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    dv6700 Graphics Card Upgrade

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pj2000, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. pj2000

    pj2000 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I've read the stickies and used the search option BUT i'm still going to ask the question - can i upgrade the 'graphics card' on a dv6700 with the 8400M GS chipset currently installed? i've read that HP's aren't upgrade friendly but thought i'd check anyway.......

    Thanks! P.
     
    pj2000, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. justinkw1

    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, you cannot upgrade the graphics card unfortunately. The 8400M is built on to the mainboard and is not removable; there is also no way to add another internal graphics card either.
     
    justinkw1, Jul 12, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    As above, it cannot be upgraded. The 8400m GS is the best card you can get for your model anyway.
     
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  4. pj2000

    pj2000 Newbie

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    Great - Thanks for the information and VERY quick responses!!

    Very much appreciated!

    P.
     
    pj2000, Jul 12, 2009
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