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    My 1st gen XPS 14 still works with DEAD discrete graphic

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by yun, Jul 2, 2012.

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    I bought this old xps 14 like 1.7 years ago from outlet. I probably only used it less than 1.5 months (3-4 hours a day usage), then I bought m4600 replaced it.(with a mba)
    So I left it alone for a year.

    I turned it on last week and used it to download something overnight.
    When I woke up and I figured it rebooted, I didn't pay attention on it untill I figured the discrete graphic card is dead today.

    It surprises me it is still running with dead chip. But I'm also surprised because this is the only one notebook is actually defective.( I don't count those dead hard drive because they are easily replaced )
     
    yun, Jul 2, 2012
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