ATI Mobility 9800 265mb

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Hi, my kids have the inspiron 9100 with the 128mb video card.  I'd like to upgrade them to the  ATI Mobility 9800 265mb.  I'll need 3 cards.  2 questions:  where do I get the cards, and can I install them  myself?   Thanks   Tom

TomC57 · Answer

Thanks so much.  Is this difficult to replace?  I'm pretty handy with a computer.   Tom

ejn63 · Answer

You can look at the service manual linked above and judge that for yourself - it's not hard, but make sure you work carefully and slowly as many of the screws and other parts are small, easy to damage, and flimsy.

ejn63 · Answer

The card is a Dell-only part: Parts 1-800-449-3355 ext 7269937 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9100/sm/video.htm#1006368Dell Spare

BryanNisperos · Answer

Hi Tom,   Did you have any success?  Did you end up buying this part from Dell?

BryanNisperos · Answer

You are in luck Tom I just found it yesterday. I am thinking about getting one.

G5117 256MB Video Card, Radeon 9800 (M18)

STOCK: Special order 3-4 days

You can purchase this item on our web site at http://www.impactcomputers.com/g5117.html

Regular price: $486.75
Sale price: $295.00

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Some guy is selling it on eBay too but for too much..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Inspiron-9100-XPS-256MB-ATI-Radeon-9800-Video-Card_W0QQitemZ6860322062QQcategoryZ74957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

TomC57 · Answer

Nope.  Dell is out of this part, and I don't think they're getting more.  Wish I bought this part sooner!

TomC57 · Answer

Thanks Bryan.  Do you think these are new or refurbs?   Tom

survivor_vn · Answer

Not sure if you upgraded to the 9800 yet. I ordered from Dell parts I got a confrimation email back that part C7070 was being shipped. I freaked out called Dell asked what this was two sales people could not explain it so I cancelled the order. I emailed cs and ripped them a new blank-t-blank. Got a call from a sales the next day and according to them the C7070 "Kit" is the Radeon 9800 inluded is the installation cd. I said ok reorder but when I open the box is it going to say Radeon 9800, they said yes. So in a week, because it is available, I should get it. I have to many upgrades in my 9100 to go out and get an hp media center, $350 vs $900. Maybe next year. If anyone knows about the C7070 let me know.

I looked up Impact Computers & Electronics on resellerrating.com and it's a toss up on ththeir reliability. They have a scarry return policy.

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