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    Graphic card dead?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by vraa, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. vraa

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    Hi all

    I guess im pretty convinced but would like a second opinion anyway.

    I have e friend with a zepto laptop (don't know the make or model) where the display looks a bit creepy. Look a the attached pictures.

    Does anyone recognize something like this? Is the graphics card dead?
     

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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The GPU is definitely going.
     
    Greg, Mar 2, 2010
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    What Greg said.

    Download a program called "HW Monitor" and check the temps to see what they are like. If they were too high for long periods of time that could be a factor.
     
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    Tyven, Mar 3, 2010
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  5. vraa

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    The oven trick. Sounds crazy... and fun :)

    I can use my girlfriends hairdreyer. Am I just supposed to blow hot air on the laptop for a few minutes? On a specific area or...?
     
    vraa, Mar 4, 2010
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  6. moral hazard

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    Take it apart.

    Or just put the laptop on your bed and leave it on for a while.
     
    moral hazard, Mar 4, 2010
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    I don't think the hairdryer is going to have sufficient heat for melting solder. You'd be better off using a heat gun or something.
     
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    hell0: Nice spotted. I think i'll try changing the RAM first and then go for the oven trick if that doesn't work.

    Thanks for great replies and suggestions.
     
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    Holy c...!!! It worked.

    I took of the keyboard, located and disconnected the GPU fan and started the laptop for 3-4 minutes while blowing hot air on the GPU. The screen color turned into white but after a restart... perfect picture!! FANTASTIC!

    Thank you very much for your help :)
     
    vraa, Mar 20, 2010
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