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    P151SM GPU Issues, I fear the worst

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Fatboy_Coach, Jun 17, 2018.

  1. Fatboy_Coach

    Fatboy_Coach Newbie

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    Hi,

    I've finally fitted a replacement mobo to my P151SM an have installed windows, however the Nvidia card isn't detected in windows (comes up as generic windows GFX card) but is seen i the BIOS. I'm guessing the nvidia card is toast? Windows boots and runs ok off the Intel GPU built into the processor.

    I've bought a real lemon of a laptop....

    Can someone recommend a reasonable replacement that doesn't cost a fortune?

    TIA

    Ian
     
    Fatboy_Coach, Jun 17, 2018
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  2. Arrrrbol

    Arrrrbol Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried to install the display driver? You might need to modify the inf file if the driver won't install.
     
    Arrrrbol, Jun 17, 2018
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  3. Danishblunt

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    If you have upgraded the GPU then all you need is a custom driver. No damage, no worries. What GPU do you have?
     
    Danishblunt, Jun 17, 2018
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  4. Fatboy_Coach

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    I tried both vanilla Nvidia drivers and the downloaded ones from Clevo and both report that no compatible hardware is found.

    @Danishblunt it's a GTX870M according to the BIOS, do I need to edit the inf files? (I've read about that but don't know the details)
     
    Fatboy_Coach, Jun 17, 2018
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  5. Danishblunt

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    I'm goin to throw a private message to speed things up.
     
    Danishblunt, Jun 17, 2018
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  6. Danishblunt

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    NVIDIA really needs to stop annoy me with the sectors. System works perfecly fine now.

    Remember to get ICDiamond to get it repasted for optimal temps.
     
    Danishblunt, Jun 17, 2018
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    Thanks a million, rep given :)
     
    Fatboy_Coach, Jun 17, 2018
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