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November 27th, 2009 20:00
Error Code 5300:0119 | Video Memory Failed
Hi Dell - my wife's laptop (Inspiron 9400) screen died recently. After playing with it the screen (kinda) came partially alive, and I was able to get into the diagnostics tool.
It showed multiple errors on Video Memory, error code 5300:0119.
I am assuming it requires at new video card.
Can you let me know
a) if this is correct and
b) where I can get it from, and how much? (Canada)
Many thanks
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ejn63
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November 28th, 2009 03:00
Yes, the video card has failed. I wouldn't bother buying another nVidia card - they're all a few years old now and whatever you buy will simply fail again in a few days, weeks or months - and come with only a 90-day warranty.
The ATI X1400 card for these models is reliable and costs less than the nVidia options - figure on $200-250US for one. You can find them from parts-people.com, impactcomptuers.com, or other Dell parts resellers.
FocusedMoments
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November 28th, 2009 06:00
That's really helpful - thank you so much!! I'll be ordering one shortly :)
BigDaddyCF
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November 29th, 2009 03:00
you might try baking it if your out of warranty as a last resort and at your own risk
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1421792
my post on the subject might have some more information that would be helpfull
http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1034471576&postcount=499