The Problem...
If you have purchased one of these laptops with the NVidia discrete video card you may or most likely will develop this problem. There was a flaw in the design of the NVidia video chips that were put in these machines. The video chip is being pushed too hard and the laptop cannot keep it cool enough. Eventually the chip burns out and your display looks like this.
The video chip is part of the motherboard and cannot be replaced. The only solution is to replace the entire motherboard. This is not cheap, around $319.95 or more at other sites. On top of it all, you will be replacing it with the same type of motherboard that will eventually have the video card over heat and burn out again.
The solution...
Most people do not know this but there is another motherboard that can be installed in the XPS M1330 that does not have any problems and is usually cheaper in price to purchase. It is the Dell XPS M1330 motherboard with Intel integrated video. There is only one other part that will need to be purchased to make this M1330 motherboard compatible. It is the video/CPU cooling fan and heatsink assembly.
Heatsink can be purchased here for $39.95
Motherboard can be purchase here for $269.95 with free shipping
If you would like a professional installation performed - $50
Good Job!
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ReplyDeleteI must say that one should never give up until you find a good solution. I have been searching for a good solution for the repairs to my Dell M1330, since the warranty expired and DELL wanted too much for repairs. I too have learnt something now and will seek to replace the Mobo with the intel video chip.
ReplyDeleteA well outlined, precise and informative blog.. Thnaks.
Glen
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