Hello, I currently own a Dell XPS L501x Laptop (specs below). Recently the discreet graphics card stopped working and can

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I currently own a Dell XPS L501x Laptop (specs below). Recently the discreet graphics card stopped working and can no longer run many of my games without major struggle.
I decided I would like to cheaply and effectively build a briefcase computer and would like to know what components I can likely use from my current laptop (so long as I do screw them up taking it apart :) ) I'm fairly new to this world, so be gentle kind souls. If you need any other info let me know!

Processor Intel Core i5-560M @ 2.67GHz
RAM 4GB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 420M 1GB - crapped out :'(
Operating System Windows 10 Home Premium 64-bit
 
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I've had the fortune of working with a dell XPS 15Z L511Z and the same issue with the GPU crapping out was evident when it was made to run on Windows 10 and that unit was a second gen i7 with a GT525M on it. If you have only one stick of ram it's best you sell it to someone who needs it. There aren't much use for the components in your laptop if you want to recycle them into your new build that is worth salvaging. Perhaps you can take along the wireless adapter found in your laptop and use it on a mitx build but in this day and age with Skylake mitx platforms coming equipped with wireless solutions my point is rendered moot.

Tell you what you can follow up with this guide and make a followup post for viewers to offer their...
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I've had the fortune of working with a dell XPS 15Z L511Z and the same issue with the GPU crapping out was evident when it was made to run on Windows 10 and that unit was a second gen i7 with a GT525M on it. If you have only one stick of ram it's best you sell it to someone who needs it. There aren't much use for the components in your laptop if you want to recycle them into your new build that is worth salvaging. Perhaps you can take along the wireless adapter found in your laptop and use it on a mitx build but in this day and age with Skylake mitx platforms coming equipped with wireless solutions my point is rendered moot.

Tell you what you can follow up with this guide and make a followup post for viewers to offer their 2 cents on the matter. Provided your'e not looking for a replacement laptop...?

Are you absolutely sure your GPU is gone bye bye? Have you tried reverting to Windows 7 and seen if the dedicated GPU yet works?
 
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