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Graphic Card Error Code 43
Hello,
I have a laptop XPS m1530. I bought it new in 2008, got 0 complaint for it since today. My laptop shows ERROR CODE 43 on graphic card 'windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems'. It is a nvidia GeForce 8400M GS.
Also, when i turn the pc it shows red dots in the entire screen, and when i go to device manager under graphic card, it doesnt show the nvidia (if the red dots appear)
I tried uninstalling and everything. I got BIOS A12, last drivers of everything but still, may a professional help me?
ejn63
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May 8th, 2012 10:00
100% sure. What you've described is a faulty nVidia chip.
ejn63
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May 8th, 2012 10:00
The video chip (it's not a separate card) has failed - you will need to replace the system board.
Jesus Pimentel
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May 8th, 2012 10:00
Can you explain me what do you mean? and how do you do it?
Systemboard = motherboard?
Jesus Pimentel
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May 8th, 2012 10:00
If i have to buy a motherboard , i would buy a new laptop instead. But is there any other solution. I mean how are you sure it is that?
ejn63
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May 8th, 2012 10:00
Yes, the two are synonymous. Given the age of the system and the well known unreliability of the nVidia chips, I'd put whatever you might spend on a board replacement toward a newer system.
Jesus Pimentel
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May 8th, 2012 10:00
Thank you ejn63, any1 else that might give me another ideas of what to try? dell agent?
dgkpcon
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May 8th, 2012 19:00
He is right it is an nvidia chip failure.
Karthik
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March 26th, 2013 01:00
But then how will the device manager detect it ???
ejn63
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March 26th, 2013 19:00
These things will often work for quite a while in Safe Mode or with normal VGA (Low resolution) drivers before the totally fail.
If you've gotten five years' use out of this chip, you've done well.