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    AHHHHH! Graphics card has failed (Vaio VGN FE21M)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by unfamiliar, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. unfamiliar

    unfamiliar Newbie

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    Hi Guys,

    Firstly hello. I'm new here, hope you're all good!

    I'm fairly sure that my graphics card has died, the startup screen has a green grid whenever I turn the laptop on, and it only runs in safe mode.

    I'm aware that in terms of pricing this could either be quite modestly priced, or really horrific, depending on whether or not the card is part of the motherboard.

    Does anyone know if it's seperate or not? Has anyone had this problem?

    The Spec of the laptop is here

    Thanks a lot.
    Nick.
     
    unfamiliar, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. 02BLACKTAWS6

    02BLACKTAWS6 Notebook Guru

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    I would imagine it is dedicated, so should be separate. You should be able to have it changed, as long as the manufacturer didn't solder to the motherboard.
     
    02BLACKTAWS6, Jul 10, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    With Sony, once can be sure that the graphic card is being soldered to the board.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 10, 2009
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