Help with a Dell Inspiron 600m repair/upgrade?

I have a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook computer i bought in 2003 or 04 and im trying to fix/upgrade it so that i can use it better. It needs a new battery, a new mouse pad(it caved in), possibly new speakers, and just little things like the rubber peices on the bottom and around the screen. I also am wondering if i can get a new video card or anything for the laptop itself because its so outdated that i cant use certain programs. It runs really slowly which is understandable but i really want to try and fix it as much as i can because i dont have the money to buy a new pc right now. I bought a new battery for 20 dollars on ebay just today but when it comes to the rest of the things i need and whatnot i really could use some advice because im not well versed in any of this and would appreciate any and all advice you can give such as how to do this, where to buy the supplies and what parts i would need etc. Thanks!|||Graphics Card - No .. cannot be replaced

Buy more memory - RAM

Get a faster, bigger hard drive

Use an USB Mouse



Try the Goodwill Computer store if you have one in your area, or try a used computer store.



Good Luck|||I have a 6 yr old Dell Inspiron 600m that is still going strong. I upgraded to DVD/CD RRW (From DELL ), 2 G of RAM (Crucial) , and a 160 gb hardrive (WD Scorpio Blue EIDE). I may upgrade the processor but that may be a hassle. I have learned more than if I had just replaced it. Hobby kit I guess.

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|||To check how much ram memory it has, the maximum the system will support, the correct memory modules for upgrading go to http://www.crucial.com and run the tool. You can use any brand of ram memory modules as long as they match the specification.



Use a USB external wired or wireless mouse instead of the broken touch pad because the only way to fix the touch pad would be a new or used one.



Replace hard drive and install larger one then install new original operating system using the recovery disc set.



The graphics/video card is built into mother board and not replaceable or upgradeable.