Replacing old iTunes library on desktop with newer one from Laptop?

I have two libraries. My original's on a desktop that was linked to an iPhone 3s. When I got a 4s, I setup a new one on a laptop because my desktop was not available for several months.  So, I setup new library with 4s and have it configured the way I want it.  Is there a way to replace the old library on desktop with the one from the laptop?
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find my exact problem.

Move the entire library to the desktop, launch iTunes with the Shift key held down, and point it to that library. If the library contains rented movies, they won't play on the desktop.
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