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Need help installing a new video card in I-6000

post #1 of 11
8/16/09 at 1:18pm
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I got a new video card for my Inspiron 6000, but I'm not too sure I know how to install it. Can anyone walk me through it or point me to a site that offers a tutorial?

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post #2 of 11
8/16/09 at 6:08pm
There is no need to create a dup thread; just bump it should you need ;-)

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post #3 of 11
8/18/09 at 1:49am
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There is no need to create a dup thread; just bump it should you need ;-)

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I just posted it for those who aren't involved in the other thread.
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post #4 of 11
8/19/09 at 2:38pm
Dells Web site has the Service manual online just goto Support link, and enter your model number, and look for Manuals link
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post #5 of 11
8/19/09 at 3:55pm
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Dells Web site has the Service manual online just goto Support link, and enter your model number, and look for Manuals link
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post #6 of 11
8/19/09 at 4:00pm
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So when I install the new card, will I need to do anything else like download new drivers?
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post #7 of 11
8/19/09 at 6:01pm
if it is the same card no, if its not then I would have the driver downloaded and ready to install when you boot up with the new card in.

You also may want to uninstal the old drivers just prior to replacing the GPU
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post #8 of 11
8/19/09 at 7:01pm
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if it is the same card no, if its not then I would have the driver downloaded and ready to install when you boot up with the new card in.

You also may want to uninstal the old drivers just prior to replacing the GPU
I just installed the new card and got nothing but a black screen when I booted. Any idea what the problem could be?
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post #9 of 11
8/19/09 at 9:40pm
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Ok, I got it working but I'm not sure I'm loving the way it looks. Does anyone have any optimized color settings for this card and a WSXGA monitor?
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post #10 of 11
8/20/09 at 5:03am
Try with updating the driver and some resolution options. Pics or screen shots?

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post #11 of 11
8/21/09 at 12:01am
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Try with updating the driver and some resolution options. Pics or screen shots?

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I installed the correct drivers and was able to get it to work, but the screen has gone black a couple times while I was using it. The card wasn't brand new, so I suspect it's faulty. The place where I bought it is sending me another one.
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