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    NX860 XL graphic card problem!!!!!!!!

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by horea_crazy, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. horea_crazy

    horea_crazy Newbie

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    Hy , I have an 860 XL! and my graphics card burned out! I'm from Romania and I don't know how to fix it!
    Part Number: 6007991NVIDIA 256MB G71M Video (FRU)...this is what I found about it! it is a GeForce Go 7900 GS..... and it is not integrated..so I should be able to chenge it! Can somebody help me where can I find one!
    The guys from Gateway couldn't help me! They don't know anything!
    Thanks
     
    horea_crazy, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    how did ur graphics card burn out? lol yeah its dedicated but some specifics as to whats going on with ur laptop.
     
    lokster, Jan 23, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most laptops actually have their GPU soldered onto the motherboard. So it is technically dedicated, but it is one with the motherboard.

    Hate to say it, but you probably need to replace the entire system board to fix it. Unless GW says otherwise.
     
    Greg, Jan 23, 2008
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    horea_crazy Newbie

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    how it burned out....i was using the laptop..it instantly jamed! I couldn't do anything...so I reboot it from the button....and that's it! when it restarted nothing on the screen...the guy at the service said it's the graphic card. he is able to take the gpu out so that's why I imagine I can change it!
     
    horea_crazy, Jan 23, 2008
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    bobeer86 Notebook Geek

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    order new one from gateway...or u can try ebay if u r feeling lucky. just remember it HAS to be gateway's 7900GS..it WILL NOT work with dell, clevo, arima, siemens-fujitsu or any other card. it MUST be gateway's original part (but can be used ;) ) good luck hunting it!
     
    bobeer86, Jan 23, 2008
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  6. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I am about 100% confident that it was due to overheating.... from dust.

    Most gaming notebooks needs to be cleaned up (with compressed air and Q-tips) every two months. The fans and vents is where you should focus.... they collect a lot of dust fast and will clog up the airflow if you do not clean them out.

    Its an unfortunate event that your card burned out, but now you know the horrors of dust.

    You can contact Gateway to see how much it would cost to replace your videocard module.
     
    Gophn, Jan 24, 2008
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    ianchung Newbie

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    I have one for sale. gateway one...from nx860xl
     
    ianchung, Feb 25, 2008
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