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Old Feb 19, 2011, 06:16 PM   #1
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rolleyes Can I change my Laptops graphics card?
Compaq Presario CQ71-320SA Notebook PC - HP technical support (United Kingdom - English)

There is the link to my laptops websites page. Yes, i know it is bad. Just want to confirm whether or not i can change it.

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Old Feb 19, 2011, 06:26 PM   #2
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Re: Can I change my Laptops graphics card?
Your best bet is probably to get in touch with Compaq support.

You currently have onboard video, which cannot be replaced, but it may be that there is space in the chassis for an additional graphics card. If this is the case, it would have to be a specific model suitable for that notebook.
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Your best bet is probably to get in touch with Compaq support.

You currently have onboard video, which cannot be replaced, but it may be that there is space in the chassis for an additional graphics card. If this is the case, it would have to be a specific model suitable for that notebook.
Aha, I'll hope for the best then, thanks for the quick reply.
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you should change your graphics card time to time as your wish, with your suitability.
It's a good job this mediocre advise isn't two months late. Oh, wait...
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you should change your graphics card time to time as your wish, with your suitability.
I personally think a graphics card should be changed every one or two months or so. I believe lowfat would agree with me.

ESPECIALLY for laptops.
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