T60P 8743 - Screen doesn't work, external scrambled Pics inside.

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T60P 8743 - Screen doesn't work, external scrambled Pics inside.

#1 Post by TheWazir » Wed May 25, 2016 12:50 pm

The screen on my T60P (8743) with the ATi graphics card does not display images properly.
When I connected it to my external monitor, the image is scrambled. I suspect the graphics card has failed and I need to replace the motherboard.
Has anyone else encountered this problem? Is there a solution? I did a cursory search on the forum but couldn't find anything similar.

The included link shows the problem I've had.

http://imgur.com/a/6g5fc

Thanks for your time.
T60P (Retired), X230

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Re: T60P 8743 - Screen doesn't work, external scrambled Pics inside.

#2 Post by ajkula66 » Wed May 25, 2016 7:29 pm

TheWazir wrote: I suspect the graphics card has failed and I need to replace the motherboard.
Unfortunately, you are correct.
Has anyone else encountered this problem? Is there a solution?
Many of us have, and the only solution is a planar swap. Fortunately, these boards are on the inexpensive end of the spectrum nowadays.

Good luck.
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Re: T60P 8743 - Screen doesn't work, external scrambled Pics inside.

#3 Post by TheWazir » Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:29 pm

Thanks for the reply.

I don't think I have the motivation to source or replace the motherboard.

Do you think its possible for me to sell the T60p for parts (sans battery and hard drive?)?
T60P (Retired), X230

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