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    MUST Upgrade! PLEASE HELP!!!

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by WhySoSerious, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Fujitsu Siemens V5535.

    Here is the specs

    * Processor: Intel Core2 Duo T5550 1.83GHz
    * Memory: 2GB
    * HD Capacity: 120GB
    * Display: 15.4"
    * Graphics Card: SiS Mirage 3+
    * Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business
    * Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g




    (I can't post links but if you wish to see it, then go to play.com and search v5535)


    It has an SIS mirage graphics/video card. I really want to upgrade without buying a new laptop! I want to be able to play games on it.
    I really want to, It must be possible, i mean its just like taking the RAM out.

    Can i do it? how much would it cost? and if i can't, then why.

    Thanks


    (p.s. i will bookmark this page and keep checking frequently.)
     
    WhySoSerious, Dec 7, 2008
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  2. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello Mate

    Sorry to say no its not possible. The SIS chip is soldered to the mother board. So your stuck with what you have mate.
     
    Marshall1975, Dec 7, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most of the time, a laptop's graphics card cannot be upgraded. Sorry, but this one cannot either.

    Just FYI, but even the $300-400 laptops will have video cards much more powerful than the SiS you have now.
     
    Greg, Dec 7, 2008
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  4. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    sorry man, no dice. as Marshall said, your GPU is soldered directly onto the motherboard, and therefore not removable. plus, there's probably no space for a dedicated GPU w/ cooler in a chassis that small.
     
    whizzo, Dec 7, 2008
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  5. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    ! :(

    Just wanted to play some games on it without messing up.

    Thanks anyway guys.


    Might sound silly, but theres no way to un-solder it is there?
    I highly doubt it but still...
     
    WhySoSerious, Dec 7, 2008
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  6. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    certainly there is, if you're highly experienced with micro-electronics and have custom equipment worth a few big ones lying around...
     
    whizzo, Dec 7, 2008
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    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    I see, I think i'll leave it. lol.

    Thanks anyway guys, youve been a huge help :D
     
    WhySoSerious, Dec 7, 2008
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