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    Bought a Dell XPS m1530. Upgrades?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Energizer100, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. Energizer100

    Energizer100 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know what I can upgrade. But what I want to upgrade is the graphics card, and the screen resolution. Is this possible?
     
    Energizer100, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can't upgrade the graphics card, so make sure you get the best you can now. The screen...well, you could but I don't know how to do it...the parts are generally expensive, again get the highest resolution right away.
     
    Greg, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    No, you can't upgrade the graphics card or the screen resolution. You may be able to replace the display if you send it into Dell, but it would be an expensive upgrade.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 21, 2008
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  4. benbeck08

    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    hey there you can def. upgrade the resolution but you're gonna need a new screen and it will be pretty expensive......dont think you can upgrade the graphics card
     
    benbeck08, Jul 21, 2008
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  5. badhairdude

    badhairdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can upgrade the hard drive/ ram
     
    badhairdude, Jul 21, 2008
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    ajhizzle Notebook Consultant

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    Ya the graphics card....not so much seeing as it is soldered to the motherboard.
     
    ajhizzle, Jul 22, 2008
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