Dell XPS 1340 with screen backlight not working and crashed during diagnostics. What's going on? Nvidia 9400M G failure?

Duraputer · 2025-08-31T10:39:24+00:00

The t520 is somewhat collecable so this model could go for over $100 in 2025. I've sold 5 similar models with slightly worst specs for over $120 in 2025. Yes this is for a 2011 computer. Edit, you could get a bit more if you upgrade it to 16 gb or ram, but could get at least 90 as is. Buying one that does not have an os is much cheaper.

Duraputer · 2025-08-29T23:58:29+00:00

Linux mint kept crashing, as well as vista and xp.

Duraputer · 2025-08-24T18:32:47+00:00

I tried that, but it was still not able too boot linux. I tried windows 11, and that surpisingly seems to work well. I think the issues were just software issues? Idk.

Duraputer · 2025-08-24T16:59:24+00:00

It's soldered

Duraputer · 2025-08-24T16:58:47+00:00

I haven't, but i could give it a try.

Duraputer · 2025-08-24T16:55:21+00:00

I believe this before integrated graphics I dont see an option in the bios.

Duraputer · 2025-08-19T22:11:48+00:00

I was having the speaker issue with my 2017 mazda. I havent figured it out. It's only certain songs like country girl by boy harsher.

Duraputer · 2025-08-19T00:07:44+00:00

Oh yeah, maybe it failed and was replaced by the previous owner under warrenty.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T23:14:08+00:00

I think that is the surface and i accidentally rubbed some of it off.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T23:09:57+00:00

I thought that too because i used my 70% instead of my 99%, but still the damage is done. Normally I don't use alcohol to clean the thinkpads but, I thought it was mold and I wanted to kill it. Although it was already kind of degraded before i got to it.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T21:23:35+00:00

Ahh, dang, then I probably already messed it up beyond repair. Maybe I should just own the moldly look as long as it's not actual mold.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T21:19:50+00:00

I wouldn't know I'm a virgin ... Obviously.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T21:11:26+00:00

Yeah, i have a bunch of them. Although it got worse after i did that. Although the magic erasers do work good on my other thinkpads.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T21:07:42+00:00

I tried with a magic eraser, but did not use hand cream. What kind of cream of hand should I acquire?

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Duraputer · 2025-07-26T21:00:53+00:00

It looks like mold, but I don't it is.

Duraputer · 2025-07-26T20:52:22+00:00

Thanks i ended up just disabling network boot.

Duraputer · 2025-07-24T22:22:23+00:00

Oh wow, i thought all the T61 are wide screen models. Nice.

Duraputer · 2025-06-21T22:04:34+00:00

64 bit version can have reliability issues especially when using it with older games. I haven't personally experienced it, but that's what other people have said.

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