Adding discrete GPU to Dell 7586 w/ Intel shared graphics?

[nick1121]

I am a complete noob so I hope I can explain myself:

Dell Inspiron 2 in 1 7586 comes with two versions.
1. One with Intel® UHD Graphics 620 with shared graphics memory
https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-7000-2-in-1/spd/inspiron-15-7586-2-in-1-laptop/b520921au

2. The other with discrete GPU NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory

https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-7000-2-in-1/spd/inspiron-15-7586-2-in-1-laptop/b510920au


I bought the first one a few months ago and now I was regretting not getting the version with the discrete graphics card.
Since they share the same motherboard, I was wondering if it is possible to add the discrete GPU NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory to the first laptop which already came with integrated Intel graphics?

Dell 7586 manual lists both of them https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-7586-2-in-1-laptop_owners-manual_en-us.pdf
it says it has upto 3 PCI slots? (I am not sure about this one)

So is it possible to add the GPU in 2nd version onto the 1st version?

 

[helpstar]

No, it´s not possible. The MX150 can only be soldered to the motherboard . Even if you would have the possibility to solder BGA chips, you wouldn´t get a MX150 chip from a shop.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/NVIDIA/geforce_mx150_chip.png

PCIe slots are for M.2 hard drives and WIFI/bluetooth

 

[nick1121]

Thank you.
Like you said, i just found out you can't even buy these, I was trying to check the price!

No, it´s not possible. The MX150 can only be soldered to the motherboard . Even if you would have the possibility to solder BGA chips, you wouldn´t get a MX150 chip from a shop.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/NVIDIA/geforce_mx150_chip.png

PCIe slots are for M.2 hard drives and WIFI/bluetooth