Faulty display due to Graphics card

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nair SL

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Jul 31, 2013, 12:13:22 AM7/31/13

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Hello people,

My laptop's video card is kaput. Lastly I remember seeing colours on my screen was when it showed horizontal rainbows & ultimately a pale greyscale. So I understand some wiring is dissolved in the high heat emitting chip of my Nvidia 8400G.

I tried to repair this chipset at a local shop which indeed he forcefully did at the name of diagnosis & was running for another month. But now its blown again!

Also note that the computer boots up normally & launches the welcome screen (though it is not visibe, I can hear the noise & lights).

So guys here is the question.

1. Can I share the display alone with my TV & continue using the Laptop?

2. I want to finally replace this Graphics. Please suggest what should I buy?

Regarding 1, since my Acer 4520G doesn't have a HDMI port, a vga - vga connection is in my mind. Only worries to me is the apparent display switch without the screen being visible.