Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

[martinth]

Hey guys, I recently ordered a dell inspiron 1420.
I wish to install vista ultimate 64bit on it, however, I want to know if its even possible?

Since, I do not see a 64bit section for Dell's driver download website.

Here's the specs.

Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache)
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900)
4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
NVIDIA ® GeForce TM Go 8400M GS with 128MB
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive for Inspiron
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini Card
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 142
Intergrated Bluetooth.
AVerTV Expresscard TV TUNER TVT11 + Remote Control

 

[SuperSubZero]

The topic is a little vague.. Dell makes *many* Inspirons, and uses the name for both laptops AND desktops.

The T5750 is EMT64 capable, so yes, you can install a 64-bit operating system. Dell's support for this is pretty limited, but if you know your hardware you can try using Google to find drivers. My Inspiron E1705 laptop didn't come with Vista x64 but a little Google search and I I found drivers for everything.

 

[DeaconFrost]

You're wireless card might be the only issue, since it is from Dell. That's why I always try to get Intel wireless cards for all the laptops I buy. Intel probably has drivers for most of the main hardware.

 

[martinth]

The topic is a little vague.. Dell makes *many* Inspirons, and uses the name for both laptops AND desktops.

Hope I'm not sounding rude.
But in my original post.
I stated the Model and even posted the specs.
What else do you need?

 

[pxc]

The wireless driver package at Dell has both 32-bit and x64 support for Vista: http://support.us.dell.com/support/...eid=R173592&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=235965

Other drivers may be the same. At worst, if something isn't supported directly by the OS you can probably download the driver from Intel or the device manufacturer. The nvidia mobile drivers can be modded from versions downloaded directly from nvidia.com.

 

[Peteman100]

If your laptop manufacturer has 64-bit drivers available for proprietary hardware and you have a Vista 64 install disk, then yes (for any laptop).

 

[Zardoz]

http://support.dell.com/support/top...support/vista_main?c=us&l=en&s=gen&redirect=1