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The GPU is soldered on the board. You will have to replace the entire thing. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-XPS-M1710-Intel-Laptop-Motherboard-s478-CF739/202515743522?epid=16026436835&hash=item2f26e10322:g:ZmAAAOSwl5Jb-~44

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So I have had a Dell XPS  M1710 since it came out. Got it from my dad in 2007 but there is a problem now. There are some green artifacts on the display (also show up on external monitor) Dell expert told me that it is a GPU failure. I am just wondering, is it worth buying a new GPU for $12 and install it myself or to buy a new laptop. I have been a huge fan of Dell laptops and really don't want to get rid of this one. Oh and also, if I apply pressure to the palm rest the artifacts go away but come back when I let go

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11 hours ago, Meowster said:

So I have had a Dell XPS  M1710 since it came out. Got it from my dad in 2007 but there is a problem now. There are some green artifacts on the display (also show up on external monitor) Dell expert told me that it is a GPU failure. I am just wondering, is it worth buying a new GPU for $12 and install it myself or to buy a new laptop. I have been a huge fan of Dell laptops and really don't want to get rid of this one. Oh and also, if I apply pressure to the palm rest the artifacts go away but come back when I let go

I'd start by opening up the laptop and seeing if something is loose/partially disconnected.  If you can push on the palm rest and the issue goes away that might be the case.

 

If the GPU is serviceable and you can find a replacement for that cheap you might as well give it a try.  Otherwise, it's a 13+ year old device and might just be time to replace it.

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this is a laptop right?
make sure you can actually remove your GPU, I know some of the older laptops they soldered to the MOBO

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The GPU is soldered on the board. You will have to replace the entire thing. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-XPS-M1710-Intel-Laptop-Motherboard-s478-CF739/202515743522?epid=16026436835&hash=item2f26e10322:g:ZmAAAOSwl5Jb-~44

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15 hours ago, Lord Xeb said:

The GPU is soldered on the board. You will have to replace the entire thing. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-XPS-M1710-Intel-Laptop-Motherboard-s478-CF739/202515743522?epid=16026436835&hash=item2f26e10322:g:ZmAAAOSwl5Jb-~44

Bought a new one, should be coming on Tuesday :) 

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