Satellite A30-921: Is it possible to upgrade graphics card?

Is it possible to upgrade my graphics card? I have a Satellite A30-921 which comes with Mobile Radeon 9000 card.
Just wondering if it's possible to upgrade my graphics card

Hi Daniel,
The graphics card in your A30 is actually a chip integrated into the mother-board unlike a desktop PC where it is a separate card. This makes replacing it rather difficult/impossible without replacing the entire motherboard.
regards,

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