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    TM4400 - is the video upgradable? GPU socketed or soldered?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by michaeld, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. michaeld

    michaeld Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a TM4400 (4402, technically).

    1.6GHz Turion
    X700 (64MB)
    1.5GB RAM

    Is the GPU socketed, or is it soldered on? The X700 is only 64MB and really isn't that great for gaming. I really love the laptop, save the crummy GPU. If I could upgrade it, I could get another two years easy out of this laptop.

    If the GPU IS upgradable, where would I purchase an upgrade from?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)
     
    michaeld, Aug 29, 2007
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    It's part of the mobo I'm afraid.
     
    downloads, Aug 29, 2007
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    or in other words: you can not upgrade... :( I know it hurts...
     
    yuio, Aug 29, 2007
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    michaeld Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what I figured; I was hoping I was wrong. :( Crap. Oh well. It was worth asking. Thanks guys.
     
    michaeld, Aug 29, 2007
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