Oh my sweet lappy...

Toefur · 12-28-2005, 05:34 PM

No more computer and internets for me much for a while it seems. Looks like the video card on my laptop has died. Or something has died.

Pity the machines not under warranty anymore. I hope they can fix... THIS:

Maybe Trep will lend me his shiny new laptop in the meantime...

Intrepid Homoludens · 12-28-2005, 05:39 PM

Maybe he can't and won't. Sorry.

Ummmm, how old is your laptop? Is it possible to replace the graphics card or is it integrated? You might just have to get a whole new system.

Toefur · 12-28-2005, 05:43 PM

No? Maybe you'll share one of those cocktails with me...

It's 14 months old, but it's a mighty fine machine! These sort of machine are still selling for about $2,500 in shops here. I just spoke to NEC on the phone, and they reckon they can fix it. Of course, I have to pay them $110 just to look at it. It has it's own graphics card, so I guess maybe they can replace that... as long as it doesn't cost too much.

Meanwhile, I can get reacquainted with an old friend... fresh air and sunlight!

Karmillo · 12-28-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toefur

No more computer and internets for me much for a while it seems. Looks like the video card on my laptop has died. Or something has died.

Pity the machines not under warranty anymore. I hope they can fix... THIS:

Maybe Trep will lend me his shiny new laptop in the meantime...

Wow it looks like homemade Knitware

Intrepid Homoludens · 12-28-2005, 05:55 PM

It looks like a placemat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toefsie

No? Maybe you'll share one of those cocktails with me...

Sure!

such great heights · 12-28-2005, 08:02 PM

Ouch! But it's good to hear that it's fixable.

Toefur · 12-29-2005, 03:28 AM

You're too kind!

... at the moment, all it's good for IS a placemat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by such great heights

Ouch! But it's good to hear that it's fixable.

Hopefully.

Aj_ · 12-29-2005, 04:23 AM

Laptop components sometimes cost about as much as a new laptop. I think a screen might be on of the components too expensive to replace. RAM and the hard drive are the only things I think are easily replaceable.

Toefur · 12-29-2005, 04:51 AM

Aye, 'tis true.

Thing is, there is a company that deals in used laptops that is willing to give me $1200 store credit for a trade-in for my laptop, so I figure its worth looking into getting it repaired myself.

I'm willing to spend up to about $400 to get this fixed. Not because I can afford that, but because thats around about the range where its still cost effective and cheaper to repair it rather than get a new one.

I'm hoping graphics cards can be replaced... and also hoping its not a motherboard issue.

Aj_ · 12-29-2005, 05:09 AM

Graphics cards on laptops are built into the motherboard, like onboard gpu's in chipsets in desktops. Of course, the onboard gpus in desktops are for budget, while laptops can contain expensive ones.

I'm guessing it's a LCD issue, and it's probably going to involve screen replacement. It probably needs a professional to do, and it's going to involve getting the right screen and getting to work in a proprietary case and with proprietary components.

You're probably looking at $400-600 to get it replaced if it's a 14.1/15.1 screen.

Dasilva · 12-29-2005, 06:49 AM

Step one: Throw laptop in bin.

Step Two: Go to online computer store, buy PC.

or

Step Three (optional): Build your own PC (it works out cheaper.)

Step Four: Use and enjoy a proper PC that can be upgradable unlike a laptop.

Cue credits...

nikoniko · 12-29-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toefur

I had an identical-looking issue after installing DirectX 9 on a machine with a GeForce 440MX chipset. In my case, the display was only corrupted in certain resolutions, and after reinstalling the latest drivers from Nvidia, the problem was fixed. Before sending it off to repair (if you haven't done so already), try changing to some different resolutions or booting into Safe Mode. If you have a normal display after either of these, I'd suspect a driver issue.

Cheers,
doroposo

Toefur · 12-30-2005, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj_

Graphics cards on laptops are built into the motherboard, like onboard gpu's in chipsets in desktops. Of course, the onboard gpus in desktops are for budget, while laptops can contain expensive ones.

I'm guessing it's a LCD issue, and it's probably going to involve screen replacement. It probably needs a professional to do, and it's going to involve getting the right screen and getting to work in a proprietary case and with proprietary components.

