IVIYTH0S Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 So after the problem seen in the thread here: http://forums.overclockersclub.com/index.php?showtopic=193394 I've decided the bake the whole motherboard in an attempt to fix the POS 8400GS that is obviously faulty, it really sucks because I just sold my dad my Vertex 2 for this laptop and he's been using it alot more since it's actually quick now... This machine was a nightmare to take apart (like pretty much all laptops) but I finally romanced all of it's clothes off Pics: There's the little turd Eff you Nvidia for making me do this! (I hear that alot of Nvidia laptops, especially HP ones have longevity issues) It's currently baking now, in the half hour cooldown phase so pics of it coming out of the oven and then after it's all reassembled too (ugh) and HOPEFULLY a shot of it working *properly* again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 yep it is true... a lot of HP laptops had the issue with the DV4 being the worst... I got one here with a blown graphics chip.... screen no workie but plug in an HDMI cable and to the Function key trick and swap video outputs and it works fine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 This toshiba I own seems to finally be fixed after 3 RMA's equaling 5 weeks in the shop but has clinched my mind to never buy another toshitba laptop again hope yours works out after the bake off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_cow Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 are you sure the gpu isnt just bad? Its been a few years now but mostly every report i've read when this problem first appeared was that the 8400 gpu dies prematurely from heat. Last news i heard was all these mac pros suddenly kicked the bucket because it also had a 8400 gpu. Anyways best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoPatriot Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 I have a 8600GS in my HP, same issue. I'm thinking about baking it as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 are you sure the gpu isnt just bad? Its been a few years now but mostly every report i've read when this problem first appeared was that the 8400 gpu dies prematurely from heat. Last news i heard was all these mac pros suddenly kicked the bucket because it also had a 8400 gpu. Anyways best of luck. it's not that they dies there was a soldering issue....and the heat aggravated it especially once the heatsink got dirty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilcliff Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 for some reason i read the title and assumed this thread had something to do with getting stoned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCRO Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 I remember I used to have a TX1000 Pavilion years ago. Had the same problem with cheap solder. I ended up just throwing it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 ANd that is why I stuck with the Intel IGP on my latest laptop. It will do just fine for everything but gaming, Which I do not use a laptop for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 I wonder if it didnt work IVI hasn't posted back yet.... Maybe in his baking experiment it went wrong and we'll have a new Super Hero? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Oh Ivi how did it go or did you go BOOM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Well it "worked".... I'm going to try messing with the panel's cable and see if it fixes the weird video output but I don't think this will be perfect again. Still plenty usable, just not pretty doing so. I'm also going to try if it looks lousy with the HDMI out. This could be a new mini desktop if we need it or my dad could just deal with it. Edited September 1, 2012 by IVIYTH0S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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