilijic8406
    @zoranilijic8406 3 роки тому +1

    My first laptop (not pc but laptop) was Elitebook 8530w
    Still one of my favourites

  • @luizations
    @luizations 4 роки тому +1

    its the first time i saw a replaceable cpu in a laptop, very cool

  • @prabhatshukla1630
    @prabhatshukla1630 4 роки тому +1

    Your video are great very satisfying keep it up love from India ❤️

  • @karamokokevinfofana2341
    @karamokokevinfofana2341 4 роки тому

    good i have the same laptop and i think that your video make me happy i go to do the same upgrades thanks you so much

  • @Ch.Hashim_15
    @Ch.Hashim_15 4 роки тому +2

    Bro laptop expert love your all videos 🤓

  • @HrushikeshJoshi
    @HrushikeshJoshi 3 роки тому

    My brothers company donated same model laptops with i5. That was some o greatest machines from HP

  • @RakeshSharma-me7fj
    @RakeshSharma-me7fj 4 роки тому

    Awesome video once again!!

  • @podcastshorts657
    @podcastshorts657 3 роки тому +5

    Dude u swear I've never seen a screen that Clean before😂😂🤯

  • @anirbandutta5252
    @anirbandutta5252 4 роки тому +2

    how do you find the supported processor upgrades for a laptop?

  • @Marko-ji2ej
    @Marko-ji2ej 2 роки тому

    You got a new sub. I am a fan HP!

  • @maltomeal3
    @maltomeal3 4 роки тому +1

    Love it. Keep it coming.

  • @riadLegouizi
    @riadLegouizi 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, you are a genius

  • @user-uq3um5nq7d
    @user-uq3um5nq7d 3 роки тому +1

    7:48 What is that silver slot thing near the battery slot?

  • @Davier
    @Davier 4 роки тому +1

    Good video cat!

  • @thegloriousgoldeneagle
    @thegloriousgoldeneagle 3 роки тому

    AMAZING VIDEO DUDE

  • @danielferlive
    @danielferlive 3 роки тому

    Wow congratulation for the amazing jobs.

  • @Magalo206
    @Magalo206 3 роки тому

    Hi, I wanted to find out where can I get that component cable that can connect between the hard drive and the laptop computer?

  • @Yakigami
    @Yakigami 4 роки тому

    FINALLY. A video for about I7-620m and a 8gb of ram. I am planning to upgrade my Dell Inspiron N4010 (actually I am currently using it right now while typing this comment) with the same.. really the same specs. But I doubt for upgrading it because it may not worth it. but after watching this video. it gave me an answer if I should spent almost a 200$ for upgrades in this laptop or not. I am actually a High school student and does not have a solid income (my parents don't even give me monthly allowance or give me money for school. they only give me money if they forget/don't have time to cook lunch in the morning) so that is why I am very considerate in my expenses. Thank you for making this video!

    • @Yakigami
      @Yakigami 4 роки тому

      But while messing around in some of your videos. I came across for that one asus laptop that you used i5-2450m. And after doing some poking in internet I've found that i5 is much better than i7. I am now wondering if i5 would fit in my dell n4010? Because they had an same socket as the pga etc etc. It would be really great if someone conduct a test if it would fit

  • @BDZM69
    @BDZM69 4 роки тому

    Just found your channel and your content is really good, can't wait for new content 🤔👍👍

  • @Unknown-zc1bq
    @Unknown-zc1bq Рік тому

    Thank you for your video, hello from 🇩🇿

  • @classify4782
    @classify4782 4 роки тому

    hey andrew i have a question when i turn on my pc it shows the power is on but the hard disk and the fan dont work, do u have a solution?

  • @michaelmaiolo8880
    @michaelmaiolo8880 4 роки тому

    I bought a msata SSD to put in and an optical drive... I have the 90* adapter, but the msata ssd doesnt fit in the adapter, the adapter does fit on the mother board... what is the adapter I need for the ssd?

  • @okkrom
    @okkrom 4 роки тому +2

    Wow hp managed to design a laptop that does not need a complete disassemble to reach the cpu! Impressive!

  • @polaris700efitwin
    @polaris700efitwin 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video..

  • @ExploreWithShubh
    @ExploreWithShubh 3 роки тому

    I love when he clean the display

  • @warriorsage591
    @warriorsage591 3 роки тому

    this thing is built like a tank!

