How do i upgrade an integrated video card?

hey everyone,



i have a compac presario pc the model is SR5510F



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heres the problem, i think the pc has an integrated graphics card, i want to upgrade it (replace) for an



ATI Radeon x1650 Pro 512 MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphic Card



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i have already ordered it online, together with two 2GB ddr2 ram cards to make it a 4GB ram.



-how do i replace it?



-will the new one cancel the old one?



-will i need to open new slots on the back so the monitor and other connections would be visible through the back?



- and is this even the right card for me?(if not then i guess i messed up since i have already ordered it : (|||Yes, you do have integrated graphics. You have an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE.

What you ordered is a bit better... but not by a ton.



1) You simply install the video card into the motherboard's PCI express slot.

2) The BIOS should detect the video card and disable the integrated card automatically.

3) Yes, you remove the single screw holding the expansion bracket down and remove the bracket. You then install the video card into PCI express slot and fitting it into the now empty expansion bracket. You then screw the video card's bracket to the expansion bracket. I'm describing this terribly, but you'll see what I mean when you install it.

4) Depends on what you want to do with the card. If you plan on gaming, you won't get anything out of this card. If you just wanted a better video card, you may benefit from this upgrade.



As for the RAM, you simply remove the RAM from the motherboard and install the new RAM.

You'll notice a small notch in the RAM, like the notch up with the notch in the motherboard's DIMM slot. If you don't you'll damage the RAM.



The notch looks like this:

http://www.build-gaming-computer-guide.c…|||After reviewing your computer specifications, you do have a integrated GPU. However, since it is a integrated GPU, there is no way to simply remove it as it is soldered in to the motherboard.

Here's what you can do:

Turn off your computer first and unplug your power cables for safety.

Simply plug in a new Graphics Card (GPU) and plug in the your current display cables into the new Graphics Card.

If you need to remove one of the covers so that your

Remember to install your drivers.



Other considerations: Why not go for a higher end card? The ATI Radeon x1650 is a fairly old card.

If you don't have the correct cables, I'm sure there are adapters available as part of your kit.