Hi! I have an old CQ57 which I'd like to upgrade, and an ADATA SP550 SSD with an Ubuntu installation on it. I've tried putting the SSD in the laptop, but it couldn't be recognised in the BIOS. Do you know if there's a way to make it work? I also couldn't find a BIOS update for the CQ57 on HP's website, so I wasn't able to test if that would work. Many thanks!
Yes, I've had issues with old computers not recognising some SSDs, but I found that the Crucial MX 500 SSDs tend to be recognised by most laptops, including this CQ57. (I also could not locate a BIOS update for this model.)
Hi! I have an old laptop, a compaq (HP) nx6325, I bought a SSD to install in the laptop, but it can not read the SSD. The SSD works in any laptop of 2015 > . Do you know any idea to fix it? Cheers!!
It's possible you may need to update the BIOS. I find that the Crucial SSDs usually work in older laptops, but I have not worked on that specific model so can't say for sure. Sorry.
Can I put a SSD with the Windows already on it into a laptop? Wouldn't it delete something from it? My gigabyte motherboard just gave up and I need to finish my work. Can I just swap the drive? Wouldn't it install some kind of the HP tools? Like the QuickWeb and other unnecessary things?
Windows 10 can often successfully handle being moved from one computer to another with dissimilar hardware, but it's not guaranteed to work. And yes, there is a risk that attempting to do what you're asking could cause Windows to become corrupted. If possible, you should clone your drive to another drive so that you have two copies, and then put the cloned drive into the laptop. That way, if something goes wrong, you still have the original drive.
Yes, it was definitely worth it. Moving from a hard drive to an SSD gave a huge performance boost, and upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 should allow the laptop to stay updated moving forward. The customer was very happy with the upgrades.
@@NCXitlali Yes, these older laptops would probably run Linux with little effort. In this case, however, the customer wanted Windows 10, and it eventually installed and works correctly.
I hope that You can help me.. In Buy a crucial MX500 480gb, after instaling the SSD install the OS win10.. But the instalation don't finish.. The laptop restart ando nothing..
That's strange, especially since the computer was able to see the SSD and allowed you to install Windows. I would try installing Windows again, having the Windows installer delete the partitions it created. When you say the laptop restarts and then does nothing, do you mean it turns on and all you see is a blank screen with no text at all? Are any lights on? Are any lights flickering?
Windows 10 was installed, but just before completing the installation and asking for user account information, the computer threw the message "An error has occurred that prevents us from preparing the pc". It said that I had to connect the internet and update to see if it was solved but it was an infinite loop.. after detailing your video I did the same, I installed Windows 7 and from the Microsoft tool Update to Windows 10.. It takes a long time, but now it works perfectly.
I changed my HDD with an SSD. and İnstalled windows 10. But when I am working with the laptop ıt becomes too hot and goes to sleep. how can I solve the problem?
Check to ensure that the cooling fan is working and ensure there isn't too much dust in the air passages / radiator. You might also want to remove the heat sink and reapply the thermal paste.
How did you fix the windows installation error? Every time I'm getting: 0xC1900101-0x30004 The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during INSTALL_RECOVERY_ENVIRONMENT operation
Can you see the new SSD from the BIOS? If so, what software did you use to clone the original disk over to the SSD? If you can't see the SSD from the BIOS, what type (make and model) of SSD are you using? (Sorry for taking so long to reply.)
@@ComputerHelpNI no worries ! Don't think the clone worked. In the end we backuped the files and did a clean install of windows on the ssd :) Thanks for replying! For your interest the bios couldn't see the ssd and it was EaseUs :)
Hello. We would need you to be more specific. You can likely find all the information you need by searching RUclips for videos showing details about the specific upgrade(s) you want to do.
@@ComputerHelpNI Dear Sir, I am from India and Mine is Intel 2nd gen Pentium B940 2.0Ghz and i love my laptop coz it was gifted to me by my Papa when I was in 7th standard😍 Can i upgrade???if yes then which chipset i should prefer???
@@user-to9mh3pe6o I don't know it that laptop can run Windows 10. You could probably install Windows 10, but it might be impossible to find the correct drivers for laptop's chipset, LAN, and graphics chips. If possible, you should clone your existing hard drive to a new SSD and attempt the installation on the new drive, so you can revert to the old drive if the upgrade doesn't work.
@@ComputerHelpNI Yes i have already installed windows 10 on it 1 year ago and it is working almost fine (their are some lag though) and thank you sir replying me so fast. I will sure upgrade my HDD TO SSDand see the results and then inform you about that. 🙏
To be honest, I'm not sure whether this laptop had 32- or 64-bit Windows installed, as this laptop only had 4GB of RAM. My Windows 10 installation media contained both versions and automatically launched the correct one, so I didn't notice.
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Hi! I have an old CQ57 which I'd like to upgrade, and an ADATA SP550 SSD with an Ubuntu installation on it. I've tried putting the SSD in the laptop, but it couldn't be recognised in the BIOS. Do you know if there's a way to make it work?
I also couldn't find a BIOS update for the CQ57 on HP's website, so I wasn't able to test if that would work.
Many thanks!
Yes, I've had issues with old computers not recognising some SSDs, but I found that the Crucial MX 500 SSDs tend to be recognised by most laptops, including this CQ57. (I also could not locate a BIOS update for this model.)
Having the same issue
Is the sata mode set to ahci?
What ssd would you recommend for that computer? I have a similar one I believe it's either cq57 or cq58, is it possible to upgrade it graphics card?