  • @jazibhussain8675
    @jazibhussain8675 4 роки тому

    Great work dude

  • @cora9239
    @cora9239 3 роки тому +1

    I had this model of laptop and I disassembled and assembled it like 20 times xD

  • @johnnyklingborg8960
    @johnnyklingborg8960 4 роки тому

    How do you know which processors that are supported? I have laptop with the i3 380m and are not sure what processor to upgrade to..

  • @BrandensOutdoorChannel
    @BrandensOutdoorChannel 2 роки тому

    Upgrading one of these now

  • @waldyirawan8092
    @waldyirawan8092 4 роки тому

    I wondering, is it possible 2 run autocad n sketchup?

  • @mustaphaessahihi1762
    @mustaphaessahihi1762 4 роки тому

    Can I use eGPU with this laptop I have the same one without the fingerprint it has i5 2 core 4 threads?

  • @pouncerminned863
    @pouncerminned863 3 роки тому

    At 6:32 there is a black film covering the cpu. Mine is all wrinkled when i removed the cpu as I am going to upgrade to i7. Do I need that film? or can I go without it?

  • @HakuTn
    @HakuTn 4 роки тому

    Can you help me with this
    lenovo ideapad 110-15ibr Possibles upgrades

  • @hishamahammed8310
    @hishamahammed8310 3 роки тому

    I had the same problem with an hp elite book 2540p the same sound i.the os got corrupted and I have to change the HDD with an old laptops.

  • @TheGugafodao
    @TheGugafodao 4 роки тому

    I did the same with my STI1422 a brazilian variation of ECS R42 Laptop , i7 640m , 8GB Ram Dual , also i bought a new cover *a variation with a fingerprint sensor , added Bluetooth with Centrino 6235 and Added 3G Card , and of course i have switched from a HDD to a SSD and kept the old HDD on CD/Driver slot using a Caddy Adapter...

  • @kadinkaiser2559
    @kadinkaiser2559 4 роки тому +19

    "back in function this laptop again"
    I love this guy's english

    • @David_Quinn_Photography
      @David_Quinn_Photography 4 роки тому +3

      it is not bad at all.

    • @ImZoroRo
      @ImZoroRo 4 роки тому +2

      What about you brother who the hell are you to say

    • @multiomer1997
      @multiomer1997 3 роки тому +2

      Dont judge other people. to feel self better fool.

    • @jannyzhingaz9562
      @jannyzhingaz9562 3 роки тому +1

      said the four eyed
      10 miles of forehead
      who still combs his hair like a Catholic School boy

  • @dfdfkmsdlkfsd1832
    @dfdfkmsdlkfsd1832 4 роки тому

    How did you get Windows 10 running on that i have the 8540p and had many issues after i upgraded to 10

  • @Napert
    @Napert 4 роки тому +1

    What if the old disk is clicking constantly and freezing everything that tries to get any info from it? (Disk management software, device manager, hell, even bios and prevent the computer from booting)

  • @bingofuel3545
    @bingofuel3545 2 роки тому

    I have this laptop. What is the maximum ram up grade i can do for this model and where do i go for it?

  • @sergey201014
    @sergey201014 4 роки тому

    Tell me how thick is the thermal pad on this laptop?

  • @iamprimecrit6582
    @iamprimecrit6582 2 роки тому

    what is the maximum cpu for this type of elitebook(mainly 6930)

  • @arnabsadhukhan
    @arnabsadhukhan 4 роки тому

    your videos are best and unique.
    have a question:- which i5 processor can i upgrade to dell vostro 2520 came with i3 3110m?

  • @obriansokesi6133
    @obriansokesi6133 Рік тому

    Compaq HP 2510P can it be upgraded to core i7 or core i5? It has a Pentium celalone

  • @howtobebasic2122
    @howtobebasic2122 4 роки тому

    you love so many laptops

  • @queen6256
    @queen6256 3 роки тому

    I have a problem with this laptop, when I turn it off it makes a tick sound in the speakers, the same thing happens to you ?

  • @alialsultan3243
    @alialsultan3243 4 роки тому

    You are an organized person

  • @yasso19901
    @yasso19901 4 роки тому

    hello, i have elitebook 2540p it comes with i7 L640, i was thinking to upgrade it's cpu to higher generation, but i don't know what's working with it's motherboard! if you know may you help me?
    thanks

  • @mkdbalkan2006
    @mkdbalkan2006 4 роки тому +1

    Great video!!

  • @mdfarhanahmad9084
    @mdfarhanahmad9084 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome work man well I say that is perfection ...Kudos to you ..one question try gta5 I will be sure that you will achieve 35 to 40 FPS just try and upload a video

  • @ericklacerda4076
    @ericklacerda4076 2 роки тому

    I have the i7 version using dual boot (Endeavour/win7), but can't watch videos on 1080p quality with no lag, any suggestions?

