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    XPS 1710 motherboard died - can I upgrade to 1730?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by andrewmuaddib, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. andrewmuaddib

    andrewmuaddib Newbie

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    My laptop died over here in Iraq, suddenly and violently so I have to replace the motherboard/video card - I had the dual 2.3 gHz CPU and 7950 video card. A year and a half later the 1730 has come out with a dual 2.8 and dual 8800 GeForce video cards.

    My question is simple - can I replace the old motherboard/video card from the 1710 with a top of the line motherboard/dual video card from the 1730?

    I'll be back in the States Christmas Eve for a few weeks to get it fixed or buy a new laptop if repairs cost too much.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    andrewmuaddib, Nov 19, 2008
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    Xirurg ORLY???

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    and it is not allowed to make multiple threads on same topic ;)
     
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    ATG, Nov 19, 2008
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