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replace laptop motherboard with better specs

amellus

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i have a dell inspiron n7110 laptop, i know there are 2 version of the same model one with intel gpu and another with both intel and nvidia m525 gpu.

my question is if its possible to replace my current motherboard with the one having both the intel and the nvidia gpu?
 
The cost of such a replacement would be incredibly large, bordering on the cost of a brand-new laptop. It is not recommended, as it is not cost-effective at all.
 


well, my current motherboard is now busted so i am looking to replace it with another, so the questions still stands, is it possible?
 
If you find one (MB) cheap enough, it should work. Otherwise you have to make the call whether spending on a new machine is better value.