How do you upgrade your video card on a laptop?

Answer 1

# Power off computer # Open computer case ## If your current video card is integrated (meaning the moniter plugs into the motherboard, look on both sides of the case) then ignore step 3 # Remove old video card # Insert new video card into any slot of correct size Do not force the card in, but be firm and make sure it is securely connected completely. Once you have done all this, close the computer case and boot up and install the driver software included with your new video card. WARNING: Touch the metal frame of the computer before touching the card itself or your motherboard, as a static electricity buildup can damage your computer.

Answer 2

Trying to upgrade a laptop GPU is not a good idea. The first problem is that they are basically soldered onto the motherboard, and second is that they are hard to access (if you're trying to do it yourself, you'll have to dismantle your laptop).

Answer 3

Hi,

To replace a graphics card the process is relatively simple. Firstly you'll want to find out what power output your power supply is producing. Look on the side of the power supply inside your computers case, it is the box with a fan on it and lots of cables coming out.

After that you will need to find a graphics card suitable for you, then find what power it requires then you can determine whether you'll need to change the power supply aswell.

After you have your new graphics card simply open up your computer case, find the graphics card plugged into a PCI/AGP slot (it is the card on the motherboard with a fan on it and Nvidia or ATI stamped on it). Then you will need to release the holders from the case, the little metal retainers secured by a screw.

Once the old card is out all you need to do is to put the new card in, secure the retainers on the back of the case, connect the power cables then away you go.

REMEMBER! - Earth yourself before playing about with the insides of your PC and download the latest GPU drivers from the manufacturers website!

-Buxty

Answer 4

You must buy a new video card and follow the instructions as to how to install it.

Answer 5

The vast majority of laptop computers have dedicated video cards integrated into the motherboard (or logic board) of the computer, making them impossible to upgrade.