Can i change my GPU on Laptop ?

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So i would like to run a couple of games, But my GPU (Intel 4600 HD Graphics) Is just not good enough,I would like to change my GPU but i don't think its possible on a Laptop, Anyway please answer this question

Dxdiag of my Laptop :
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Time of this report: 10/24/2014, 13:20:46
Operating System: Windows 7 Édition Intégrale 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
Language: French (Regional Setting: French)
System Manufacturer: LENOVO
System Model: 20238
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 03.73.0679CN46WW(V3.05)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200M CPU @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4012MB RAM
Page File: 3325MB used, 4697MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0416&SUBSYS_397817AA&REV_06
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Moniteur Plug-and-Play générique
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SDC4752
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.998Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: igdumdim64.dll,igd10iumd64.dll,igd10iumd64.dll,igdumdim32,igd10iumd32,igd10iumd32
Driver File Version: 10.18.0010.3960 (English)
Driver Version: 10.18.10.3960
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/29/2014 11:07:12, 24185400 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4756-11CF-627B-7219BBC2C735}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0416
SubSys ID: 0x397817AA
Revision ID: 0x0006
Driver Strong Name: oem14.inf:IntelGfx.NTamd64.6.1:iHSWM_w7:10.18.10.3960:pci\ven_8086&dev_0416
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001
Thank you.
 
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No you can't. Your CPU and GPU are soldered to the board, and they are actually one unit.

If you want the games to run better you are going to have to drop resolution and settings in the games giving you trouble.
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