the hp dm4 has an option for an ATI graphics card. If I buy the laptop with the integrated graphics, can I install a graphics card (either the same or different one other than hp offer) later on?
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the hp dm4 has an option for an ATI graphics card. If I buy the laptop with the integrated graphics, can I install a graphics card (either the same or different one other than hp offer) later on?
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Unfortunately, unlike desktop computers, you will not be able to just install a graphics card on the DM4. It is soldered onto the motherboard from the factory, so unless you have good craftsmanship, can find all of the parts, and know some skills in electric engineering, there will be no way you can install the graphics card. The only possible way to get a GPU is to find a DM4 motherboard on a place like ebay that already has the GPU and install it into your laptop, but this is way too costly ($300-$500) and you probably will not find one.
NO you cannot change videocards for laptops. unless you want to undergo surgery on your laptop. which is really risky.