Laptop: Blue/Green/Pink Screen

The GPU is integrated into the Mobo. I would go to the Motherboard manufacturer download and install the correct chipset Drivers. If that doesn't fix the problem then I think you have a faulty graphics chip on the motherboard.

 

Unfortunately I already have the latest Nvidia drivers, unless you mean something else.

 

When I took it apart to test the individual RAM cards I noticed this green tipped cord sticking out that wasn't attached to anything, does anyone have any idea what it might attach to and if that might be the problem?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/joly54enn7rhq3l/100_1523.JPG

https://www.dropbox.com/s/aaza8u9yyq0gk74/100_1524.JPG

 

Here is also a picture I took of the crash screen I'm getting. Its not always this blocky purple, but each time it happens its very similar.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yqcs7xl29eght3a/100_1525.JPG

 

Hi, does that green thing actually look like it is a connector of some sort, or is it just a sheath covering a component?
If it is definitely a connector, is there a corresponding lug or connector to a metal shield attached to the now removed back plate?

Edit to add, you posted with the screen picture while I was looking at and then writing about the green thing.

That picture definitely is showing a graphics hardware fault, usually an overheated graphics chip, but in this case possible damaged beyond repair by previous over heating.

Nev.

 

The green cable is a sheathed connector from the looks of it. It also has a 3G tag on it, so likely a connection that I just don't have as Dragnet said.

As Nev has said it probably is the video card at this point, unfortunately. I have no idea how to replace it, but from some quick research it seems that I'll likely need to have almost the entire laptop taken apart to do it, on top of roughly $250 for a new card.

 

Ah, that 3G tag says it is definitely a spare for some form of wireless card that's not fitted.

That price is a bit high, and if you paid someone to replace it, the price tag would be even higher. For not much more you could buy a refurbished laptop and quite a good one too.

Nev.

 

That is what I was thinking about. Based on the Dxdiag I have on the first post, do you think it would be possible to sell this current laptop and get either a laptop or a desktop with similar or better specs? Or would it be better to just attempt to replace the video card instead?

 

I can only advise that if you have a good reputable small repairer or dealer business in your area to go and have a word. He may have a decent refurbished computer in and be willing to do a part exchange with your old one.
The big companies such as PC World as we have in the UK, I would avoid them as they seldom do deals.

Nev.

 

You might also be able to sell it for parts. This is frequently done on E-bay here in the U.S.