The Unofficial Asus Z71V Support Thread

[netjetter]

Originally Posted by Djembe

like Ken said, don't forget the screws on the bottom. After you unscrew them, there are three tabs on the top of the keyboard. press them in with a small flathead screwdriver, and you can lift the keyboard out. the RAM slot is under the lower left section of the keyboard.

Ok, I'm still a newbe. I found the two screws marked <k> on the bottom (also tried removing all the others I could find underneath to no avail). After I remove the two <k> screws, where are these tabs, exactly? I would appreciate very detailed instructions. Just trying to add another 1 GB of RAM ...

A drawing would be helpful!

Thanks!

[Djembe]

Originally Posted by netjetter

Ok, I'm still a newbe. I found the two screws marked <k> on the bottom (also tried removing all the others I could find underneath to no avail). After I remove the two <k> screws, where are these tabs, exactly? I would appreciate very detailed instructions. Just trying to add another 1 GB of RAM ...

A drawing would be helpful!

Thanks!

I attached a screenshot of the applicable page in the Z71v hardware manual

and here's what it looks like after you pop out the keyboard

(image courtesy of member Flabby at z71 forums)

[netjetter]

Thank you. The manual I downloaded from the ASUS site didn't have any such pics. I'll give it a try and hope I don't break anything in the process!

[Djembe]

you can get the version with pictures here: http://www.z71forums.com/Downloads/Z71VInstallGuide.pdf

[netjetter]

Cool! I got the manual and did the RAM install. I think I bent the tabs a bit, but everything seems to be working just fine. Thanks again!

(Why they don't just put the expansion slot under an easily removable cover in the bottom is beyond me ...

[anderdj]

Hi there

Got a problem with my Z71v - I think I fried my vid card. Is this the right place to post a help request?

Basically, I was playing Prince of Persia and the system completely froze up (had to hard reset). When it restarted the Windows logo appeared, but there are weird vertical lines through the display. After the Windows logo the screen went blacl and wouldn't recover. I restarted in Safe mode and got into my desktop, and after fooling around a little I disabled the GeForce adapter. Now I can start up normally, but I am stuck with the graphics from Safe mode, and there are still lines in the display. Is there any way to replace the vid card if it is fried, or does it require a whole new motherboard? Is there somewhere I can buy the Mobo without replacing the whole unit?

Thanks a lot

[Djembe]

Originally Posted by anderdj

Hi there

Got a problem with my Z71v - I think I fried my vid card. Is this the right place to post a help request?

Basically, I was playing Prince of Persia and the system completely froze up (had to hard reset). When it restarted the Windows logo appeared, but there are weird vertical lines through the display. After the Windows logo the screen went blacl and wouldn't recover. I restarted in Safe mode and got into my desktop, and after fooling around a little I disabled the GeForce adapter. Now I can start up normally, but I am stuck with the graphics from Safe mode, and there are still lines in the display. Is there any way to replace the vid card if it is fried, or does it require a whole new motherboard? Is there somewhere I can buy the Mobo without replacing the whole unit?

Thanks a lot

The video card is replaceable on its own. You don't need a new motherboard. I'd suggest talking to the reseller you bought the notebook from to see if you can get a replacement. Asus' e-store is currently only selling the 64 MB version of the Z71v graphics card, which would entail a performance hit from the 128 MB version that most people have.

[netjetter]

Well, I'm not having a good year. My monitor has cracked and along several of the crack lines there is black (LCD fluid?) leaking under the screen. In the event it gets worse and I can no longer see anything on the monitor, what are my options for replacement? Anyone have an idea of cost, time, and/or suggested repair locations with contact numbers/email addresses? I'm in North Carolina, but bought mine via online order from a place in California (RJTech, I think). I'm looking for somewhere convenient and relatively reasonable in price vs. buying a whole new notebook.

Thanks.

[anderdj]

FYI - there are 3 or 4 Z71v LCD screens selling on Ebay for about $200 (plus shipping). I am NOT one of the sellers; just letting you know

[zodiacs]

Hi guys, I remember solving this problem before, but I forgot how. My computer turns on automatically, it's something with the wireless, could someone help me out?

