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    nVidia GTX 260M is dying, what are the options ?!

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Muzzh, May 15, 2013.

  1. Muzzh

    Muzzh Newbie

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    A little bit of history on the computer: I bought a G51J three years ago. 2 years ago, a spill killed my motherboard. Asus provided the repair guys with a motherborad from the G60 series
    Recently, my graphic card, GTX 260M has been causing problems, sent it to repair, they tried to heat it up or whatnot, and replace the connections
    My computer now works, but when playing a game (LOTRO), the computer freezes after a few min, or even shuts down

    Few questions :
    Can the graphic card be fixed ? meaning did the tech not do his job properly

    If the card is not fixable, what are my options for replacement ?

    And lastly, where can I find prices/order either a better card, or the same one

    Thanks for your help
     
    Muzzh, May 15, 2013
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    Muzzh Newbie

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    over 250 views and no reply :S

    Really, no one has an idea ?
     
    Muzzh, May 16, 2013
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  3. bug999

    bug999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    Probably you're right. How old is your VGA?
    IMHO you'll have two choises: reballing or VGA replacement to fix your problem.
    About compatible VGA ask in Asus branch of this forum.
     
    bug999, May 16, 2013
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    bug999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    About the VGA: probably you'll need MXM 3.0 B with 75W TDP (GTX260M, gtx460m, gtx280m, gtx470m, gtx560m, gtx570m...)
    You can find them on eBay or take a look at F.S. branch
     
    bug999, May 16, 2013
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I do believe it's not a standard MXM board so you need to buy a specific asus one with a different direction slot and mounting holes for the heatsink.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 16, 2013
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    bug999, May 17, 2013
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    bug999, May 17, 2013
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