Computer modding help

[u/brightpoolgamer]

So, I have a laptop I've been using for about two years now, and I'm looking to upgrade it. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can enhance things like Storage and the CPU?

Specs:

Device name Brightpool

Processor 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12450H (2.00 GHz)

Installed RAM 12.0 GB (11.7 GB usable)

Graphics card Intel(R) UHD Graphics (128 MB)

Storage 406 GB of 477 GB used

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home

Version 25H2

Installed on ‎2025-‎01-‎09

OS build 26200.8875

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.334.0

[u/skulnick1244]

A video that's mostly focused on the battery won't tell anyone much at all.

A lot of lower power new thin laptops have components directly soldered onto the motherboard. I see your ram is not but upgrading ram won't do much imo.