m9750 VGA Output without GPU

Due to a tiny LCD crack, my m9750 has been stationary for a number of years: even so, it's enjoyed a happy second life as a desktop and has always worked quite well for Web browsing and such.

Lately, though, some things have happened...

1. I heard the fans working very loudly one day while I wasn't using the computer, but I didn't think much of it.
2. The next time I went to use it, the computer would power up (Windows startup sound, blind keyboard entry of my Windows password, etc.) but the screen was totally black (i.e. OFF - no backlight, no picture, nothing).
3. I removed my single graphics card. The computer booted successfully again, but instead of the screen being off, it was on... with a massive crack, lots of lines, and a giant black spot. Even without the graphics card in, the monitor was still clearly getting data - you could see the lines change a bit as I blindly navigated Windows.
4. I figured, ok, that's fine, I have spare monitors. I'll just hook up a VGA cable. I don't need this thing portable, anyway. However, the m9750 doesn't seem to be outputting to the monitor.
5. I tried the oven trick on the graphics card, but it's still not outputting to my monitor: with or without my (likely broken) graphics card inserted.

So what are my options? I don't want to spend $$$ here when I have a perfectly working computer and a perfectly working monitor but apparently no way to connect the two.

Anyone have any ideas???

Thanks!

 

I didn't think the 9750 had an integrated GPU like the m15x did. You sure it does and that the screen seems to be actually moving because of the OS and not just because it is broken?

 

Can't say I'm 100% positive, but it sure looks like it.

 

Reading further online it REALLY looks like it does not. Your laptop is sli though, did just the slave card go bad, or just the master, or did you only have one card in your configuration? My guess is you just need to spend the $$ and get another card. A 3870 has been tested and confirmed working in your laptop by users which can be bought on ebay ~$100, are more reliable, and are a performance upgrade. If you get a slave card though you may have to flash it with a master VBIOS for it to work. If you want a cheaper option and don't care about performance Ztronics sells the 8600M for $70 and it should work out of the box. Option 3, you unload the laptop on ebay for parts.

 

You wouldnt get any display at all with no graphics cards in - I presume you have pulled the slave card to get some display. There may be a fault with the primary graphics card - it is labelled "Daughter" card.

 

You should try resetting the bios, not much else you can do with out spending money.
Small chance it will work, but its worth a shot. Unplug the CMOS battery, and system battery, disconnect power, wait 10 mins, and press the power button a few times, with out any power.