Dell Inspiron E1505 Upgrading Laptop

I purchased the Dell Inspiron E1505 in 2006 and plan on upgrading it.



I have purchased a few items to do so but I am unsure if they will all work in the unit.



I purchased a 320 GB hard drive specifically made for an E1505 model.

A new battery made for the E1505.

A 2GB Ram card also fitting the specs.



What I am wondering is this:

Are there any unforeseen issues that may occur by adding these to the unit therefore replacing the older counterparts?



I know I will need to Install an Operating System (Windows 7) but is there anything else out there to be wary of?



I will eventually be looking to replace hinges and Bezel due to wearing out after use.



What I would really like to replace is the Graphics card and utilize the 2nd Ram slot with another Ram card (preferably a 4GB).



Any ideas on the Graphics card replacement?

Will it require a motherboard replacement?



I am having a hard time finding a 4GB Ram card DDR2 for my laptop as well.

Reply 1 : Dell Inspiron E1505 Upgrading Laptop

Hello.



Graphics card replacement/upgrade is generally not possible. Which graphics card does your laptop have? ATi X1300, Ati X1400, or Intel?



Regarding RAM, note that your laptop can have a max of 4GB total. (closer to 3.5GB)



You can mix RAM sizes and as such you can have the new 2GB RAM card plus one of the old ones.



Before you install Windows 7, it would be good to source proper drivers for Windows 7 first (the Windows Vista drivers should also be alright), though Windows 7 will likely install most devices automatically besides the card reader.