Remove Graphics Card From Dell T3500

Replacing the graphics processing unit is a tricky business which involves disassembling and reassembing the virtually the whole unit.

I would reccomend a professional do the upgrade unless you are familar with notebook assembly.

Firstly make sure that the graphics card can be upgraded in the first place as they some-times form part of the computer's mainboard. Consult google in this regard.

Disassemble the unit to expose the CPU, Mainboard and Graphic Card. Usually these componets share a cooling assembly. You will need to carefully remove this.

Now remove the screw/clip that secures the GPU to the mainboard, then remove the card from the mainboard. Now pop your new one in and reinstall the cooling assembly applying new thermal interface material to CPU, Mainboard and GPU.

Reassemble the unit.

Take care!
damnor01

Sorry Jimmy, the Dell Latitude D610 Notebook PC uses Integrated Graphics.
There is no graphics card to upgrade.

Your Dell either came with a form of the Intel GMA graphics chipset , or the ATI Radeon Mobility X300 graphics chipset.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd610/en/ug_en/specs.htm

Either/Or

The way Dell states it, (And also this is for a LOT of laptop manufacturers), is that you have either the option when purchasing, of having an Intel GMA chipset for graphics, or discrete graphics of the ATI Radeon Mobility X300, for graphics.

Discrete being the word that fools people. Makes them think it has a dedicated, removable graphics card, when in reality it is a graphics chipset soldered directly to the motherboard, and is not upgradeable.

Primer:
GPU
Graphics Processing Unit,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPU

Essentially the 'graphics engine'.

A GPU can be installed directly on the motherboard, (Integrated Graphics), OR installed on a removable graphics adapter card. (Graphics Card is shortened for graphics adapter card)

Integrated Graphics borrows from the system resources. The Processor and Ram Memory.
This is why programs, for example games, that use a lot of graphics 'power', do not perform well on a computer with Integrated Graphics.

{Read - programs that use a lot of graphics power. Such as some of the newer games. Integrated graphics, depending on what graphics chipset it is, CAN run some games. Ones that are not very graphics intensive}

A dedicated graphics card has it's own processor, and graphics ram memory. Does not need to borrow from the system resources.

Chip and Chipset are slang terms for I.C.
Integrated Circuit,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit

The graphics chipset in your Dell Latitude, is mounted to the motherboard with a BGA surface mount.
Ball Grid Array

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_grid_array

To explain the BGA surface mount;
Let's use the older Intel Pentium 4 processor that uses a Socket 478 processor socket.
The bottom of the processor has contact pins. (478 of 'em)
The processor socket has matching socket holes for the contact pins. (478 of 'em)

With the BGA surface mount there are no contact pins. In place of them are Solder Balls.
There is no socket, or socket holes on the motherboard.
There are Copper Pads.

The graphics chipset is set into place with the Solder Balls lining up on the motherboard's Copper Pads.
Then heat is applied at a specified temperature, and length of time.

The solder balls melt which solders the graphics chipset to the motherboard. (To the Copper Pads)

Removal and replacement is properly performed with a BGA Rework Machine.
Costly, and not something you'll find a local shop performing.
{The machine is costly, and the operator needs to be S-K-I-L-L-E-D. Cost of having a chipset replaced is Ouch!}

There are two ways you can upgrade your graphics.

1) If you have the motherboard model with a form of Intel GMA chipset attached, you can purchase the motherboard that has the ATI Radeon Mobility X300, and install it.

2) Purchase a laptop with better graphics.

{Not trying to be snide}

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

Hi,

If 1 and 3 light don't turn on, it means that a possible graphics card failure has occurred. I would suggest you open up your computer tower and remove your graphic card, clean the graphic card slot and the gold-fingers in the graphic card and put it back into the slot. If that still persists, if you have a known good extra graphic card, install it and confirm if it's working or not. If it worked, that means that the other graphic card is faulty, if it didn't work, that means that the graphic slot is faulty.

If you don't use a graphic card, but instead you're using an integrated graphic. You should contact DeLL.

Regards

Yes, perhaps there's a problem with the graphics.

If you are using Integrated Graphics, try using a graphics card.
If you are using a graphics card, replace it with another one.

If I may;

1) GPU:
Graphics Processing Unit.

Essentially the graphics 'engine'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPU

If the GPU is soldered directly to the motherboard, this is Integrated Graphics.
Another name for Integrated Graphics is Onboard graphics.
On the motherBoard.

If the GPU is mounted on a removable Printed Circuit Board, (PCB), it is a graphics card.

(Also known as Video Card, Graphics Adapter Card, and Video Adapter Card)

[ Some examples of GPU's;

A) Intel:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_GMA

B) ATI:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_ATI_Graphics_Processing_Units

(AMD bought out ATI)

C) Nvidia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units

Although you have not indicated hearing any BIOS Beep Codes, I would like you to humor me.

Remove all ram memory module/s, (Computer unplugged from power, Anti-Static Precautions observed), and clean the gold plated contact pins with a pencil eraser.

Remove the eraser dust with air, (Compressed air for computers, or air pressure from your mouth may be sufficient), then reinstall the ram memory module/s. ('Sticks')

Dear Sir,

Welcome to Fixya Expert zone,

By analyzing your Dell laptop model it comes with inbuilt graphics card.So you cant able to replace your graphics card,and also it is not possible to install another internal graphic card.So solution is you can buy and install external USB graphics card.

I think it helps to resolve your laptop issue.If you have any problem regarding this issue leave a feedback we were happy to assist you.

Have a nice day!

Hi, In case you do not need, such high graphics output . You can remove one graphics card from the computer.To remove the card , follow the steps given below http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps710/en/SM_EN/parts.htm#wp1073386

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Yes as it has a pci express slot ,go ahead ..just uninstall the old graphics drivers in add remove programs.Switch off install card restart install driver.You may have to change resolution in display properties after it's installed.

Laptops are not very upgradeable you cannot add a graphics card to it becuse the graphics it has are built in and there is nowhere to plug one in like on a desktop.

Actually, the Dell Latitude C610 is one of those rare cases where the video card can be remove. It is a separate chip. I know because I'm looking at it right now. The only problem with upgrading is actually finding a video that actually fits and it better than the 16MB stock card.
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