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    Averatec 5400

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by yeshuacomes, Jun 11, 2005.

  1. yeshuacomes

    yeshuacomes Newbie

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    I have an averatec 5400 series laptop about 5 months old. I dont have any problems with the laptop and i take it just about everywhere and have even used it to edit tv shows that i have shot. I am wondering however, if the video card can be upgraded.. it comes with the VIA s3G Unichorme Pro IG. I would like to add an ATI or Nvidia but all i keep seeing is for dell or HP or Toshiba. Does anyone have any experience swapping out the card.
    I spoke to Averatec and they said that you would have to get a 3rd party card but opening the case will void the warranty.. like i care.. :) Any help would be appreciated.

    Thank you
     
    yeshuacomes, Jun 11, 2005
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  2. adidasman5482

    adidasman5482 Notebook Enthusiast

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    before swapping out cards make sure the video card that you want to install is compatible with the motherboard. if its not compatible, you can royally screw yourself. Second, Averatec soders on the card so good luck also getting that bad boy off the motherboard.

    Is it really worth voiding the warranty???
     
    adidasman5482, Jun 18, 2005
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  3. RadcomTxx

    RadcomTxx Notebook Deity

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    since its an integrated graphic card i highly doubt you can change it, and if it is possible, it wouldn't be easy.
     
    RadcomTxx, Jun 19, 2005
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    sadpippy05 Newbie

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    i have bought my computer also about 5 months ago, and now my dvd/cd drive wont read anything but dvd

    what should i do
     
    sadpippy05, Aug 1, 2005
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    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    Nope you can't change the video card as it's an integrated video type. This is most common with laptops as the heat dissipation/power issues have to be addressed when the units are designed.
     
    steve p, Jan 18, 2008
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