I like the Crucial MX500 SSDs, as they seem to work in most laptops (even older ones). Sadly no, you can't upgrade the graphics.
Hi! I have an old laptop, a compaq (HP) nx6325, I bought a SSD to install in the laptop, but it can not read the SSD. The SSD works in any laptop of 2015 > . Do you know any idea to fix it? Cheers!!
It's possible you may need to update the BIOS. I find that the Crucial SSDs usually work in older laptops, but I have not worked on that specific model so can't say for sure. Sorry.
I'd like to know which screwdriver model you used to disassemble your laptop plz...
Back then I used this one: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M6WE3CD/
Can I put a SSD with the Windows already on it into a laptop? Wouldn't it delete something from it? My gigabyte motherboard just gave up and I need to finish my work. Can I just swap the drive? Wouldn't it install some kind of the HP tools? Like the QuickWeb and other unnecessary things?
Do you think it would be possible to replace the wifi card for the eGPU?
Windows 10 can often successfully handle being moved from one computer to another with dissimilar hardware, but it's not guaranteed to work. And yes, there is a risk that attempting to do what you're asking could cause Windows to become corrupted.
If possible, you should clone your drive to another drive so that you have two copies, and then put the cloned drive into the laptop. That way, if something goes wrong, you still have the original drive.
What performance did you get with the upgrade? Was it worth the upgrade?
Yes, it was definitely worth it. Moving from a hard drive to an SSD gave a huge performance boost, and upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 should allow the laptop to stay updated moving forward. The customer was very happy with the upgrades.
@@ComputerHelpNI you could just install Linux
@@NCXitlali Yes, these older laptops would probably run Linux with little effort. In this case, however, the customer wanted Windows 10, and it eventually installed and works correctly.
I hope that You can help me.. In Buy a crucial MX500 480gb, after instaling the SSD install the OS win10.. But the instalation don't finish.. The laptop restart ando nothing..
That's strange, especially since the computer was able to see the SSD and allowed you to install Windows. I would try installing Windows again, having the Windows installer delete the partitions it created.
When you say the laptop restarts and then does nothing, do you mean it turns on and all you see is a blank screen with no text at all? Are any lights on? Are any lights flickering?
Windows 10 was installed, but just before completing the installation and asking for user account information, the computer threw the message "An error has occurred that prevents us from preparing the pc". It said that I had to connect the internet and update to see if it was solved but it was an infinite loop.. after detailing your video I did the same, I installed Windows 7 and from the Microsoft tool Update to Windows 10.. It takes a long time, but now it works perfectly.
@@ArnaldoPerezBanz Wow, sounds like a lot of work and a bit of luck!
@@DavidRandBridgnorth yeahh!! Maybe luck.. Today i realice all the test and the system is ok.. The laptop is 100% operative.
I changed my HDD with an SSD. and İnstalled windows 10. But when I am working with the laptop ıt becomes too hot and goes to sleep. how can I solve the problem?
Check to ensure that the cooling fan is working and ensure there isn't too much dust in the air passages / radiator. You might also want to remove the heat sink and reapply the thermal paste.
How did you fix the windows installation error? Every time I'm getting:
0xC1900101-0x30004 The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during INSTALL_RECOVERY_ENVIRONMENT operation
I didn't see that error, so I'm not sure what you'd need to do to fix it. Sorry.
Hey, I did this and the Laptop can't see the SSD as a boot option. Any ideas?
Can you see the new SSD from the BIOS? If so, what software did you use to clone the original disk over to the SSD? If you can't see the SSD from the BIOS, what type (make and model) of SSD are you using? (Sorry for taking so long to reply.)
@@ComputerHelpNI no worries ! Don't think the clone worked. In the end we backuped the files and did a clean install of windows on the ssd :)
Thanks for replying!
For your interest the bios couldn't see the ssd and it was EaseUs :)
Hello gentleman i need your help I'm from india. I want to upgrade my compaq presario cq 57 please guide me
Hello. We would need you to be more specific. You can likely find all the information you need by searching RUclips for videos showing details about the specific upgrade(s) you want to do.
@@ComputerHelpNI Dear Sir, I am from India and Mine is Intel 2nd gen Pentium B940 2.0Ghz and i love my laptop coz it was gifted to me by my Papa when I was in 7th standard😍
Can i upgrade???if yes then which chipset i should prefer???
@@user-to9mh3pe6o I don't know it that laptop can run Windows 10. You could probably install Windows 10, but it might be impossible to find the correct drivers for laptop's chipset, LAN, and graphics chips. If possible, you should clone your existing hard drive to a new SSD and attempt the installation on the new drive, so you can revert to the old drive if the upgrade doesn't work.
@@ComputerHelpNI Yes i have already installed windows 10 on it 1 year ago and it is working almost fine (their are some lag though) and thank you sir replying me so fast.
I will sure upgrade my HDD TO SSDand see the results and then inform you about that.
🙏
what is the make and model no of ssd drive
Crucial MX500 (250GB)
you have used windows 10 32 bit or 64 bit?
To be honest, I'm not sure whether this laptop had 32- or 64-bit Windows installed, as this laptop only had 4GB of RAM. My Windows 10 installation media contained both versions and automatically launched the correct one, so I didn't notice.
Ok thanks
Will it really run Windows 10? he's over 10 years old
Yes!
Wait what ,, bro it's free to upgrade to windows 10
Yes
Especially on laptops with Windows 7. Because the OEM key is on the motherboard like a BIOS.
Fun Fact: I am using that laptop but with Windows 11 :)
Are you serious? I'd love to see a video of that!