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shad0wboss   02-05-2012 at 06:57:32 PM
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I heard that dedicated graphics on a laptop aren't integrated into the laptop sometimes? would it be possible to replace the graphics card of the laptop. Problem is my laptop is G6 1105 with switchable graphics intel HD and ati HD 6470m. Would someone confirm if i can either send to HP for upgrading the card or is it just not possible even though the ati card is dedicated.

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Maziar   02-05-2012 at 07:04:25 PM
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No you can't upgrade it.
There are few (gaming) laptops that allow some GPU upgrades

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rapidtransit   02-05-2012 at 07:27:08 PM
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It can be done with a Vidock or look here lots of information: http://forum.notebookreview.com/ga [...] idock.html

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jaguarskx   02-05-2012 at 08:47:06 PM
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Generally no for the vast number of laptops.

Only certain gaming laptops which costs over $1500+ may give you the option to upgrade. That upgrade will not be cheap either. Generally about 2x the price of a desktop graphics card... if you can find one.

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Brett928S2   02-06-2012 at 01:55:35 AM
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Hi :)

My laptop repair company recently had to replace a graphics card in a big dell lappy....the card cost £560+VAT (20%)....

All the best Brett :)

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jaguarskx   02-06-2012 at 04:42:16 AM
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Brett928S2 wrote :

Hi :)

...the card cost £560...



So is that 2x the price than it's desktop equivalent or more?

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Brett928S2   02-06-2012 at 01:29:22 PM
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jaguarskx wrote :

So is that 2x the price than it's desktop equivalent or more?




Hi :)

Yes :(

The problem is that these top end lappies cost a fortune new...(most around £2000 +) and there is no competition and the manufacturers know that...so they have you by the proverbials :(

All the best Brett :)

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