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    Upgrades for newly bought HP DV2120us

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shogunxp, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. shogunxp

    shogunxp Notebook Geek

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    hi just wondering if there are other things that can be upgraded in this computer (details on sig). besides the obvious ram and hd upgrade. was wondering if anything else is upgradeable. thanks first time owner of an HP so yeah. fill me in. thnx again.
     
    shogunxp, Dec 9, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    You could probably upgrade your processor, but theres very little need to do that since unless your doing some really processor intensive tasks. It would probably also void your warranty.

    You can't upgrade the graphics, because you have already opted for the integrated. So, there no port on your current motherboard, where you could install graphics. Even then, the graphics would need to be compatible with your notebook.
     
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Even with dedicated GPUs, it is still soldered onto the mobo. Scratch that idea entirely. I wish laptops were like desktops... :(
     
    Greg, Dec 9, 2006
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  4. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Yep, you unfortunately cannot upgrade the graphics card, VERY FEW laptop's can have their graphics cards upgraded and these are almost always huge 17" hulking desktop replacements.

    You will be able to replace the processor and I'm pretty sure you can also replace the screen if you wanted to get a higher resolution panel or if you had a matte screen, to get a glossy one or vice versa.
     
    Rahul, Dec 9, 2006
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  5. shogunxp

    shogunxp Notebook Geek

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    awww man..hahaha..i guess there's not much to do with this kind of laptop. thanks for the replies!!
     
    shogunxp, Dec 9, 2006
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    Jeep274 Newbie

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    How can I tell if my laptop's graphics card is upgradeable? I have an HP Pavilion zd7000 series notebook, 17" wide screen, 128 mb Nvidia GeForce FX Go5600 graphics. I would really like to go up to a 256 mb card if possible. Thanks for any help.
     
    Jeep274, Dec 12, 2006
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