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==Problem description==
==Problem description==
When the discrete GPU fails on this laptop, it's easier to just disable it instead of replacing to get the laptop working again.
When the discrete GPU fails on this laptop, it's easier to just disable it instead of replacing to get the laptop working again.

Latest revision as of 18:52, 8 January 2024

Disabling discrete GPU on Asus A75V/K75V
Device Asus A75V/K75V
Affects part(s) Motherboard
Needs equipment Soldering Iron
Difficulty ◉◉◉◌ Hard
Type Soldering


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Problem description

When the discrete GPU fails on this laptop, it's easier to just disable it instead of replacing to get the laptop working again.

This guide is valid for various Asus models from series A75 and K75, equiped with Compal LA-8371P board.

The screenshots are from Rev. 1.1 boardview.

Figure 1.
Figure 2

Symptoms

  • Dead GPU

Solution

  • Remove PL901. See Fig. 1.
  • Remove PU901. See Fig. 2.
  • Optionally, PQ901/2/3/4 can be removed, for reuse in other repair projects.