sager np2092 video card busted

NP2092 is a Compal JFL92, has a 8600m GT. That card has a known history of failure. I think Compal GPU's are integrated into the MoBo so GPU replacement means MoBo replacement. You look like a candidate for baking your MoBo.

As powerpack mentioned, you can give "baking" a try first before deciding on buying new notebook or motherboard. Search our forum for "baking" "bake" and you will see loads of successful personal projects and tips.

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dlal just to be clear because I was not as clear as I could have been. You can replace the MoBo but it is not cheap. It will cost say $400 to $500? So most at that point if not under warranty start looking at new notebooks if MoBo replacement is what is needed. With the high cost of replacement and no guarantee of longevity combined with the rapid advancement in notebook performance and cost reduction. Makes the MoBo replacement equation just not worth it. You can replace new with as good or better for $1000 or less new and that would come with a warranty. So just makes it hard for most to spend $500 on repair.

So that is why baking is the obvious answer for many. Cost, a little bit of your time. What do you have to lose? Nothing really already not working, if it is the MoBo it would need replacement anyway so can't really hurt it.

As qhn said have a look at baking guides as I have not ever had to do. But to give you a general idea. You would remove the MoBo and put in an oven at around 400F for a set amount of time, 10 to 30 minutes. This allows both solders that may have failed to reconnect. And in your case where the general problem is material incompatibility causing separation to reconnect.

I do not know where to get a MoBo I would suggest you start with the reseller you bought the notebook from or any reseller. And of course ebay.

And while I am almost certain GPU is integrated into MoBo nothing wrong with confirming as I certainly do not know everything about all models. Sager's are one brand I know more about than many others but I can still be wrong.

Best of luck.

And for those considering buying a Sager consider buying from a good reseller. I say this because the support in a situation like this is important. Because I am familiar with Xotic let me mention them and what could be done. They would even after the main warranty expired. Would secure the part from Sager or Compal and the labor cost would be free. In this case it would still likely be more expensive than worth but it would be helpful to have that option.

You have nothing to lose at this instance Look into the Dell Section, there are a few threads and posts regarding the subject. Good luck.

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Link to the manual? Any personal pics to share?

Glad it works out for you.

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Good enough for us here. Thanks for sharing.

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Another baking success story! Betty Crocker would be proud.

I just wanted to say that I was having the exact same issue. My external monitor did not receive a signal nor did my laptop's monitor worked. I tried baking my card and had no luck. Tried it again a second time later that day and everything seems to be working well.

Nice. So how long has it been now? Do you have to watch out for anything when using the notebook? Less demanding process per example?

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Very helpful thread, I am happy the motherboard is baked and working again hopefully you can just buy yourself another powerful clevo someday.

It's been about 2-3 weeks and no trouble so far. I put new thermal compound on the processor and gpu as well. I'm thinking about buying a backup gpu as I believe I will more likely than not run into this same problem down the road.

Not sure about a backup GPU unless you can get a new one. Everything out there at the moment is just baked hardware

I baked one of my GPU twice so far, still running good

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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Even if the card was unused, it still has the possibility in breaking down again as all cards manufactured by Nvidia were faulty. I suppose if the problem occurs once again I'll just bake the card again. Hopefully it lasts until my next upgrade (maybe when I graduate).

Sure it would, wishing you luck and hurry up with the graduation

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I am ready to reassemble my laptop and have a problem. What are those blue pads on the heatsink/vga? Can I reuse them? If not. Where can I buy them?

Thanks.