Dell studio 1558 system has 2 SODIMM slots. The system accepts a memory capacity ranging from 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB. The memory type accepted is DDR3 1067 or 1333 MHz SODIMM only. The computer supports a maximum of 8GB of memory when installed with two 4GB DIMMs.
I'd like to know if it's possible to upgrade my studio 1558 motherboard (UMA style G939P model) to a discrete video style motherboard.
This may sound expensive and painful, but I got this laptop very cheap, and intended on purchasing a more expensive version anyway, so opposed to ordering a newer XPS for $1200-1600 for an I5-I7 , 1080P , blu-ray etc... i'd rather take this studio and expand it as far as possible.
Currently the laptop runs an I3-350 , 3G DDR3, standard optical drive, 720P screen... and intel HD integrated video graphics.
What i'd like to do is upgrade components in what I assume need to be replaced in this order.
- Motherboard ($300) - CPU ($200)
I realize the board and CPU will probably have to be interchanged simultaneously depending on the motherboard socket.
- LED to a 1080P screen ($150) - Backlit Keyboard ($50) - BluRay ($80) - 8G DDR3 ($150)
so i'm roughly looking at $930 total cost estimate, assuming I can resell the majority of my parts (at least the CPU, ram, and optical drive) i'm looking at saving $150-$200 to put me around $680 total, and less than that if I can sell my remaining screen/mobo/etc , which sets me at $880 invested tops. Personally, even if I could buy the laptop new with those specifications- i'm doing this over time, so I don't mind that fact.
So what i'm looking to crack down on is what motherboard I need IF this is feasible (otherwise the 1080P screen and core I7 won't happen I assume), if it is and needs parts what are they and on a scale of 1-10 (6 being replacing a laptop motherboard with an identical motherboard) how difficult is it, and last... am I going to send my laptop to the graveyard for interchanging to many parts that were not originally designed to be configured together due to drivers, hardware compatibility, etc...
I'm very aware of the risk and difficulty of interchanging laptop parts (particularly doing something as ridiculous as "optionally" interchanging a motherboard; however, it's a project i'm determined to pursue if possible, and am merely looking for support and information!)
drwilczur
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November 1st, 2015 23:00
hi,
I've installed upgrade kit by Corsair (2 X 4GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) SODIMM) They says is compatible ???
DELL-Ravi Ch
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November 1st, 2015 23:00
Hi drwilczur,
Dell studio 1558 system has 2 SODIMM slots. The system accepts a memory capacity ranging from 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB. The memory type accepted is DDR3 1067 or 1333 MHz SODIMM only. The computer supports a maximum of 8GB of memory when installed with two 4GB DIMMs.
drwilczur
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November 2nd, 2015 00:00
Hi again, can you confirm that this memory module is compatible with my Studio 1558:
Typ - DDR3-SDRAM
Bauform - SODIMM
Kontakte - 204 Pins
Speichergrösse - 4096 MB
Taktfrequenz - 1333 MHz
Latenzzeiten - 9-9-9-24
Buffer - unbuffered
Fehlerkorrektur - Non-ECC
Betriebsspannung - 1,5 V
thanks
DELL-Ravi Ch
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November 4th, 2015 12:00
Hi drwilczur,
The above given memory module is DDR3-1600MHz memory. The computer is compatible with only DDR3 1067 or 1333 MHz.
asenath91
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November 16th, 2015 01:00
I'd like to know if it's possible to upgrade my studio 1558 motherboard (UMA style G939P model) to a discrete video style motherboard.
This may sound expensive and painful, but I got this laptop very cheap, and intended on purchasing a more expensive version anyway, so opposed to ordering a newer XPS for $1200-1600 for an I5-I7 , 1080P , blu-ray etc... i'd rather take this studio and expand it as far as possible.
Currently the laptop runs an I3-350 , 3G DDR3, standard optical drive, 720P screen... and intel HD integrated video graphics.
What i'd like to do is upgrade components in what I assume need to be replaced in this order.
- Motherboard ($300)
- CPU ($200)
I realize the board and CPU will probably have to be interchanged simultaneously depending on the motherboard socket.
- LED to a 1080P screen ($150)
- Backlit Keyboard ($50)
- BluRay ($80)
- 8G DDR3 ($150)
so i'm roughly looking at $930 total cost estimate, assuming I can resell the majority of my parts (at least the CPU, ram, and optical drive) i'm looking at saving $150-$200 to put me around $680 total, and less than that if I can sell my remaining screen/mobo/etc , which sets me at $880 invested tops. Personally, even if I could buy the laptop new with those specifications- i'm doing this over time, so I don't mind that fact.
So what i'm looking to crack down on is what motherboard I need IF this is feasible (otherwise the 1080P screen and core I7 won't happen I assume), if it is and needs parts what are they and on a scale of 1-10 (6 being replacing a laptop motherboard with an identical motherboard) how difficult is it, and last... am I going to send my laptop to the graveyard for interchanging to many parts that were not originally designed to be configured together due to drivers, hardware compatibility, etc...
I'm very aware of the risk and difficulty of interchanging laptop parts (particularly doing something as ridiculous as "optionally" interchanging a motherboard; however, it's a project i'm determined to pursue if possible, and am merely looking for support and information!)
Thanks!