As with the previous processors, the documents from HP provide some assistance. The original service and maintenance manual for both models can also be found here:https://www.levnapc.cz/ProductsFiles/hp-elitebook-8540p-8540w-manual-en.pdf (archive.org) On […]
RetroBook 8540p #3:
Upgrade – CPU
To get an overview of the ordering options that were available at the time and are therefore guaranteed to be compatible, the documents from HP are helpful: The […]
RetroBook 8540p #2:
Imperfections and compatibility
This is about general information on how closely this model meets my requirements. That mainly concerns compatibility with Windows XP—partly for nostalgic reasons, partly because of its very […]
RetroBook 8540p #1:
Presentation
We currently use two now rather old HP EliteBook 8540p laptops as retro notebooks, which I was able to purchase second-hand in large quantities a few years ago. […]
Convert bare metal systems into virtual machines
VMware offers a really good tool for easily creating virtual machines from real, existing PCs: VMware vCenter Converter Now (since the takeover by Broadcom), this tool can only […]
Hard reset / DFU mode on Apple devices
If an Apple device no longer responds (properly) or you want to exit the recovery or DFU mode described above, you can perform a hard reset. Apple provides […]
Parkside X20V System – Battery no longer charging?
After prolonged use and heavy wear, four of our six 8 Ah smart batteries gradually stopped charging. After a quick search, we discovered that this is a known […]
Our Parkside tool collection
Batteries 8 Ah (6x) PAPS 208 A1 /// Performance Very good performance Relatively heavyI find the Bluetooth to be a gimmick Does not fit in the case when plugged into […]
General thoughts on power tools, especially battery systems
After careful consideration, we decided some time ago to use a battery-powered system instead of corded power tools for our home renovation. In terms of quality, I would […]