You're probably looking at $400-600 to get it replaced if it's a 14.1/15.1 screen.

I think I'm going to cry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dasilva

Step one: Throw laptop in bin.

Step Two: Go to online computer store, buy PC.

or

Step Three (optional): Build your own PC (it works out cheaper.)

Step Four: Use and enjoy a proper PC that can be upgradable unlike a laptop.

Cue credits...

Hmph.

Can I lug a desktop around with me everywhere I go?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj_

I had an identical-looking issue after installing DirectX 9 on a machine with a GeForce 440MX chipset. In my case, the display was only corrupted in certain resolutions, and after reinstalling the latest drivers from Nvidia, the problem was fixed. Before sending it off to repair (if you haven't done so already), try changing to some different resolutions or booting into Safe Mode. If you have a normal display after either of these, I'd suspect a driver issue.

Cheers,
doroposo

I don't think it's anything like this. Pretty certain it is hardware issue. Tried soem different drivers, still had the issue.

I discovered that this only happens when running on AC, doesnt' happen on battery. Also, if I manually lower the core and memory clock of the graphics card, then it doesn't happen. (That is, that used to work... and I think doing this and still playing games made it worse

)

I'm doomed.

Dasilva · 12-30-2005, 06:09 AM

[QUOTE=Toefur]

Hmph.

Can I lug a desktop around with me everywhere I go?

[QUOTE]

You can try.

12-28-2005, 05:34 PM	#1
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Toefur More slaw!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downunderverse Posts: 584	No? Maybe you'll share one of those cocktails with me... It's 14 months old, but it's a mighty fine machine! These sort of machine are still selling for about $2,500 in shops here. I just spoke to NEC on the phone, and they reckon they can fix it. Of course, I have to pay them $110 just to look at it. It has it's own graphics card, so I guess maybe they can replace that... as long as it doesn't cost too much. Meanwhile, I can get reacquainted with an old friend... fresh air and sunlight! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Tex Murphy is back! - Kickstarter project now accepting your support!

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Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	Laptop components sometimes cost about as much as a new laptop. I think a screen might be on of the components too expensive to replace. RAM and the hard drive are the only things I think are easily replaceable. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Richard Dawkins :: AAI 07 :: NOVA ID on Trial :: Skeptic's Guide :: Beyond Belief :: Out Campaign :: NeuroLogica :: Skepticality

12-29-2005, 04:51 AM	#9
Toefur More slaw!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downunderverse Posts: 584	Aye, 'tis true. Thing is, there is a company that deals in used laptops that is willing to give me $1200 store credit for a trade-in for my laptop, so I figure its worth looking into getting it repaired myself. I'm willing to spend up to about $400 to get this fixed. Not because I can afford that, but because thats around about the range where its still cost effective and cheaper to repair it rather than get a new one. I'm hoping graphics cards can be replaced... and also hoping its not a motherboard issue. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Tex Murphy is back! - Kickstarter project now accepting your support!

12-29-2005, 05:09 AM	#10
Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	Graphics cards on laptops are built into the motherboard, like onboard gpu's in chipsets in desktops. Of course, the onboard gpus in desktops are for budget, while laptops can contain expensive ones. I'm guessing it's a LCD issue, and it's probably going to involve screen replacement. It probably needs a professional to do, and it's going to involve getting the right screen and getting to work in a proprietary case and with proprietary components. You're probably looking at $400-600 to get it replaced if it's a 14.1/15.1 screen. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Richard Dawkins :: AAI 07 :: NOVA ID on Trial :: Skeptic's Guide :: Beyond Belief :: Out Campaign :: NeuroLogica :: Skepticality

12-29-2005, 06:49 AM	#11
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	Step one: Throw laptop in bin. Step Two: Go to online computer store, buy PC. or Step Three (optional): Build your own PC (it works out cheaper.) Step Four: Use and enjoy a proper PC that can be upgradable unlike a laptop. Cue credits... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

12-30-2005, 06:09 AM	#14
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	[QUOTE=Toefur] Hmph. Can I lug a desktop around with me everywhere I go? [QUOTE] You can try. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

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