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Fried Laptop video card (suspected) -- fixable/replaceable? useful/fun ideas for stripped components?

boshuter- Good point. There were artifacts in the form of jagged & blocky distortions, sometimes in large chunks, others places in "tetris-like" pieces. Sometimes it will boot up normally but immediately these problems occur as I open the first program or the video card (I assume) tries to...
- Fraggle
- Post #7
- Jan 6, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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Fried Laptop video card (suspected) -- fixable/replaceable? useful/fun ideas for stripped components?

Thanks for the Responses, guys. LiLithTech: I think I did look around for matching components, but it was over year ago and I can't remember how hard I looked, where I looked, whether I checked Ebay for a used part, etc. I will try your suggestion after looking up the model # and parts...
- Fraggle
- Post #4
- Dec 31, 2003
- Forum: Laptops
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Fried Laptop video card (suspected) -- fixable/replaceable? useful/fun ideas for stripped components?

Background: So an older Compaq Presario notebook started having display problems a long time back. It got sent in and Compaq techies told us that they'd replace the whole mobo for $600. I suspect the problem was something got scrambled (by heat build up?) in the video card and everything else...
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- Dec 29, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Laptops
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Kenwood VR6050 receiver(refurb) for $99 @eCost

RE: the bass output on the AVHTB's a poster on one of the audio site forums (mostly likely Audioreview or HomeTheaterForum, but i do not remember which) said that he improved the bass dramatically on the floor standing fronts by constructing wooden boxes (8x8x24) to stand behind the speakers...
- Fraggle
- Post #122
- Oct 13, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT HOT HOT--Up to 5 lexmark z45se FAR

pretty nice deal if the cartridges are full capacity versions; unfortunately they're usually lower capacity starter cartridges from what I've heard. But hey, giving away the printers after you've used up the ink would be easy, seemingly magnanimous gifts. edit: reported below that the...
- Fraggle
- Post #6
- May 3, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Acrylic Notebook Cooler $9 + $6 shipping

when an aluminum version was posted as a deal over at ben's bargains, he also linked a review of the device. the conclusions from the review said that the aluminum material was not a significant factor in cooling, while the fans and the open space below the laptop did the work. the aluminum...
- Fraggle
- Post #11
- Apr 27, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dell Inspiron 5100 Notebook, P4 2.4GHz 14.1" XGA 256MB 30GB 24X CDRW/DVD for $943.10 Free ship + tax w/ NEW 5% Coupon

Acura3, my guess is that it's because Latitudes are marketed toward business clients... Business leases/purchases do sometimes come at reduced rates due to some contract between companies, but never really the super-low prices that we consumers at AT go for. Kinda like how airlines really make...
- Fraggle
- Post #4
- Apr 3, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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6 in 1 Media Reader/Writer USB 2.0 Internal $30 Shipped

Quick question: Does your motherboard USB header have to be a USB 2.0 header?
- Fraggle
- Post #14
- Mar 12, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Semi-warm Canon S30 $279 plus tax

s30 also arrived today (ordered on 1/01/03; location = Kansas) just back from the bars; gonna open it up and take some drunken pics:D
- Fraggle
- Post #117
- Jan 15, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Thinkpad A31 (2652D3U) with Palm M125 $1149

the one year, instead of three year, warranty is a considerable hang-up for me. also wish there were an option for accidental damage coverage (e.g. dell's "complete care"). even if IBM is less likely to break down, all those integrated components in any laptop make for prohibitively expensive...
- Fraggle
- Post #18
- Jan 7, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dell Various Inspirons

Thanks for the info, Papa... had a deadline for buying one notebook I'll hold off on the second one.
- Fraggle
- Post #9
- Jan 6, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dell Various Inspirons

The link he posted at the top of his message has the SE configurations at the prices he states in his post.
- Fraggle
- Post #6
- Jan 6, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dell Various Inspirons