  • @toothgaming7751
    @toothgaming7751 4 роки тому

    i have 8540p hp . can i upgrade it with egpu ? i already upgrade the ram from 4gb to 8gb.

  • @kbranchjr
    @kbranchjr 3 роки тому

    hey if u update the Bios would u be able to us 16g of RAM?

  • @jamice4u
    @jamice4u 3 роки тому

    What the maximum resolution screen you can upgrade to?

  • @bradpandafsa5155
    @bradpandafsa5155 4 роки тому

    same loptop sometimes its go to block and turn off aitomatticly when i touch it so hott even ut burn my finger

  • @tgames3397
    @tgames3397 3 роки тому

    hello andrew i have the same laptop with the same problem but it is not becuase of the ram its the vga can i upgrade the vga??

  • @TeamUnpro
    @TeamUnpro 4 роки тому +1

    Incredibly surprising that it's capable of 4K from a browser. With proper HW/Accel from something like, say VLC or PotPlayer, especially KODI, you can expect it but straight from the browser? Not bad at all. Video playback from browsers usually takes a gargantuan hit in performance compared to a proper video player, so for a laptop this old to run it in 4K... Impressive

  • @phasmagaminggr9121
    @phasmagaminggr9121 3 роки тому

    Hello! I found a half LG X120 that has no screen and keyboard. iIts works so I will make it into an all in one. Any other ideas?

  • @sofianebenali6095
    @sofianebenali6095 4 роки тому

    best youtuber 2020

  • @thiagorodrigues9693
    @thiagorodrigues9693 3 роки тому

    I have this same notbook but mine does not have a webcam, how do I put it?

  • @saltygoat
    @saltygoat 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the info. I have a Elitebook 8440p i5 chip, It is running Windows 7. and want to reset to factory settings. I tried tapping f11 as some suggested however that doesn't work. I would appreciate any advice, thank you.

  • @zastrzezonzastrzyezon2537
    @zastrzezonzastrzyezon2537 3 роки тому +1

    HP Elitebook 8530w it is posible to upgrade this model?

  • @Vear__
    @Vear__ 4 роки тому

    How would you make it availible for mixed reality

  • @ilijaradonjic9125
    @ilijaradonjic9125 3 роки тому +1

    whitch processor is the best for hp 2560p to upgrade

  • @shamodgeevinda9205
    @shamodgeevinda9205 4 роки тому

    I also have this model but it contains intel celeron processor. Can i also upgrade it to i7 or i5?

  • @KremenariKatund
    @KremenariKatund 3 роки тому

    What do you do with the laptop's after?

  • @mdukasa
    @mdukasa 4 роки тому +11

    "And now it's time for some UPGRADES"
    -Andrew, 2019/2020

  • @ironF5
    @ironF5 2 роки тому

    can u do this updates for 8460p? i really need to know

  • @piratax89
    @piratax89 4 роки тому

    Hi Andreas I would like to ask if is possible to change the gpu in this ten years old notebooks. I know that is very hard and not easy to find compatible gpu. In my notebook I have gt 425m nvidia gpu and i7 740m. Thanks

  • @guronganita
    @guronganita 3 роки тому

    Hi, I have hp pavilion dv6 laptop. Can you please tell how can I upgrade to do video editing etc. It's having problems like over heating, black screen while booting. I think I need to apply thermal paste over cpu. May be fan problem. It's very slow. My laptop's back case come off easily. It has no screws to remove ram stick and hdd.

  • @BrunoSantos-lq1ry
    @BrunoSantos-lq1ry 4 роки тому

    In first Congrats for the awesome work performed.
    I have one of this using I5 M520 , I am using W10 but my bluetooth driver is not working, do you have the bluetooth driver link for W10?

  • @prateekreddybatapatis7269
    @prateekreddybatapatis7269 4 роки тому

    My model HP 6730b is slowing down completely when charger is plugged in. It runs smoothly when charger unplugged. Can u help me with this?

  • @a.sproductions6641
    @a.sproductions6641 3 роки тому +2

    10:58 good part

  • @soufgames150
    @soufgames150 3 роки тому

    I got the same laptop with a Intel i 5 720 its a little bit slow What do i need for faster and that i can download win 10

  • @jerryx2000
    @jerryx2000 4 роки тому +3

    Man the amount of effort & dedication you put in your work is respectable.
    BTW have you ever watched a video on a retina and non retina macbook side by side. Is there a hugh difference..