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    Samsung NP-Q430

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by adrewk35, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. adrewk35

    adrewk35 Newbie

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    I was wondering if this laptop had any PCI express slots, MXM slots or anything of the sort that would allow it to have (at the very least) an external graphics card upgrade..

    My guess seems to be that it doesn't considering I've tried looking at the manual and Google'ing it, etc but to no avail. Also, since this laptop isn't really quite known I was wondering if anyone here could give me a direct answer to this.

    Any solutions to upgrading video cards for this laptop (bypassing the integrated card problem obviously...)?

    Help would be appreciated, thanks!
     
    adrewk35, Apr 13, 2012
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    There should be a mini PCIe slot for the WiFi card if that is a possible route.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 14, 2012
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    adrewk35 Newbie

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    Yeah but wouldn't that disable my wifi capabilities?
     
    adrewk35, Apr 16, 2012
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    Shame there's honestly no other way to upgrade these things...
     
    adrewk35, Apr 16, 2012
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