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5150 GeForce FX G05200
There have been countless problems with the performance of the GeForce FX G05200, countless issues, and countless petions. With all of this talk of getting a new card and such I have one question that I cant seem to find an answer to... Is the video card of the Dell Inspiron 5150 removable and id so where and how??? If so, does anyone know if you can replace it and what the heat issues would be, or are the thremals almost the same as some have said?
Inspiron 5150
Intel Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz w/HT
GeForce FX G05200 (53.03 Nividia Driver with modified .INF)
1GB RAM (PC2700 DDR)
GB HDD (Hitachi Travelstar 7k60)
Dell TruMobile 1400 Wireless (a/b/g)
UXGA (1600X1200)
XP Pro (Drive Formated and Clean Installed)
Note: On this model computer and the 5100 blast the heatsink
from the exhaust vent one the back every once and awhile to keep
it running cooler since dust builds up in the heatsink and prevents proper cooling!
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Posted March 11th, 2004 23:00
Yes, the card is removable. I just got my GeForce FX 5200 for my 5150 and I loooove it. Much better then my old ATI, but whatever floats your boat. Below I have linked you with information on how to remove the card, if you wish. If you would like to replace the card, I recomend calling Dell Spare Parts (number below) and order the card you wish. You must buy them direct from Dell or on eBay (not recomended) because of the shape of the part that is specific to dell 1100,5100, and 5150 models.
TO REMOVE
First you must remove the keyboard and bezel.
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/ins5100/en/sm/keyboard.htm#1084976
Then you must remove the EMI shield, and the graphics card.
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/ins5100/en/sm/palmrest.htm#1084976
Dell Spare Parts USA - 1-800-449-3355 ext 69937
I hope this answers your question!
Message Edited by Ketosuki on 03-11-2004 07:45 PM
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Posted March 12th, 2004 09:00
Hi!
Where can I have more information about modified .INF?
I tried to install official 53.03 nVidia ForceWare but my card won't be recognized :mad:
Thanks814
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Posted March 12th, 2004 17:00
Thanks814
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Posted March 12th, 2004 17:00
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/814
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Posted March 14th, 2004 01:00
The new 4586 drivers are out for the 5200 at the download site.814
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Posted March 14th, 2004 07:00
I prefer 53.03 official nVidia drivers :)
I think they are better for FX series card ;)814
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Posted March 18th, 2004 06:00
Dell Inspiron 5150 is mentioned here. But I have Dell Inspiron 5100. Does THIS model have a removable video card and can the current video card (Ati Mobility Radeon 7500) be replaced with a better one (without prospect of total system failure, of course :-) )?814
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Posted March 18th, 2004 20:00
The inspiron 5150 and 5100 have the same exact body syle and configuration, so yes your card is removeable. I am not sure which cards would work with your system, but just call the number above and a dell technician will inform you of your options and prices etc.157
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Posted March 19th, 2004 05:00
Well, actually I'm from Russia, and they say Dell service is far from excellent in this country. But ok, I'll be trying to get in touch with Moscow Dell headquaters (if available :) ).
My notebook has A22 bios version, so anyway it has to be updated.
Akira1177
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Posted March 11th, 2004 23:00