Did my T60p graphic card just die?

[Ishrimak]

Hello there,

Here's the story: during the past months, my T60p (Type 2007 83G) has been running very hot (idle temps on GPU at around 75°C). Yesterday, I decided to shoot up a small game for the first time in months... and the GPU temps ramped up to 110°C! Nothing crashed, I stopped the game and used my laptop the rest of the evening and shut it down.

This morning, I tried to turn it on and this happened: http://youtu.be/_04wsHDJt8g

Fan begins to run, the HDD sign shows activity, but after 30s nothing happens. I tried to use an external monitor, but it didn't work. I also tried to remove the RAM and had the expected bips, so I guess my system board is still partially working.

So... Did my graphic card just die or do you think it could be the screen?

Any help greatly appreciated.

[RealBlackStuff]

You've got corrupted VRAM in the graphics card.
You'll need a new motherboard.

[Ishrimak]

Well, that had to happen someday... I guess I will buy a new motherboard.

Is it possible to upgrade in the process? I had the FireGL V5200 graphic card, is there any superior GPU / Motherboard that are compatible with the T60p chassis?

Thanks

[RealBlackStuff]

There is also a mobo with the slightly more powerful ATI M66-256 V5250 GPU (FRU or P/N 41W1407)
However, to find the REAL deal will cost you!
Do NOT buy from eBayer dimitri-p, he sells only compatible boards, not the REAL thing!

There is also 42T0169, but this is for 15.4" widescreen and does not fit.