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    Upgrading Studio 15

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Onyx Z, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. Onyx Z

    Onyx Z Newbie

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    I really wanted to get the Blu-Ray player, upgraded graphics card, and the internal Bluetooth installed from the factory on my Studio 15, but I couldn't afford it at the time. Is it possible to upgrade any of this myself? I have the experience of building PC's, so I know I can do it, IF it is possible. What all is upgradeable on a Studio 15?
     
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  2. rafucho

    rafucho Notebook Consultant

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    everything but the graphics...since this is soldered to the motherboard. the blu-ray player wouldn't be any trouble at all, but you'll void your warranty. ram is upgradeable w/o voiding the warranty, the wireless cards, the hard disk also.
    take care!
     
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  3. Onyx Z

    Onyx Z Newbie

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    so everything is upgradeable but the graphics card? does the current graphics card i have support Blu-Ray playback?
     
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  4. rafucho

    rafucho Notebook Consultant

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    which one do you have?
     
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  5. Onyx Z

    Onyx Z Newbie

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    intel graphics media accelerator 4500MHD
     
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    frazell Notebook Deity

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    Changing the optiocal drive will not void the warranty.
     
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    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    I think the Intel 4500MHD does support Blu-Ray playback. I remember Intel making a hype about Centrino 2 being focused on High Definition content playback for laptops while decreasing power consumption.

    Don't quote me though...not 100% sure.
     
    KingRaptor, Dec 31, 2008
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