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    Small Square specs W3J

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by contro, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. contro

    contro Notebook Consultant

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    I have just recently started getting these small squares all over my laptop they appear almost everywhere but go away sometimes when i highlight the icons and such does anyone know how I can resolve this issue?

    [​IMG]

    Also when I try to play video
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    Did I damage my video card by leaving my laptop on for the day ?
     
    contro, Mar 30, 2009
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Does the same thing happen in Ubuntu?

    I'd say reinstall graphics drivers if you haven't already.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Mar 30, 2009
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    graphics card issue, looks like corrupt memory, replace if possible.
     
    Tinselworm, Mar 30, 2009
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    Try updating your graphics driver from laptopvideo2go.
     
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  5. contro

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    I will try this and let you guys know the results.
     
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    It's worse in ubuntu, looks like I will have to replace graphics card on my W3J

    :(
     
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    Do you think the graphics card overheated?
     
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    Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement graphics are or if possible a better on for my W3J?
     
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    I bought my Asus laptop from this place but $199 for the Graphics card is high!

    VGA

    Does anyone know any place I can get it for cheaper?
     
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    199 is a bit high, but not terrible... definitely a hardware issue, sorry to hear that :(
     
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    If I get the graphics card for that price I will be selling my W3J.....I need to upgrade. But I also love my W3J it's been with me for so long, *sob I'm gonna miss it...
     
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    looks like a hardware issue, basicly if you cannot replace the card or motherboard, it's buggered
     
    Tinselworm, Mar 31, 2009
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  13. contro

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    It can't be the motherboard right I mean everything else works fine, I def thin it's the g card ram is damaged by heat.
     
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    video card replaced along with the heatsink total cost 395 :(
     
    contro, May 13, 2009
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