Very well known technique for certain problems (for graphics cards, laptops, generally large heatinng - cooling delta devices) yet another demonstration
who doesn't love smell of baked solder? 190°C, 8 minutes.
I got told off by the GF for baking boards in the oven, so had to go out and get one of these......such a handy bit of kit for bring hardware back to life!
You're not bringing it fully back to life. The best way is reballing, it's also costlier if you don't have access to it yourself. It's a scam nvidia used to get profit with laptops just after their guarantees expire.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q96n_nnDhxU
though a thinkpad of mine died exactly because of this, and because I didn't research enough before to find it's a known problem with these old nvidia GPUs
nice kit there, of course the best way is rework needed parts, no doubt. in the other hand, I rather spend my "soldering patiance" in real "hacking" stuff or some cool projects, also I drink too much coffee :) I have ATI GPU on that board, actually it should work just fine (despite Apple hate, they really do quality work on their parts) problem was me, I neglected to change a failing fan for long time, which was causing this problem I believe.
BTW, I'm TOTALLY speculating on gpu problem, may be GPU or VRAM is just fine, may be Intel graphics to GPU switcher causing this, or thunderbold/minidisplay port controller who knows, since I cannot pinpoint the problem, baking was the next logical step :)
Most likely the GPU. How did you even take it apart?
Are you saying BGA components are a scam?
If you're gonna bull shit... Atleast reupload the photo. That is Icecreamterror's photo, not your's (see source image URL)
I have a dv6000 series from the long ass time that Nvdia was pulling their BS with the Mobo and GPU. I have recently fixed the issue by replaces the silicone thermal piece between the gpu and heat sink with a true piece of copper. Temps max at 70C and the Arctic Silver 5 I used has not fully broken in yet. But because I spent as much on the 2 warranties as the computer cost me to buy I will never for as long as I live buy another Nvdia branded product and will try to stay away from anything associated hardware wise with them. That was such a horrible experience going through college on a day to day basis not knowing if my computer was going to die and not able to afford a new one. I also was unlucky enough to have my computer fixed just before the class action lawsuit and did not qualify to take part because my computer was working fine. Plus their idea of restitution was a freaking Compaq with way worse specs than my computer. I am sure AMD has had their issues in the past but I have not been burned by them. Until I do I will try my hardest not to buy Nvdia products.