Without calling in and asking it's hard to be absolutely sure about what will and won't work. The SE rebate says that it cannot be combined with any other offers on the EPP/SSF website. I don't know if the packing slip/receipt will show that any other discounts were applied... I would think...
- Fraggle
- Post #4
- Jan 6, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Semi-warm Canon S30 $279 plus tax

Placed my order on 1/01/03 and have not received a cancellation call/email... status still shows "shipped". dunno if Staples is just being lax in letting me know about the cancellation or if i'm still golden. p.s. my understanding (from steves-digicams.com of the DX4330 as compared to the s30...
- Fraggle
- Post #66
- Jan 6, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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COLD - (Gold Box) Minolta Dimage F100 4MP Digital Camera 365.49

we HOPE we have an s30 on the way... i got in early on that deal but i'm a little nervous with all the cancellations folks are getting.:o heh, sorry to clog your thread.
- Fraggle
- Post #3
- Jan 4, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lexar Media CompactFlash & SmartMedia USB Reader $13.00 shipped

Doh. I guess i totally misread the title to mean a combo package. Oh well, i'm on semester break so i'm not supposed to have to think. peace;)
- Fraggle
- Post #8
- Dec 22, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lexar Media CompactFlash & SmartMedia USB Reader $13.00 shipped

seems good even refurbed... the compact flash card must not have much capacity as they seem not to want to mention how many MB it holds... 8 or 16MB? but solid state media like CF shouldn't be a bad buy even if refurbed. what you're really buying though is the universal media reader: reads CF...
- Fraggle
- Post #5
- Dec 17, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dell Ultrasharp 1800FP 18" LCD - $499

just to mention it as a mild warning: i recall hearing complaints about tigerdirect several times. they're a legit business and all that, but they reportedly have some non-customer friendly policies. i think that this had to do with returning merchandise. sorry i can't be more specific than...
- Fraggle
- Post #7
- Dec 17, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Cell Phone Plan Unlimited Local Minutes Free Activation

so it's like having your houseline with you all the time... $.05 being a normal long distance rate. no dial-up but many have left that behind. looks like this may be the next thing, at least for singles.
- Fraggle
- Post #4
- Dec 12, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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FREE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to BOATING MAGAZINES

thanks... wish there were more sailing options (only one issue from a mag on boat models > 10 years old). thanks again
- Fraggle
- Post #3
- Dec 11, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Onkyo d30pc5 speakers for $99.88 @ Vanns

rock chalk jhawk:) i'd have watched the game, but had a chem exam :(
- Fraggle
- Post #20
- Nov 13, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Wisconsin's NO CALL list goes Live!! - and links to other states

Sign up by mid-Sept. and you'll be on the quarterly list that goes out on Oct. 1st... (may vary per state) Maybe someone would like to start a compilation list thread of the sites for each state's no call list? That'd be worth stickying at the top for a week or two (time = money; --> hot...
- Fraggle
- Post #22
- Sep 5, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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1000ft CAT5, RJ45 Caps, Crimper, Tester - $44 AGAIN!

shipping with "?" as the number of business days is 13 to Kansas... for 3 day, it's 30 bux! Still a good deal with the "?" & ground option. thx
- Fraggle
- Post #3
- Aug 22, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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50% Off Tennis Racquets at Big 5

I don't know the store "Big 5", but as long as you know what specific racquet you want (and its specifications), it doesn't matter where you buy it. A Wilson Pro Staff, for example, is the same anywhere you buy it (I've never heard of knock-offs of tennis racquets). So, if you know what you...
- Fraggle
- Post #7
- Aug 22, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I got the Natural style, split keyboard after having some wrist pain during typing; It worked for me. It took a little getting used to & my typing seems to be permanently slowed down, but only very slightly. But using other people's normal keyboards is not a problem; the conversion seems to be...
- Fraggle
- Post #9
- Aug 9, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Amazon MS optical wheel mouse for $6.14AR

anyone still have that telephone # to call & get a replacement for intellimice w/ glitchy cords?
- Fraggle
- Post #15
- Jul 19, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Wireless Keyboard for Audiovox Maestro and all PDAs

note: 79.99 CC price is after $20 mfg. MIR
- Fraggle
- Post #3
- May 19, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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OMG ! It's May 18th and it's snowing !

