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    inspiron 1501 faulty GPU(can it be replaced)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rieverjohn, Nov 3, 2009.

  1. rieverjohn

    rieverjohn Newbie

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    My first post re my 1501 not booting got me enough help to read the result of the diagnostic check, - left and centre lights flashing and right light on solid- a fault on the Radeon GPU, can this part be replaced, it appears to be stuck to the MB by a red adhesive. Is it in a socket on the MB or is it surface mount. If it can be replaced how do I remove it and where can I get a replacement?

    The markings are Radeon RS485M
    216MSA4ALA12FG
    P18514.00
    0651SSP

    rieverjohn
     
    rieverjohn, Nov 3, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It's soldered to the motherboard. You've got to replace the motherboard to replace the GPU. 1501 motherboards seem to be going for around $150; I dunno if it's worth replacing...
     
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  3. rieverjohn

    rieverjohn Newbie

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    Thanks Commander, that disposes of that option.
     
    rieverjohn, Nov 3, 2009
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