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Dell 6400 Laptop - Lines on screen

nedsgarden · 2012-02-09 16:46:04

My old dell 6400 laptop has lines across the screen, plugged in an external monitor and lines there as well, suspect video controller ? anyone know are these built into the motherboard or are they a surface mount on the mb ? any ideas where to locate spares ? thanks in anticipation ..

09-02-2012 4:46pm

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nedsgarden

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My old dell 6400 laptop has lines across the screen, plugged in an external monitor and lines there as well, suspect video controller ?

anyone know are these built into the motherboard or are they a surface mount on the mb ? any ideas where to locate spares ?

thanks in anticipation ..

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#2 09-02-2012 4:50pm

yoyo

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If the lines display externally then it would indicate a problem with the video card more than likely. You can't replace most gpus as there soldered onto the motherboard. It may be not worthwhile fixing the machine and getting a new one if thats the case, you can pick up motherboards on ebay if you want to go the repair route

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#3 09-02-2012 4:59pm

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search adverts.ie and buyandsell.... people might have another broken dell 6400 available for parts

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#4 10-02-2012 12:33am

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common enough on that model. Unless you pick up a cheap 2nd hand you might be better off looking at a replacement laptop as mentioned.

best of luck

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