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    M1330 Repl. Mobo: 8400M GS = 'Discrete'?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by traveller, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. traveller

    traveller Notebook Deity

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    Hi2all :)

    My M1330's GPU recently 'died' just like it did for several other unlucky M1330 owners and I'm currently in a state of service-in-progress! I checked Dell's Service Details area and found the following part description:

    PU073 ASSEMBLY..., PRINTED WIRING ASSY..., PLANAR (MOTHERBOARD)..., DISCRETE..., 128M, M1330

    I'm assuming that "Discrete" does imply the nVidia 8400M GS chip (vs. the 'onboard' solution via Intel'S 965 'G' edition)... .

    I'd appreciate it if anyone whos M1330's had the (dis)pleasure of a mobo swap could verify this, thx :D
     
    traveller, Feb 26, 2008
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  2. snork

    snork Notebook Evangelist

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    Haven't had a mobo swap, but I too would assume "discrete...,128M" implies the nvidia 8400M GS chip as well since it's the only discrete video option available for the M1330. You should be alright ;)
     
    snork, Feb 26, 2008
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  3. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mobo needs to be replaced if there is problem w/ GPU. It's the price we have to pay for having a slim laptop.
     
    ACHlLLES, Feb 26, 2008
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    You assume correctly.
     
    Khris, Feb 26, 2008
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  5. traveller

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    Thx2all :)
     
    traveller, Feb 26, 2008
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