heh, last time I lived in San Antonio (~16 yrs ago), my fam thought we were away from the nasty midwest and northeastern weather... then it snowed a record 2 feet that winter. so we moved to arkansas and got the worst of both worlds...and arkansas.
- Fraggle
- Post #24
- May 18, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HOT! Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Mouse and Keyboard $52.97/ Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 $55

Uhh... ChefJoe. Where you puttin' that keyboard? :P I couldn't think of the word "FREQUENCY" in my last post, so I just kept saying Transmission. Radio Frequency (RF). Got it.
- Fraggle
- Post #12
- May 12, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT! Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Mouse and Keyboard $52.97/ Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 $55

Infra-red (IR) can only send Line of Sight. There's gotta be a direct path between the device and the IR receiver. Radio transmission can go thru stuff. It's range is usually better; costs more. You also don't have to point the transmitter right at the receiver, either. The radio...
- Fraggle
- Post #10
- May 12, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Skipping commercials is stealing according to Turner CEO

the only contract going on is between the network and the advertisers... and the terms of that are fully understood between both of those parties. advertisers know that people don't intentionally watch commmercials, but also that most viewers don't get up every commercial break. advertisers...
- Fraggle
- Post #6
- May 2, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Key Ring Recharges Your Cell Phone, $10

so do all of the generic batteries at newegg fit into the Samsung changer? while attached to the phone AND into the free extra battery slot? thx for info; i was in the market
- Fraggle
- Post #5
- May 1, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$20 coupon if you bought an iriver imp-350 prior to apr15th

from the link: << toward the purchase of a SlimX remote control or rechargeable batteries. >> looks like that's all you can buy.:confused: good deal if you want one of those things anyway.
- Fraggle
- Post #2
- Apr 30, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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So. I now have a convicted child sex offender living up the street.

I doubt that you have anything to worry about though. In fact, I think that you should go talk to this person. They are human. Make it clear that you don't hate them but that You will kill them if they try anything. Be friendly but strong. without more info, i'd prolly agree with that...
- Fraggle
- Post #24
- Apr 29, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Caught a HUGE alligator gar on my vacation! PICS!

<< hehehe this is a cute picture Text >> lol. kinda gross looking cuz the fish is all slimy, but at least she's sitting on a newspaper "saddle".
- Fraggle
- Post #9
- Apr 20, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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I got a Damn Citation today!!

<< I hope the judge lets you off, but you should spend the money on a helmet and wear it. >>
- Fraggle
- Post #22
- Apr 20, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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I got a Damn Citation today!!

<< They should not force people to protect themselves. If somebody is stupid enough to get killed due to their own actions, so it goes. Not saying you are stupid, but somebody who is stupid enough to ride a motorcycle at 70 Mph without any protection at all... shouldn't force them. >> note...
- Fraggle
- Post #19
- Apr 20, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Hail damage???

a guy that I was looking at buying a used MB from a while back said that it would be around $2,000 to work out the hail damage in the 560SL we were talking about... the damage was pretty significant: the hood was uniformly covered in a loose pattern of little dents that looked like they were...
- Fraggle
- Post #5
- Apr 17, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Wife's ex's Death Made the Paper :(

<< Another passenger later died of a heart attack after refusing medical treatment. >> man... i wonder how directly related that was (vs. coincidence or high propensity for heart trouble in any stressful situation).
- Fraggle
- Post #10
- Apr 11, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Can you turn a music file sideways??? like 90 degrees and play it?

what you guys can't see music? i got a piece stuck between my teeth once and i think it was sideways, but i'm not positive. i don't think it was playing at the time, either. (i am a firm believer of humoring crazies)
- Fraggle
- Post #15
- Apr 3, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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