[anderdj]

Originally Posted by zodiacs

Hi guys, I remember solving this problem before, but I forgot how. My computer turns on automatically, it's something with the wireless, could someone help me out?

What problem are you talking about? The same one I am having with my video?

[Muhaha]

Originally Posted by anderdj

Hi there

Got a problem with my Z71v - I think I fried my vid card. Is this the right place to post a help request?

Basically, I was playing Prince of Persia and the system completely froze up (had to hard reset). When it restarted the Windows logo appeared, but there are weird vertical lines through the display. After the Windows logo the screen went blacl and wouldn't recover. I restarted in Safe mode and got into my desktop, and after fooling around a little I disabled the GeForce adapter. Now I can start up normally, but I am stuck with the graphics from Safe mode, and there are still lines in the display. Is there any way to replace the vid card if it is fried, or does it require a whole new motherboard? Is there somewhere I can buy the Mobo without replacing the whole unit?

Thanks a lot

I have the exact same problem as you. I get green vertical lines when booting into windows and on my desktop. I've tried almost every nvidia driver but all cuase a blue screen of death when booting into windows. I did find a temporary solution that will allow you to use your laptop at a comfortable resolution and color setting... Google Mepis, its a linux distro, and try out the live cd feature to see if it works for you. Its an alternative if your not in a hurry to replace your card. I've been running it like this for 3 months and its okay as long as I dont run any 3d programs. You can get a replacement card at asus estore but they are not accepting orders at the moment so you really have no other options unless you can find a reseller who still has these cards in stock.

[Muhaha]

This site will replace your card for you but the price is STEEP.
http://www.geared2play.com/store/pro...ries/parts.htm

[anderdj]

Originally Posted by Muhaha

I have the exact same problem as you. I get green vertical lines when booting into windows and on my desktop. I've tried almost every nvidia driver but all cuase a blue screen of death when booting into windows. I did find a temporary solution that will allow you to use your laptop at a comfortable resolution and color setting... Google Mepis, its a linux distro, and try out the live cd feature to see if it works for you. Its an alternative if your not in a hurry to replace your card. I've been running it like this for 3 months and its okay as long as I dont run any 3d programs. You can get a replacement card at asus estore but they are not accepting orders at the moment so you really have no other options unless you can find a reseller who still has these cards in stock.

THANK YOU so much, Muhaha - I really appreciate the tip. Now, I have NO experience with Linux at all. I looked at DLing Mepis from their site, but it looks like an ISO file. DO I have to load that into Daemon Tools or Alcohol or something like that? Is setting it up fairly straightforward or do I need to read up on it somewhere? Also, I currently have the vid card disabled and I can load up with the safe mode-type graphics. Once I get Mepis loaded should I re-enable the vid card? I guess I'll tinker with it and get back to you if I really can't figure it out. Thanks again - much appreciated.

[Djembe]

Originally Posted by anderdj

THANK YOU so much, Muhaha - I really appreciate the tip. Now, I have NO experience with Linux at all. I looked at DLing Mepis from their site, but it looks like an ISO file. DO I have to load that into Daemon Tools or Alcohol or something like that? Is setting it up fairly straightforward or do I need to read up on it somewhere? Also, I currently have the vid card disabled and I can load up with the safe mode-type graphics. Once I get Mepis loaded should I re-enable the vid card? I guess I'll tinker with it and get back to you if I really can't figure it out. Thanks again - much appreciated.

Mepis, like Ubuntu (the version of Linux I use), needs to be burned to a CD. The ISO is the CD image, and you can use Nero to burn it. After you've burned the CD, restart the computer and hit F2 to go to the BIOS menu. change the boot order so the computer boots from the DVD drive first, and then save your changes. it should then boot from the CD, and the OS will start. It may take a while to get going, as it is figuring out what it needs to run on your system. Once it starts, your graphics card will be enabled again and running. Then you can play around with it and decide if you like it or not. If you do, you can install it to your hard drive, and f you don't or you want to get more experience with it first, you can continue using the CD (or if you don't like it, you can throw it away!), and it won't make any changes to your system.