nice, well i downloaded the 5150 ati drivers, and since the tech support guys said it should be backwards compaitable i am hoping i dont have to worry about the BIOS.
we'll see if we need to modify anything, i have a feeling this is going to be one exciting project.
I put my order in today, they told me it will come around the week of july 8th.
UWguy
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July 1st, 2003 22:00
Only $90? Sweet! Fingers crossed! :))))
When you do get it working (which I know you will), can you let us know if there are any stability issues??? Thanks!
-Rick
RedHerring
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July 1st, 2003 23:00
Will do...
R
UWguy
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July 2nd, 2003 23:00
da rickster
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July 3rd, 2003 00:00
good luck im doing the same thing
Message Edited by da rickster on 07-02-2003 08:28 PM
da rickster
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July 3rd, 2003 01:00
p.s.
read my post: 5100 users who want to upgrade their vid cards read this
RedHerring
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July 3rd, 2003 01:00
Back at you... I hope you have success because that will mean that I will probably have success.
Good luck...
R
da rickster
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July 3rd, 2003 05:00
also where did u find that part number? cant find it anywhere
the part number was alot of help btw, because i was put around in circles for the longest time but finally
i got to order the part, mine is coming week of july 8th!
Message Edited by da rickster on 07-03-2003 07:45 AM
RedHerring
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July 3rd, 2003 14:00
Now, anyone know how we are going to get drivers to work with this monster?
( Thats Fronk-En-Steen! )
I got a cool app that automatically modifies the INF files in the Catalyst 3.5
installer, ( Called Dhmodtool1.2.exe ) and this worked flawlessly on my stock
7500 (M7) in my 5100 now. I got about a 1% increase in 3dMark2001 bench,
but it fixed a nasty bug interacting with ULEAD DVD WORKSHOP that was killing me.
The question is: did it look at the hardware to see which I had, or did it assume that I
had a 7500 because I had a 5100? I think that it probably queried the hardware
since multiple video cards are available on the 5100 which means that the
same procedure I used earlier should work for the transplanted video card.
At least THATS THE PLAN. ttfn.
R
RedHerring
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July 3rd, 2003 14:00
I ended up at the replacement parts department after 5 transfers.
I talked to a supervisor there that kicked some a s s, but handed me
off to his best guy who went straight to it. They were really interested in
JUST WHY I wanted a replacement part for the 5150 ( are they even
shipping yet? ). I hope it's the right card.
R
RedHerring
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July 3rd, 2003 16:00
da rickster
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July 3rd, 2003 17:00
nice, well i downloaded the 5150 ati drivers, and since the tech support guys said it should be backwards compaitable i am hoping i dont have to worry about the BIOS.
we'll see if we need to modify anything, i have a feeling this is going to be one exciting project.
I put my order in today, they told me it will come around the week of july 8th.
RedHerring
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July 3rd, 2003 18:00
Ummm. Why didn't *I* think of that?
Here is the link to those 5150 ATI drivers, just in case my
mad, evil driver installer hacking scheme fails.
http://support.dell.com/us/en/filelib/download/jump.asp?FileID=76360&ReleaseID=R60852&location=2&st=JF5MP21
RedHerring
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July 3rd, 2003 22:00
I practiced taking my machine apart, and removing the M7 card.
Then I put it back together again. Man am I a dork. It works.
da rickster
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July 4th, 2003 01:00
thats great i am going to practice too lol, its always good to be prepared
I have built many desktop pcs so im hoping the laptop wont be as complicated.
i really think we can get this little baby up and running because alot of tech support people said it can or is possible
Message Edited by da rickster on 07-03-2003 09:53 PM
RedHerring
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July 4th, 2003 02:00
Here is a link to the top level page containing the jealously guarded disassembly
instructions for BOTH 5100 and 5150 WOOO HOOO!
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/ins5100/sm/index.htm
First you must attain keyboard removal:
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/ins5100/sm/keyboard.htm#1084976
Next you must remove EMI shield and finally the Video Card Itself:
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/ins5100/sm/palmrest.htm#1084976
Go slow, and if it seems too hard to do something, its probably the wrong way.
You must be patient or max framerate will be but an unattainable dream.
Install new video chip of infinite testosterone flow by reversing the above steps.
cheers!