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    video card upgrade for ibm thinkpad t42

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ericsanpablo, Dec 27, 2004.

  1. ericsanpablo

    ericsanpablo Newbie

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    hi, i have an ibm thinkpad t42 with ati mobility radeon 7500 32mb, just wondering if anyone knows if its possible to upgrade this easily? if so, any recomendations for a good, affordable upgrade?
     
    ericsanpablo, Dec 27, 2004
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi ericanpablo,
    It is not possible to upgrade the video controller in thinkpad notebooks. In fact there are only a few notebooks made that this is possible to do, but IBMs are not one of them. You can however upgrade the driver as new drivers are made available.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Dec 27, 2004
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