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    Dell Vostro 1400 Graphics Card Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jacox, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. jacox

    jacox Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just wondering if it is possible to install an 8600GT 256mb in my dell vostro 1400? I would of just bought a 1500 but i didn't want the larger screen :)
    Also, do you think that if i ring dell and whinge about my lcd (matte 1280 * 800) they would upgrade it for me to the truelife with the higher res? (1680 or something) ?
    Thanks for any help
     
    jacox, Sep 6, 2007
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  2. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    1. I'm not sure, but I would doubt the upgrade would work... Though if it is doable I'm sure someone will correct me. The reason I don't think it is doable is laptop video cards are very specific (LCD connections, etc.) so they generally don't work accross models or releases (even with the new standard connection on the motherboard, MXM).

    2. My thoughts is they'll tell you to return the notebook for a refund less restocking and tell you to reorder...
     
    frazell, Sep 6, 2007
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    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    8600m GT is found like in less than a handful of 14 inch laptops
     
    Waveblade, Sep 6, 2007
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    Junr Newbie

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    From the Vostro 1400 service manual:
    Discrete
    The Vostro 1400 offers one discrete solution: the 128 MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS (G86), which is explained in greater detail here. This graphics solution is known as a ‛discrete down‛ configuration, which means the video card is soldered to the system board. In the event of a failure, replace the system board.

    So there is no way to upgrade the video card...
     
    Junr, Sep 7, 2007
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