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  • Nvidia
  • XFX
  • Geforce
  • Graphics
  • Gtx
  • Graphics Cards
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July 30, 2013 8:37:13 AM

Hello everyone!

I'm suffering from a strange problem and I need some help from you guys.
I just opened the chassis and disassemble the graphics card (XFX GTX 460) from my PC. I cleaned it with a blower and then assembled again. And now it's not working anymore. I'm getting no display when the monitor cable is plugged into the card. But the strange thing is the built-in IGP is showing display when I plugged the monitor cable into it, even the card is still present! :ouch: 
Please help me to solve this. :(  Thanks in advance. :) 

My current system is--
* GIGABYTE H55M-USB3
* Core i3 530 @ 2.93GHz
* 1x4GB DDR3 @ 1333MHz
* Samsung Spinpoint F3 7200RPM
* and the graphics.. XFX GeFORCE GTX 460 1GB GDDR5

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July 30, 2013 8:52:07 AM

At most cases, the IGP is only activated if an external video card is not connected. It seems your mobo isn't recognizing your gpu anymore but it's worth a check in BIOS settings.

You can try to insert the gpu in another slot or another machine. In the last case, it can indicate a faulty card.
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a b U Graphics card
July 30, 2013 9:15:21 AM

Did you plug both power connectors back into the GPU?
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July 30, 2013 9:44:15 AM

mmiquegami said:
At most cases, the IGP is only activated if an external video card is not connected. It seems your mobo isn't recognizing your gpu anymore but it's worth a check in BIOS settings.

You can try to insert the gpu in another slot or another machine. In the last case, it can indicate a faulty card.


I tried connecting this with one of my brothers PC. Same happened!
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July 30, 2013 9:45:04 AM

J_E_D_70 said:
Did you plug both power connectors back into the GPU?


Yes, plugged in.
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a b U Graphics card
July 30, 2013 10:14:09 AM

If it fails to work on two PCs I'm thinking you fried the card, either knocking something loose or static discharge from the blower (that's why compressed air in a can is preferred).
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July 30, 2013 11:00:15 AM

J_E_D_70 said:
If it fails to work on two PCs I'm thinking you fried the card, either knocking something loose or static discharge from the blower (that's why compressed air in a can is preferred).


Can it be repaired if I go to the any repair center? Thanks!
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a b U Graphics card
July 30, 2013 11:47:55 AM

Have to ask the local shop. But, given that the 460 is now three series old it may be time to look at a new card (since your whole system is older, could get like a radeon 7770 for cheap).

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August 12, 2013 7:24:24 AM

Cookiemonster199 said:
Ok if its fried ive got this crazy idea it might work for you cause it worked for me. Try baking your card in the oven : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmzGnjJNZrM follow this video and it hope fully should work :) 


Hilarious. :D  But I've sent my card to doctor already.
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August 12, 2013 9:16:26 AM

I actually did that to a 8800GTX three times to keep it alive for a year. Having done, that tho, I still recommend a new card as soon as you can if the shop can't fix it.
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August 12, 2013 9:49:19 PM

J_E_D_70 said:
I actually did that to a 8800GTX three times to keep it alive for a year. Having done, that tho, I still recommend a new card as soon as you can if the shop can't fix it.


I still cant belive it how that works its strange as ive done it to about 3 video cards already lol
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