No, you cannot upgrade the processor on your HP laptop AMD A6 5350M.
No, you cannot upgrade the processor on your HP laptop AMD A6 5350M.
https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c03769521 Additional options might function if they match the specific port and operate at the highest TDP, such as processors capped at 35 watts for example—higher TDP models are unlikely to perform well. Yes, using a SATA SSD can greatly improve the laptop's speed.
Even with the right CPU socket, it’s hard to predict how tough it will be to reach it. You might need to open a panel or take apart the whole unit. I’ve done it myself before. Honestly though, unless you locate an affordable quad-core chip, I don’t see much value in their Piledriver design.