T43 Videocard replacement ... Anyone tried to replace the ATI video card (x300 i think) that comes with the T43 series to something better, something with highe ...

smilepak · 06-08-2007, 02:22 PM

Anyone tried to replace the ATI video card (x300 i think) that comes with the T43 series to something better, something with higher resolution capability, like to the T43P version?

mikemex · 06-09-2007, 03:40 AM

You can't. T4x laptops do not have modular video cards. This means the chip is soldered into the motherboard and you can't do anything about it. Perhaps you can glue a new chip on top, but I doubt it will work...

Newer models (T6x) doesn't either. I believe it's a design consideration to make them so slim. I personally would gladly give up some millimeters to get upgrade options.

smilepak · 06-09-2007, 09:32 AM

yea..which sucks..

The Thinkpad T43 on a Intel Pentium M 2.0 Centrino setup is plenty of power for the average joe and could play most games fairly well. it is just the video card stink, so why buy a new laptop when you can just upgrade the card...

ahha

My T60 I am using now from work, speed wise you notice little to know differences on daily tasks between it and T43. Both with 2GB RAM and 60gb 7200RPM drive.

sugo · 06-24-2007, 08:09 AM

Yup, video chip has never been replaceable on thinkpads.

06-08-2007, 02:22 PM	#1
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mikemex Inventor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ciudad de Mexico Posts: 859 Credits: -112	You can't. T4x laptops do not have modular video cards. This means the chip is soldered into the motherboard and you can't do anything about it. Perhaps you can glue a new chip on top, but I doubt it will work... Newer models (T6x) doesn't either. I believe it's a design consideration to make them so slim. I personally would gladly give up some millimeters to get upgrade options. __________________ Liberate yourself from the fear to fate. From prejudge and from hate. Always have faith, not in a god, but in yourself and the rest of the people. Always remember that life quality is measured by the amount of friends you have. Live everyday as it was the last. Nobody gets a second chance.

06-09-2007, 09:32 AM	#3
smilepak You've Been Modded! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,633 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,565	yea..which sucks.. The Thinkpad T43 on a Intel Pentium M 2.0 Centrino setup is plenty of power for the average joe and could play most games fairly well. it is just the video card stink, so why buy a new laptop when you can just upgrade the card... ahha My T60 I am using now from work, speed wise you notice little to know differences on daily tasks between it and T43. Both with 2GB RAM and 60gb 7200RPM drive. __________________ [Asus Z71v \| Intel Pentium-M 1.7 (735) => Overclocked 2.26Ghz \| 2 GB DDR2-533 Corsair] [ SPK's Asus Z71V Review \| Asus Z71V Unofficial Support Thread \| SPK's Website \| Photo Blog \| Hotel Blog \| SAP Blog ]

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06-24-2007, 08:09 AM	#4
sugo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 Credits: -336	Yup, video chip has never been replaceable on thinkpads.