PowerBook G4 and Graphics card
I have noticed that most PCs these days have graphics a card that can be exchanged with a new version. This is especially true when it comes to Dell laptops. Ive seen some articles in tech magazines that have successfully removed an nVidia GeForce 4 GO 440 with an ATI Mobility Radeon 9000.
This article from a norwegian newspaper (dont worry about the text, just follow the picture series) shows how... <a href="http://www.dinside.no/php/art.php?id=33225&bid=1" target="_blank">Dinside.no</a>.
Will this be possible with my PBG4 667 with ATI Radeon Mobility ? Id really like to exchange it with a Mobility 7500, which is a LOT better.
Does apple use the same technuiqe as Dell with graphics cards, or is the card soldered on ?
.:BoeManE:.
This article from a norwegian newspaper (dont worry about the text, just follow the picture series) shows how... <a href="http://www.dinside.no/php/art.php?id=33225&bid=1" target="_blank">Dinside.no</a>.
Will this be possible with my PBG4 667 with ATI Radeon Mobility ? Id really like to exchange it with a Mobility 7500, which is a LOT better.
Does apple use the same technuiqe as Dell with graphics cards, or is the card soldered on ?
.:BoeManE:.
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[QBWill this be possible with my PBG4 667 with ATI Radeon Mobility ? Id really like to exchange it with a Mobility 7500, which is a LOT better.
.:BoeManE:.[/QB]<hr></blockquote>
Sorry, you are out of luck.
What is the correct terminology for these components in a hardwired build: video chipset, graphic chipset, or something else?
I believe Apple solders on the graphics card unto the PB's and iBooks. So there is no way to upgrade the graphics chip unless you swap it with another motherboard.
I know there have been some talks on PC forums about being able to build your own laptop. That would be a very cool idea. The costs however, would be about the same as purchasing a pre-built one. Also I think Laptops carry lot more care in terms of production and assembly. It would probably require the person to have a lot of experience and know-how in building machines with delicate parts.
I would like to see this as an option in the future, however. Maybe when LCD prices fall and laptop parts become more readily available.
- trowa
[ 11-06-2002: Message edited by: smithjoel ]</p>