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    Dell Inspiron 1525 Graphics.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kronnn, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. kronnn

    kronnn Newbie

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    Hi my friend recently bought a Dell Inspiron 1525 with a Intel Gma X3100. He was wondering if it would be possible to upgrade the graphics card at a later time.
     
    kronnn, Feb 28, 2008
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    no (10 char)
     
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    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel Gma X3100 is soldered onto the motherboard. No upgrade available.
     
    kowell, Feb 28, 2008
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  4. kronnn

    kronnn Newbie

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    Would it be possible for him to add another graphics card to it. As far as i know the laptop also had the option of with a Nvidia 8400gm. Could he get one of these and put it in?
     
    kronnn, Feb 29, 2008
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    no, not if he already bought it.
     
    Satyrion, Feb 29, 2008
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    The x3100 is built into the motherboard so it cannot be removed and there is so slot for extra graphics card. It is actually VERY hard to upgrade graphic cards in laptops anyway if the graphic card is dedicated like the 8400GS.
     
    manzi, Feb 29, 2008
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    Nvid8600GT Notebook Guru

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    A Mobo swap might be possible.. but it would be costly and it may void your warrenty.
     
    Nvid8600GT, Feb 29, 2008
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    No, its intergrated in the motherboard and cannot be removed or upgraded. If he hasnt gotten it yet, try cancelling the order and getting something better. But i belive that is all the 1525 offers (last i checked)
     
    ahl395, Feb 29, 2008
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    Please read the stickies before you post, thread closed.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 29, 2008
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