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    What notebook parts can be upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NetBrakr, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    I am going to upgrade the HD of my laptop and I wonder what can else be easily upgrade. I know the RAM, miniPCI (mainly WIFI), HD, CD/DVD drive, anything else that I am missing?

    TIA

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 10, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    cpu

    in some cases, gpu

    lcd
     
    drumfu, Apr 10, 2006
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  3. masteraleph

    masteraleph Notebook Consultant

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    It varies by the manufacturer. CPUs are hypothetically upgradeable, but some manufacturers solder them to the motherboard. GPUs are also hypothetically upgradeable but that varies by manufacturer as well.
     
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  4. NetBrakr

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    I said "easily upgrade" hehe. But thats good to know for someone who need a better CPU, GPU or LCD. And that someone isnt me. ;)

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 10, 2006
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