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N4RPS:
Hello!
For most laptop parts, you have to go to eBay, Amazon, etc., because the parts either come from China or are pulled from old machines and tested. The guy in the video link you posted might straighten it out for you for something less than an arm and a leg. He seems like a "good 'ol boy" to me.
If I ever had something that needed to be done like that, I'd get a quote from him...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
gold_finger:
Thanks for reply N4RPS. Not going to waste any money on that laptop -- just trash it when it completely dies. The only time I use it is for testing something (usually to answer someone's question on a forum). Maybe I'll toast it in the oven on the off chance that works. If I kill it, I don't really care.
My question regarding laptop parts sources was out of general curiosity, not because I was planning to order anything for the dying laptop. Have done Google searches in past, but never did find quite was I was hoping to find -- something similar to Newegg, but specializing in laptops.
N4RPS:
Hello!
Having watched the video you linked to, the design flaw in properly transferring heat away from the GPU is probably your problem. Reflow stations can cost $thousand$, and ovens/toaster ovens do not regulate heat well enough, so it would probably be more cost effective for you to either replace the motherboard or to send it off to someone with the proper reflow equipment to do this for you.
I obtained the skills to perform a lot of these tasks by working in the electronics manufacturing field for many years. As you have discovered, YouTube is a valuable resource on disassembly procedures and repair techniques. As for parts, searching Google can find you the best sources and prices for replacement parts.
Hope this helps...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
gold_finger:
N4RPS,
Thanks for your suggestions. Had already done #1. Will try #2 and #3 -- clean Memory and repaste CPU. You are correct -- nothing can hurt at this point.
Just so you know, I got this laptop from friend a 2-3 years ago after it broke on her and she replaced it with a new one. I mess with it occasionally, but don't really care that much about it. (Have another newer laptop and several desktops.) It's an HP DV6000 from around mid-2000's I believe. That particular model line seems to be notorious for developing problems with Nvidia GPU from what I could tell researching the main problem -- no POST on boot. Here is one of many, many videos on youtube about how to fix the problem (reflow the solder joint): . (Very long video, but basic problem is described in first two minutes: Push power button, some lights flash, hear it access/check DVD drive -- but no POST screen at all, so can't even access BIOS.)
I don't have equipment handy to do that fix, but I'm 99.9% sure this is the main problem with the laptop.
The strange thing about POST problem is that it only happens sporadically during warm summer weather months. So, it will boot properly most of the time. During cold winter months it will almost never even POST, so can't do anything with it.
Anyway, regardless of whether I can get this laptop working again, you seem to have much more experience working with laptops than I do. (I've built/re-built several desktops, but haven't messed much with laptops.) I use Newegg a lot for desktop computer parts, but I don't really know of any good sources for laptop parts. Do you happen to know of any good web sources that are geared to laptop parts/accessories and/or specialize tools needed for repairing laptops? Do you happen to know of any good sources of info on basic laptop repair procedures?
P.s. Valtam -- I know we are now venturing way off topic with this. Feel free to move it somewhere else if you want to.
Jerry:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/systemback/
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