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    upgrading my HP dv4000

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by capnkirktm, Aug 20, 2006.

  1. capnkirktm

    capnkirktm Newbie

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    i know the sticky says you CANNOT upgrade 99% of video cards in a notebook but i have a quick question. When i got my dv4000 it only came with the crappy Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 GM, but i recently found out that the dv4000 now comes with an optional 128MB ATI x700 discrete graphics card. as far as i can tell both computers are identical except for the graphics card. so my question is can i upgrade to that graphics card?
     
    capnkirktm, Aug 20, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    No, because your current graphic card is soldered on the motherboard and cant be replaced.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Aug 20, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The HP dv4000 was discontinued some time ago, and has been replaced by the dv5000t.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 20, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The only way I can think off would be to replace your current motherboard with one which has the X700.
     
    miner, Aug 20, 2006
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