Returning my E6400 for a new one; make changes?

I seem to be the only one here with constant probs with my 6400 so after speaking to DELL today, im returning my laptop for a new one.

What I want to know is should I swap out my nVidia GPU for the Intel? I think thats whats causing my therma/fan issues and maybe overheating the system as well (being that I use two external monitors with a dock).

 

its possible, i returned my first e6400 due to a harddisk fault and loose case- i requested they fit an nvs160 as well as a backlit keyboard for free they were happy to once i said i would be requesting a refund otherwise.

 

The thing is-im actually downgrading-so im going to lose money.
How hard would it be for me to get my hands on an Intel GPU and install one on my own?
That way I could take out the Nvidia that they send me and sell it and make back my money.

 

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Two different Intel chipsets are used on the E6400, depending on whether it has the Intel integrated or nVIDIA discrete graphics card. The ones with the Intel graphics use the GM45 chipset and those with the nVIDIA graphics use the PM45 chipset.

The Intel GMA 4500MHD is actually built-in (integrated) to the GM45. The PM45 has a 'PCIe x16' port used to connect a discrete GPU. The PM45 does NOT have the Intel GMA 4500MHD, so there would be no GPU without the discrete graphics card (nVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M, in this case).

In my experience, Dell has always issued a refund for a returned system within 5 days of them receiving it. If I wanted a replacement system, I just re-order as I would normally order it.

 

It would take a motherboard swap to do it.

 

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Two different Intel chipsets are used on the E6400, depending on whether it has the Intel integrated or nVIDIA discrete graphics card. The ones with the Intel graphics use the GM45 chipset and those with the nVIDIA graphics use the PM45 chipset.

The Intel GMA 4500MHD is actually built-in (integrated) to the GM45. The PM45 has a 'PCIe x16' port used to connect a discrete GPU. The PM45 does NOT have the Intel GMA 4500MHD, so there would be no GPU without the discrete graphics card (nVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M, in this case).

Unfortunately there will be no refund.
I bought the system in October.

 

Unless you need the 3D graphics capability ( for games and 3D CAD) then the Intel GPU is a very competent performer and produces less heat.

John