Packard Bell EasyNote MB88-P-003 - Problem ... ... What happens if we remove the LCD from the main board - remove the connector

Tjharwin · 04-19-2009, 06:57 AM

I got this problem about a month ago, everywhere is trying to charge me £200+ to get it fixed, when I paid £700 for this laptop less than 18 months ago. Below is a pic:

That's what happens when it boots, and everything is split into 8 screens like that. Windows won't boot at all, I've reformatted it, still doesn't work.Windows won't boot in safe mode.

I'm lead to believe it's a problem with the graphics card chip, but I don't know. Any suggesstions on what the problem is and how I could fix it?

This is the laptop: http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,...9294448,00.htm

It first happened when I was playing Unreal Tournament 3, and the laptop froze. When I turned it off and back on, this happened. I played around with the motherboard, and it was working fine. Then after loading up Counter-Strike Source, it froze again. This time, I can't get it working.

qhn · 04-19-2009, 04:15 PM

You mentioned "reformat it", meaning you were able to re-install Windows? If so, any issues (bad screen presentation as stated) during the boot up of the installation CD and the installation?

cheers ...

Tjharwin · 04-19-2009, 05:30 PM

Yes, I managed to get onto the 'Packard Bell Recovery' thing by pressing F8 before it tried booting windows and I managed to reinstall Windows. But during the installation, the screen was identical to what you can see above.

qhn · 04-19-2009, 05:48 PM

Before we jump on a bad gpu, try plug in an external monitor and see if the problem is the same.

cheers ...

Tjharwin · 04-19-2009, 05:50 PM

I tried that with 1 monitor, didn't work. I'm going to try it with my TV when I find the VGA cable.

But windows refusing to load surely can't link to it?

qhn · 04-19-2009, 06:39 PM

Windows not loading ... Drivers, bad drive, bad ram ... I just want first see if we can eliminate the gpu issue.

cheers ...

Tjharwin · 04-19-2009, 06:41 PM

I did install 2 new memory sticks earlier this year. Maybe I should try putting the old ones back in?

qhn · 04-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Not a bad idea, also try just use one stick at a time.

cheers ...

Tjharwin · 04-20-2009, 09:42 AM

Tried 3 different sticks of memory, different times, different slots. Seems like it's not a memory problem.

I took a picture of the back with the 2 panels off, which are quite easy to unscrew. I thought it could help.

qhn · 04-20-2009, 10:39 AM

What happens if we remove the LCD from the main board - remove the connector - and use the notebook with just an external monitor plugged in? Would it freezes?

cheers ...

04-19-2009, 06:57 AM	#1
Tjharwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Credits: 222	Packard Bell EasyNote MB88-P-003 - Problems with screen and loading Windows I got this problem about a month ago, everywhere is trying to charge me £200+ to get it fixed, when I paid £700 for this laptop less than 18 months ago. Below is a pic: That's what happens when it boots, and everything is split into 8 screens like that. Windows won't boot at all, I've reformatted it, still doesn't work.Windows won't boot in safe mode. I'm lead to believe it's a problem with the graphics card chip, but I don't know. Any suggesstions on what the problem is and how I could fix it? This is the laptop: http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,...9294448,00.htm It first happened when I was playing Unreal Tournament 3, and the laptop froze. When I turned it off and back on, this happened. I played around with the motherboard, and it was working fine. Then after loading up Counter-Strike Source, it froze again. This time, I can't get it working. Last edited by Tjharwin; 04-19-2009 at 07:00 AM.

04-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
qhn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,059 Reviews: 8 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 54,594	You mentioned "reformat it", meaning you were able to re-install Windows? If so, any issues (bad screen presentation as stated) during the boot up of the installation CD and the installation? cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

04-19-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
qhn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,059 Reviews: 8 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 54,594	Before we jump on a bad gpu, try plug in an external monitor and see if the problem is the same. cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

04-19-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
qhn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,059 Reviews: 8 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 54,594	Windows not loading ... Drivers, bad drive, bad ram ... I just want first see if we can eliminate the gpu issue. cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

04-19-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
qhn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,059 Reviews: 8 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 54,594	Not a bad idea, also try just use one stick at a time. cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

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04-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#3
Tjharwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Credits: 222	Yes, I managed to get onto the 'Packard Bell Recovery' thing by pressing F8 before it tried booting windows and I managed to reinstall Windows. But during the installation, the screen was identical to what you can see above.

04-19-2009, 05:50 PM	#5
Tjharwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Credits: 222	I tried that with 1 monitor, didn't work. I'm going to try it with my TV when I find the VGA cable. But windows refusing to load surely can't link to it?

04-19-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
Tjharwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Credits: 222	I did install 2 new memory sticks earlier this year. Maybe I should try putting the old ones back in?

04-20-2009, 09:42 AM	#9
Tjharwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Credits: 222	Tried 3 different sticks of memory, different times, different slots. Seems like it's not a memory problem. I took a picture of the back with the 2 panels off, which are quite easy to unscrew. I thought it could help.

04-20-2009, 10:39 AM	#10
qhn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,059 Reviews: 8 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 54,594	What happens if we remove the LCD from the main board - remove the connector - and use the notebook with just an external monitor plugged in? Would it freezes? cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

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