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    xps 1640 questions

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Cazca, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. Cazca

    Cazca Notebook Consultant

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    the silver trimming around the light that's on the hinge has been broken off. can that be replaced?

    and i have the hd 3670. is there any way i could upgrade that.

    and i'd love to upgrade the processor too. lol sorry, lota questions. THANKS!
     
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    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    Replacing the plastic would require a whole new screen unless you can glue it back on.

    New graphics requires a whole new mobo and I'm not even sure if the newer graphics mobos are compatible with the old chasis.

    A new processor is pretty much wasted money. You won't be able to upgrade to something new like an i series processor, also chances are that you won't get much more than a 500mhz increase in speed, which will cost a hell of a lot.
     
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  3. Cazca

    Cazca Notebook Consultant

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    replacing this metal piece on the hinge requires a whole new screen?

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    and what about this rubber bumper.. one of the kids decided to take it off.

    [​IMG]
     
    Cazca, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. Cazca

    Cazca Notebook Consultant

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    i've been doing some searching and i'm sure this question has been asked alot, but i can't find it. is there a way (even replacing the whole mobo) i can upgrade my 3670 to a 4670 or a 5730?
     
    Cazca, Jul 17, 2010
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    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    sure if you can find a motherboard with a 4670 or a 5730. But mind you it will cost around 300 - 500$ if not more for a motherboard. Only thing i can suggest is extend your warranty and hope it breaks
     
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  6. Cazca

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    would anyone happen to know how i could replace the silver trimming around the hinge along with that rubber bumper for the lcd screen?
     
    Cazca, Jul 19, 2010
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