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    XPS M1330 video card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by faceman, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. faceman

    faceman Notebook Consultant

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    If I wanted to change the video card in the future, could I upgrade it myself or would I need to send it in?
     
    faceman, Aug 1, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm pretty sure they soldered the notebook graphics card to the motherboard to get it as thin as it is. That would mean you could not upgrade it.
     
    Greg, Aug 1, 2007
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    CpuGuy Notebook Consultant

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    They most likely won't have an upgrade for this unit anyways.
     
    CpuGuy, Aug 1, 2007
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    terryw Notebook Consultant

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    wont be able to upgrade
     
    terryw, Aug 1, 2007
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  5. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    that's the problem with laptops
     
    HCW, Aug 1, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    They havent released a service manual for it yet, when they do at least you will know if the card is removable or not, regardless, if they dont release a different card for it, you wont have anything to upgrade to, at best I would guess the only thing you could hope for is a refresh of the 8400, even if possible, laptop video upgrades are seldom ever worthwhile endevors.
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 2, 2007
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