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    are 1520 and 1720 video cards interchangable?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by elminster69, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. elminster69

    elminster69 Notebook Geek

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    I have a 1520 with the 8600 but basic specs otherwise, thinking about getting a 1720 with better specs but a 8400, can I swap the cards?
     
    elminster69, Sep 14, 2008
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    Yes and no. The cards are compatible but you will need to take off the heat syncs with a torx bit screwdriver.

    There was a post made a few months ago showing this.
     
    millermagic, Sep 15, 2008
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    ah so the heat sinks are not the same, any idea what the thread is or good search keywords to find it?
     
    elminster69, Sep 15, 2008
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    millermagic, Sep 16, 2008
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