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    graphics upgrade possible on Thinkpad T500?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by woodcreekstud, Apr 4, 2009.

  1. woodcreekstud

    woodcreekstud Newbie

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    Is it possible to upgrade the graphics card in the t500? if so with what card?
     
    woodcreekstud, Apr 4, 2009
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  2. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Without being able to see inside I cant tell, however since its a hybrid ATI graphics I would assume no
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Apr 4, 2009
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    Unfortunately, for the most part, you're stuck with what you got when you got it. The graphics card is soldiered directly to the motherboard, so replacement would be just about impossible. In theory, with lots of soldiering, and if you were able to actually find and buy a physically compatible GPU, it may be feasible, but for all intents and purposes, no.

    The one exception is if you have the integrated Intel and want to go to the ATI 3650 (offered as an upgrade when purchasing). In that case, you can buy another motherboard with the ATI GPU and swap them, but that won't be cost-effective at all...
     
    weirdo81622, Apr 4, 2009
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    Lol no thats exactly what I thought, thank you for confirming Weirdo :D
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Apr 4, 2009
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    stevezachtech Notebook Evangelist

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    If only they would improve more the upgrade ability of laptops in the future just like desktop PCs, it really be a big thumbs up for laptop enthusiasts...
     
    stevezachtech, Apr 6, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Too bad companies aren't willing to put the effort in to unify laptop standards so that upgrades are easy...
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 6, 2009
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