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    Can I upgrade my T60 graphics card?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by maskedSONY, May 12, 2010.

  1. maskedSONY

    maskedSONY Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently upgraded to Windows7 and my T60 has been handling it very very well. With a new WD Caviar Blue HD and an additional 1GB of RAM, it is running very smoothly.

    However the only thing holding it back is the lack of a dedicated graphics card. Is it possible for me to upgrade the graphics card on my T60, or is it next to impossible? Feedback welcomed.
     
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  2. mrpeaches

    mrpeaches Notebook Consultant

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    If you have the integrated graphics model, then the only way that you could upgrade would be to do a system board replacement with a T60 motherboard from a discrete T60 model.

    If you have the discrete model, then you are stuck with what you have. Laptops are rarely upgradeable in the same way that desktops are. It's the price that you pay for portability.
     
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    why not consider the vidock option.
     
    lead_org, May 12, 2010
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    Next to impossible - it's not cost effective either. It'd be a much better idea to sell your existing system and purchase a new, more powerful system - it'd be cheaper than a motherboard + cooling assembly replacement.
     
    MidnightSun, May 13, 2010
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