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    Upgrades for Dell 1420

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mgh_a1, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. mgh_a1

    mgh_a1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know if it is possible to swap the GPU out on that Laptop? I believe that it is soldered on there, but I wasn't sure.

    Just curious, because if it was possible I would consider putting a better geforce in there if I could (like an 8600 or better)
     
    mgh_a1, Aug 8, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope...either you have the soldered X3100, or the soldered 8400M. End of story.
     
    Greg, Aug 8, 2008
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    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    Besides, you'll have heating issues if you put a powerful card in. Basically, the thermal design of your 1420 isnt designed to handle something like the 8600 or higher.
     
    KingRaptor, Aug 8, 2008
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