# My GTX 1650 blew out on my Ideapad L340. Can I purchase that part/component online and have it installed again? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [May 26, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108 "2024-05-26T19:58:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/1 "2024-05-26T19:58:48Z")
Best way I can describe it as “blew out”. I loaded up Ghost of Tsushima with gameday drivers pre-installed. Game loaded to the menu and when I was using it, the computer made a weird noise, like a crackle or pop. I had to restart the computer and only my Intel Chipset graphics can now be found. Can I order a GTX1650 component and get a repair place to install it? ---
**Author:** ![FinsToTheLeft](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/finstotheleft/32/2930_2.png) [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/2 "2024-05-26T20:08:27Z")
You can, but it may not be worth it. Check the Lenovo Parts site, you will need your serial number: > **[laptops and netbooks :: ideapad l series laptop :: l340 15irh...](https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/ideapad-l-series-laptop/l340-15irh-gaming/parts/search)** > > laptops and netbooks :: ideapad l series laptop :: l340 15irh gamingcontentdetail - Lenovo Support US ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/3 "2024-05-27T15:37:14Z")
There’s no guarantee the GPU chip itself was the failed component, or the only failed component. And if the GPU does need to be replaced, rework of the ball grid array soldering may be beyond the skills or toolset of the average hobbyist ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/4 "2024-05-27T15:52:09Z")
> [@gnoitall](#): > > There’s no guarantee the GPU chip itself was the failed component, or the only failed component. Thanks. The rest of the computer seems fine. It just went from a gamer laptop to a plain old regular laptop. Only difference appears to be no proper graphics card for gaming. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/5 "2024-05-27T16:11:07Z")
On top of the difficulty in installing it (it’s not a card so much as a chip soldered to the board), it’s unlikely you’ll be able to just buy a new one like you could a traditional video card. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/6 "2024-05-27T16:15:53Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > On top of the difficulty in installing it (it’s not a card so much as a chip soldered to the board), it’s unlikely you’ll be able to just buy a new one like you could a traditional video card. Sorry Yeah, that’s what I figured. It’s just over 4 years old; I used it to play a lot of games I had saved up until I had a computer to play on. It worked really well. Thankfully, my entire computer is not trashed, which gives me plenty of time to wait or search for a new one at some point. 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![md-2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9d8465/32.png) [@md-2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/md-2000)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/7 "2024-05-28T19:10:42Z")
I’m sure there are better now, anyway… [![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qiWnVboCCfkk2JgVern39L-1200-80.png.webp) ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qiWnVboCCfkk2JgVern39L-1200-80.png.webp) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/8 "2024-05-29T04:24:25Z")
You’ll have to replace the whole motherboard; just replacing the GPU chip isn’t something that can really be done most of the time. It looks like Lenovo has some relatively cheap motherboard replacements. The boards with GTX 1650 chips are in the $200-300 range. Click on “system boards” from this link: > **[laptops and netbooks :: ideapad l series laptop :: l340 15irh gaming :: 81lk...](https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/ideapad-l-series-laptop/l340-15irh-gaming/81lk/parts/display/buy-now?linkTrack=Caps%3ABody_SearchProduct&searchType=4&keyWordSearch=L340-15IRH%20Gaming%20Laptop%20%28ideapad%29%20-%20Type%2081LK)** > > laptops and netbooks :: ideapad l series laptop :: l340 15irh gaming :: 81lk - Lenovo Support US GTX 1650 gaming laptops seem to be in the $600-900 range these days, so it might be worth it if installation is cheap enough. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/9 "2024-05-29T21:19:24Z")
Your help here has been tremendous. How can I determine the EXACT motherboard I need? Any stickers on the bottom of my computer with specific model number info are gone. I don’t see the exact motherboard listed in System Information. I have a Lenovo Ideapad L340 Here is my quick look at Ebay for motherboards: > **[Lenovo GTX 1650 Motherboard for sale | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=lenovo%2Bgtx%2B1650%2Bmotherboard&_sacat=0)** > > Get the best deals for Lenovo GTX 1650 Motherboard at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/10 "2024-05-29T21:23:43Z")
Try the Lenovo Vantage app: > **[Lenovo Vantage - Official app in the Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfj4mv?amp%3Bgl=US&hl=en-us&gl=US)** > > Enhance your PC experience with Lenovo Vantage. Vantage is a free app that makes it easy to optimize your computer performance and enable your device security protection. With Vantage, you can: > > . Customize your PC for how you use it with hardware... ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/11 "2024-05-30T14:13:31Z")
I appreciate your and everyone else’s help. My shop says they will install one for about $100-$150. If I can get a board cheap enough, I might fix. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/12 "2024-05-30T14:59:50Z")
The question arises if you can get an upgraded motherboard (faster GPU or whatever) instead of the exact one. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gtx-1650-blew-out-on-my-ideapad-l340-can-i-purchase-that-part-component-online-and-have-it-installed-again/1002108/13 "2024-05-30T15:09:27Z")
It varies. Often, a line of laptops will have differing price points with different features, but all in the same case, and difference may be nothing more that different motherboards with comparable layouts and compatible connectors. But not always.