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rdhinman

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October 22nd, 2005 18:00

Dimension 2350 - Broken Integrated Video Socket

I have a totally mangled VGA socket. I have pulled the motherboard, and the socket fell off in my hand. I need to either have a new socket installed, or install a PCI video card replacement.

If I install a video card, will I be able to get the computer up and running enough so that I can disable the intergrated video? Is there a jumper to turn off integrated video?

Am I fragged and need to buy a new motherboard?

Thanks.

Bob

WorthaMillion99

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October 22nd, 2005 18:00

Never heard this befor but if you had video card detection on auto and if u buy a good card your system should be fine. But then again i have no clue what i am talking about very much

Brainonska511

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October 22nd, 2005 19:00

You can't buy another integrated video port. You would need to get a PCI video card, but that may not work because you would have to turn off the integrated video in the bios. If you navigate the BIOS blind, go right ahead.

If you go for the new motherboard, you may as well buy a new computer since the cost for the mobo will probably not be worth it for such a low end system. If you ever want to any kind of GPU upgrading on a new system, stay away from the Dim. 2400 and 3000.

rdhinman

5 Posts

October 23rd, 2005 20:00

Well I guess I don't have anything to lose.  Going to try desoldering the bad DB15 and solder a new one in place.
 
Thanks for replies.
 
Bob

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