Is it possible to upgrade my graphics card on my macbook pro retina?

I have a macbook pro retina 15" (mid 2012). Specs given below:
I recently checked the apple site and noticed that the new macbooks have a Nvidia 750M graphics card. Is it possible to replace my 650M with the 750M?

sorry-nope.
John b

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