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    Inspiron 1525 grpahics card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nickf77, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. nickf77

    nickf77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm 99.9% positive that it can't, but is there any chance that the grpahics card in the 1525 can be replaced, or is it soldered to the motherboard?
     
    nickf77, Sep 23, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It's soldered to the motherboard. In fact, I don't even think the 1525 ever shipped with discrete graphics?
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 23, 2009
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    nickf77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So then my only option other than to use the 128MB shared graphics is to buy a better laptop?
     
    nickf77, Sep 23, 2009
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Pretty much.

    I mean, there are things you could try like external graphics or hacking a 1520 mobo into your chassis, but I'm almost certain that none of these sort of things will be practical or even work. So yeah, new laptop is probably your best bet.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 23, 2009
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    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Taken from the service manual for the 1525 here.

    The graphics solution, whether using the Intel or ATi solution (depending upon your CPU), is not user upgradeable though to the best of my knowledge.
     
    Fragilexx, Sep 23, 2009
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    nickf77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got the Intel one, which pretty much sucks. Maybe once I start forking in a little more cash I'll enter the market for a more powerful one.
     
    nickf77, Sep 23, 2009
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    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    That would be my suggestion if you are finding your current machine restrictive. With the upcoming launch of mobile core i7s and core i5s, current hardware prices are bound to drop so there will no doubt be bargains to be had.
     
    Fragilexx, Sep 24, 2009
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    Thanks, I'll be on the lookout.
     
    nickf77, Sep 24, 2009
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