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    HP Pavilion dv2842se Upgrade Graphic card?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by PCNewb, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. PCNewb

    PCNewb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was watchin the Hp Dv2842se and i was just wondering if i can upgrade its Intel GMA x3100 to a superior Nvidia Graphic card.
     
    PCNewb, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Unless it's an option as a configuration when you purchase it from HP, then no, you cannot.
    Laptop video cards are not like desktops, you can't change them out most of the time.
     
    talin, Jul 30, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    no, it is integrated into the motherboard
     
    flipfire, Jul 30, 2008
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