Upgrading T540p Graphics (Integrated -> NVIDIA GeForce GT)

[broma0]

I recently purchased the T540p and when I was customizing the build, I chose to opt out of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphics card. I am now regretting that decision and wondering if it is possible to purchase a graphics card and install it myself. Is there an open slot on the mother board because of my choice to opt out of the NVIDIA card in the first place (it would have came along side the integrated graphics controller).

Thank you in advance.

[emeraldgirl08]

99.9% sure there are no MXM slots utilized in the latest T-series ThinkPad- or any other T-series for that matter. The only ThinkPads I recall that have an MXM slot were the W7xx series laptop workstations. The T-series discrete graphics are soldered to the motherboard.

[ajkula66]

Welcome to the forum!

I am now regretting that decision and wondering if it is possible to purchase a graphics card and install it myself. Is there an open slot on the mother board because of my choice to opt out of the NVIDIA card in the first place (it would have came along side the integrated graphics controller).

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is "no". On most ThinkPads the GPU is soldered to the motherboard, and there are no spare slots for the additional one.