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How to upgrade XPS M1530 video card?
How do I purchase an upgrade (and have it installed) for my XPS M1530.
I have the nVidia 8400 (128MB) and I would like to get the 8600 (256MB) (or is there something even faster?).
Does Dell have a special upgrade center that I can bring it in and have it upgraded? I don't want to mail it in to get it upgraded.
Thanks.
willanaya
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December 24th, 2008 18:00
if i am correct, the video card is not replaceable. just the RAM and processor. but then again, i did say "If I am correct..."
You are either stuck with it, or you might have to sale your current computer and purchase a new one with the video card you want.
By the way, get the right processor too. upgrading from a 2.0 GHz to a 2.6 GHz is $1200.00
dgkpcon
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December 24th, 2008 19:00
Yes the GPU is soldered to the MOBO on this model.
WisconsinMarine
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August 1st, 2011 09:00
I'm also curious about this. My laptop has the 8600 and I'd like to upgrade it to 512MB or even 1GB.
I'm hoping to email Dell this evening but may contact a technician I know.
Would be nice to have an answer to this question, though. Searching online yields several results but none definitive.
ejn63
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August 1st, 2011 12:00
The video chip and video RAM are permanently part of the mainboard. You cannot upgrade.