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    Change GPU while laptop is in production?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ComradeNF, Jul 14, 2012.

  1. ComradeNF

    ComradeNF Notebook Evangelist

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    Has anyone had any experience with changing parts while laptop is in production? I want to change my S13A's 640m LE to a 2GB from the 1GB I set it as.

    My laptop went into production yesterday but I cant call sony since they don't open until Monday. Could I change my GPU and pay the extra or do I need to get a new laptop?

    Sent from my GT-I9100
     
    ComradeNF, Jul 14, 2012
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  2. darxide_sorcerer

    darxide_sorcerer Notebook Deity

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    i don't think they'll change anything once it goes in production phase.
     
    darxide_sorcerer, Jul 14, 2012
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  3. QuadDragonE

    QuadDragonE Notebook Enthusiast

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    You MAY still have a chance of cancelling your order BUT its entirely depends on Sony Customer Service advisor. Also they may charge you a small cancellation fee provided if they haven't sent it to you yet. The fine print may also impose different terms, eg, Once its dispatch, unless it faulty, they wont accept returns bcos its a custom build etc.
    With regards to upgrading the GPU Ram from 1gb to 2gb, its not as simple as changing a hdd or memory stick or even the CPU. the memory are solder onto the mainboard. The only way you can change the ram is to change the entire motherboard.
    So essentially, what you are asking is not that simple..simple for sony just to change the board IF they want, but from your point of view, you are asking Sony to possibly cancel your order and reorder a different spec laptop.
     
    QuadDragonE, Jul 15, 2012
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  4. Darkimmortal

    Darkimmortal Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you really need 2GB? For gaming, negligible difference
     
    Darkimmortal, Jul 15, 2012
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