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    modding a sony pcg frv 26

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zeppfreak89, Dec 22, 2005.

  1. zeppfreak89

    zeppfreak89 Newbie

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    hey i was wondering if there is anyway to upgrade the cpu or graphics card in my pcg frv 26 lappy? and is there any way to get custom laptop keys b.c iwanna get clear keys and put a colored light underneath to light them up? some ideas... bored with it! thanks for the help in advance!
     
  2. IndigoZenith

    IndigoZenith Newbie

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    There are many different laptop mods that you can do to your laptop, your imagination is the only limit!

    Here are a few off the top of my head, there are many more on my site along with pictures if you look around:

    - Painting Laptop
    - Lapping CPU/ using Artic Silver compound
    - Installing Ultra Bright LED's in case/keyboard/mouse
    - Replacing Laptop fans with higher performance ones
    - Adding plexiglas windows (small, but nice looking.
    - Cutting designs out of the screen cover
    - Cutting in back panel and reflector panel behind it (Dremels are our friends )
    - Making external USB devices, into internal devices: IE. Wireless mouse, USB hubs, USB finger print reader, USB Laptop lock with with wireless "key", many many others
    - Water Cooling - yes overkill on laptop, but I am going to try it on an old case first.(Project I am currently designing)


    Basically modding Laptops is about as unlimited as modding desktops, the only difference is that you have limited space and power. So usually it takes more creativity than desktop modding. And also it is much easier to destroy something, and much harder to replace it. But beyond that, its a fun hobby :)

    Hope this helps bit and good luck my friend!

    IndigoZenith
    http://www.LaptopMods.com
    Modding for the Brave!


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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It is possible to upgrade the CPU, but only to a higher version of what you already have. What processor is currently residing in your notebook?

    No, you can't upgrade the graphics card.