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    philips freevents x55

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kavdar99, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. kavdar99

    kavdar99 Newbie

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    hi
    i have a philips freevents x55 laptop
    with the graphics card not working i was wondering can i change the card in this machine, or is it a new systemboard would be gratefull with any help
    kavdar99
     
    kavdar99, Jan 21, 2009
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Budding, Jan 21, 2009
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    You cant even replace the motherboard because the phillips freevent cant fit a board with a dedicated graphics card.
    It is best to save up for a laptop with dedicated graphics.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jan 21, 2009
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  4. kavdar99

    kavdar99 Newbie

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    Hi Guys
    Thanks for the replys
    looks like i bought a dud machine
    kavdar99
     
    kavdar99, Jan 22, 2009
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    ivar Notebook Deity

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    Yes, beware of Twinhead based rebranded laptops like this one.
     
    ivar, Feb 22, 2009
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