How to Upgrade a Notebook Graphics Card
While most notebook computers don't have graphics cards that can be upgraded, certain types of laptops do, mostly those that are meant for gaming or running high-end applications. These types of laptops have "discreet" graphics cards, which are physically separate from the laptop's motherboard. In the case of these laptops, if the notebook manufacturer produced graphics card upgrades, you can purchase an upgraded video card and upgrade your notebook computer's graphics card.
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Instructions
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Contact the manufacturer of your notebook computer and see if your laptop's video card can be upgraded. You can call, email or go online to the website of your notebook manufacturer. You will need to provide the make and model of your notebook computer when checking to see if there are graphics card upgrades available.
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Purchase an upgraded notebook graphics card from your notebook computer manufacturer (if one is available). This upgrade can be made from a third party, but since the notebook computer manufacturers are the ones who develop the graphics cards for their laptops, it will be ultimately easier to buy the card directly from the manufacturer. You will also have less risk of purchasing the wrong graphics card.
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Install the upgraded graphics card into your notebook computer. This task should not be undertaken unless you have advanced knowledge of taking apart notebook computers and the manufacturer has listed this type of process as one that home users can perform. The alternative is to get a computer technician from the computer manufacturing company to bring the part out and install it, saving you the headache of installing it yourself.
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Tips & Warnings
Some companies void the warranty if you open the laptop's case, so be aware of that risk if you try to perform the upgrade.
