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    V3019 --Can I replace the video card ?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by julian310335, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. julian310335

    julian310335 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My v3019 went blank a few days ago, and I think it's the video card. I have had it just over 2 years now, and no warrenty! I have only replaced rom drives, and don't have much experiance working on computers. I have been doing alot of reading about the semptoms ( locking up, pink/fuzzy screen, self/auto rebooting). Right before the sceen went "blank / black" there was a "blue" error screen, but it went "black / blank" befor I could read the error screen.

    I would realy like to get this computer running again, any help would be realy appriciated.



    Thanks.
     
    julian310335, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, you have to replace the entire motherboard for that.
     
    Greg, Jul 28, 2008
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just as an FYI, the V3019's are included in a product repair/recall and HP should fix your system even if it is out of warranty...
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...7277&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
    I would give them a call and ask about getting it fixed for free.
     
    miner, Jul 28, 2008
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  4. julian310335

    julian310335 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys

    I had seen the recall, but I think I'm just ouside the 24 month grace period. I will give it a try anyway. If they will not fix it for free, what options do I have with this computer? Should I toss it, or is it worth buying the parts and trying to make the repairs myself ? I noticed ebay had the motherboards for arround $150, is the video card intergrated or built in the motherboard ? I'm sorry for all the questions, but I have been wanting to learn more about hardware, repairs, and upgrades anyway.


    *The pc does power up, the rom drive spins, fans turn on.

    Any information would be helpfull, thanks.
     
    julian310335, Jul 28, 2008
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