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    Sager NP8662 GPU spoiled. Where to get replacement?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by harky, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. harky

    harky Notebook Guru

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    Hi i am a newbie,

    i cant cfm is it my GPU spoiled but i suspect it is.
    At the device manager, graphic card detected but show ERROR. So, i tried to uninstall, and install driver but cannot be fix

    On my screen got blue or red colour line... (depend on what colour bg)
    View attachment 97750

    Can anyone advice what problem is this?? or advice where to get Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ?


    Below is the spec of my NP8662 Laptop
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor P8700
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
    GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM
    Seagate 320GB 7200rpm SATA
    15.4" WSXGA LCD with Super Glossy Surface
     
    harky, Jun 19, 2013
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Indeed looks like the GPU itselft is going bad. You can try removing the actual card and reseating it, have new thermal paste to reapply. If that doesnt help a replacement is probably in order.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jun 19, 2013
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  3. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    agree. sadly thats the first signs of a dying graphics card and i have to admit its the first 260gtx ive seen died.

    you could try your original supplier but 260 cards are hard to come by now and your best bet might be ebay or NBR marketplace > NBR Marketplace

    you could always try the baking method as its helped hundreds of members out on here and given their cards a new lease of life. some have lasted months and others years.

    The Oven Trick (repairing your broken video card with an oven) | Overclockers

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/zep...znote-6224w-but-works-all-brands-modells.html
     
    MrDJ, Jun 19, 2013
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    Looks like the video memory on the card is bad. You can try Hutsady's recommendations still. If the GPU is bad, there's not much you can do for it.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jun 19, 2013
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  5. harky

    harky Notebook Guru

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    thanks.... sigh..
    i will get the shop done it for me (get a replacement gpu hopefully) as i think is very pity to throw away a laptop LOL
     
    harky, Jun 20, 2013
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  6. Meaker@Sager

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    Depending on the cost you may just want to look at getting a new machine.

    Also a replacement will likely be used and may not last long itself.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 20, 2013
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  7. MrDJ

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    why not try the baking method.
    all that has happened is the solder contacts on the card are starting to crack. baking it melts these contacts and reconnects them.
     
    MrDJ, Jun 20, 2013
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  8. harky

    harky Notebook Guru

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    i dont have the baker to bake it.. and i dont know how to remove the gpu from the system?

     
    harky, Jun 24, 2013
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  9. MrDJ

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    ahh, an oven sure helps.
    this video gives an idea of how to replace parts. its for the newer P150EM but is similar inside to the old M860tu/8662 Puget Systems Traverse Pro M550i Component Replacement - YouTube

    but sadly you will still need an oven :(

    its still a great laptop and mine is still going strong today.
    cards you can look for are 9800gt/9800gts/260gtx/280gtx. not sure if theres any others but hopefully someone else can advise.
     
    MrDJ, Jun 24, 2013
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    My M570RU (X9000/8800M GTX) is still going strong, though the GPU has now been baked twice...
     
    theriko, Jun 25, 2013
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  12. MrDJ

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    oh yeh, i forgot about the quadro cards. think they are more expensive arent they and more for cad workstation and not as much gaming but they will still game.
     
    MrDJ, Jul 6, 2013
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    the quadra is slower than a 280, but faster than the 260.
    all three cards have same power requirements- 75w

    I have had all three in my m860etu/ np8662. currently have a 280 in it
     
    ssnsltd, Jul 13, 2013
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  14. harky

    harky Notebook Guru

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    Got to bump my own thread
    If i am planning to get a 2nd hand one do anyone know which MXM i should look for ?
    and i saw alot of GTX260 how will i know my sager can use ?

    sorry i quite nb in laptop area haha
     
    harky, Aug 27, 2013
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  16. harky

    harky Notebook Guru

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    the card is die..

    sorry to bump this again... i still did not give up hope on my this laptop haha

    isit possible to get a 9600M GT 1024MB 1GB DDR2 MXM II card?

     
    harky, Oct 25, 2014
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  17. Meaker@Sager

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    You need one of the same size as unlike mxm - a and the mxm ii slots had different mounting hole positions for each size card.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 25, 2014
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  18. MrDJ

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    im not sure about the 9600gt any idea Meaker? was it a rebadge 9300/9400 if they even existed.

    i know the 9800gt was a rebadged 8800gtx
     
    MrDJ, Oct 25, 2014
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  19. Meaker@Sager

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    Like I said those chips (9500 gt desktop chips if you are curious) were produced in the wrong size so the heatsink won't fit. There were larger 9700m gt cards which I think is the lowest end physically to fit. If it will work I don't know because we are now getting into obscure combinations from many years ago.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 25, 2014
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    OK thanks.. not easy to find.. i tot is the correct one haha .. but slot is not same
     
    harky, Oct 26, 2014
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  21. Meaker@Sager

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    Yes the cards are getting to the age where replacements are going to get exponentially harder to find.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 26, 2014
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  22. harky

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    Hi Bro. I come cross a this model fx2700m
    Slot similar but I not sure i suitable. Do any of you know is this card suitable for my laptop?
     
    harky, Oct 27, 2014
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  23. Meaker@Sager

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    Its the right size and worked with the 17 inch machines of the era, I'm not sure about the 15 inch though.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 27, 2014
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