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    VGN-SZ660N Graphics Card Problems :( Help

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ippikiokami, Jun 18, 2010.

  1. ippikiokami

    ippikiokami Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Guys,

    My cousin has a VGN-SZ660N that he's loved for years but just a week ago it seems the nvidia card crapped out. When I switch it to stamina it can still boot up fine and generally work but when you book it in speed mode there are lines everywhere and basically unusable...


    Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anyway to get around this? He loves his SZ and can't really afford a new one so is there anyway to fix this?

    Thanks
     
    ippikiokami, Jun 18, 2010
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  2. MegaMan X

    MegaMan X Notebook Evangelist

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    i believe the SZ series used the faulty 8400M GS series GPU.

    If that is the case, the nVidia card will no longer work anymore. Basically, the solder joints on the GPU has failed, and nothing can repair the GPU.

    You're going to be stuck in stamina mode for the life of the laptop now.
     
    MegaMan X, Jun 18, 2010
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  3. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    Bronsky, Jun 18, 2010
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  4. sonypix

    sonypix Newbie

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    a possible solution is to get your 8400 gs chip replaced with another one....this method worked for me.my 8400 gt in vgn ar 630e died 6 months back :(
     
    sonypix, Jun 18, 2010
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  5. RayStar

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    you cant replace the GPU since its soldered to the motherboard without replacing the whole motherboard itself.
     
    RayStar, Jun 18, 2010
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