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    zx 5000 question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Danno, Apr 10, 2004.

  1. Danno

    Danno Notebook Enthusiast

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    This might be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway[ :D]
    Can the video card be changed in this model[?]
    I have the ATI 9200 and it works very well with no problems but if I want to upgrade the card, can it be done by the user?
    If so, where is it and is this a big job?

    Really thinking about getting to the 2nd memory slot, would this be a good time to do the video card too?

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    Danno, Apr 10, 2004
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  2. Brian

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    In general, video cards are not meant to be replaced or upgraded. With most units it's impossible, not sure what contortions would work for this model.

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    Brian, Apr 10, 2004
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  3. Danno

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    Thanks Brian, I only asked because I see some zx5000's have the 9600 ATI card.
    Thanks again,
    Danno
     
    Danno, Apr 11, 2004
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    There is another difficulty besides just replacing the physical drive. ATI does not directly put out the drivers for your card you must get them from HP. Therefore even if you upgraded the physical card unless HP sold that model with that card you may not even be able to get the drivers to work properly.
     
    Quikster, Apr 11, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Danno
     
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    Slat, Apr 11, 2004
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