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MSI GS70: Options for fan replacement

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:59:31 -0700

Hi all,

I recently bought an MSI gaming laptop (the GS66) The performance and specs are generally find but the fan seems to make a lot of noise. You can adjust the settings to make it work less hard, but that makes the machine heat up too much when in gaming mode.

My question: Is there a high quality fan out there that I could replace the existing one with? One that performs better and makes less noise.

Keen to hear your insights and with kind regards, Jasper

⟐ Answer accepted December 04, 2022 at 10:59 MST

MSI GS70: I would like to repair my screen

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:27:51 -0700

I would like to repair my screen. The frame is breaking and i need to install a new one.

⟐ Edited September 12, 2022 at 13:27 MST

MSI GS70: Where can I find the aluminium body? (including screen body)

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:56:42 -0700

Hi there!

I accidentally dropped my laptop and the body (even the screen) was damaged. Do you know if is it possible to find replacement for these parts?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answer deleted September 12, 2022 at 6:56 MST

MSI GS70: No display on device. Replaced LCD, LCD Cable, and motherboard

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:01:09 -0700

The Model is MSI GL703VM-NH74. Computer does not display on LCD but will on an external monitor. Disconnected everything from the motherboard, tried a new SSD and RAM. Replaced the entire motherboard, replaced the LCD panel, and replaced the LCD cable. Still no display on the computer, and not sure what to try next.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answer edited March 10, 2022 at 1:01 MST

MSI GS70: How Do I Factory Reset My Laptop

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:43:06 -0700

I Forgot My Password Since I Had Bought Anothe Laptop After Thinking This One Was Broke But I Fixed It But I Cant Remeber The Password So How Can I Erase And Restart My Laptop Back To Factory Settings

⟐ Answer edited October 02, 2023 at 8:43 MST

MSI GS70: How can fix my msi gs70 spacebar?

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:18:21 -0700

Whenever I click the spacebar on the outer (left or right) edges I have to click really hard for the laptop to register it as a key press. Sometimes no matter how hard I press or if I even hold down the spacebar key it won't register a click. It works fine if I press near the middle.

⟐ Commented March 19, 2021 at 5:18 MST

MSI GS70: Hackintosh installation as second OS

Fri, 24 May 2019 06:02:40 -0700

Hello all,

I want to install Hackintosh as second OS next to Windows 10.

Anyone have experience with this? I've looked at several guides but they don't work (for me)

I have acces to OSX in VirtualBox if that makes a diffrence.

Kind regards,

Niels

⟐ Answer accepted May 24, 2019 at 6:02 MST

MSI GS70: Start up shutting off when MSI logo shows.

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:34:16 -0700

When I turn on my laptop it gets to the MSI logo then shuts off. I can get to BIOS by hitting enter while booting up. I don't know where to go from there.

⟐ Commented March 29, 2019 at 10:34 MST

MSI GS70: Random black screen, fixed by hibernating, happens randomly

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:15:30 -0700

Hello,

I've been experiencing a problem where my laptop screen will randomly go black while I'm working, even though the machine is still running.

If I put the laptop into hibernate and wake it up again, it fixes the screen problem.

I am wondering if anyone knows what the problem could be.

⟐ Commented July 14, 2018 at 19:15 MST

MSI GS70: Laptop not performing as expected

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:58:51 -0700

Hi all,

My laptop is not performing as expected, when i play a game it does not feel 60 fps, when hitting over 60 fps constantly. but when i watch a youtube video about that same game it feels a lot smoother.

This laptop has dual GPU's installed, perhaps it has something to do with that?

And i know for sure the screen is 60 hertz and i have verified this by using blurbusters.

The exact model is a GS70 6QD

⟐ Commented July 03, 2018 at 7:58 MST

MSI GS70: CPU getting really hot and Nvidia GPU turning on without a reason.

Mon, 28 May 2018 23:55:45 -0700

Hi all,

I have this laptop for some time now and i have 2 problems with it...

The first is that the CPU gets very hot 55-70 degrees while not even under load (general use like watching youtube) and yes i have used compressed air to blow dust out.

Second is that this laptop has 2 GPU' s one Intel intergrated one and one from Nvidia dedicated for gaming. But the problem is that the Nvidia GPU keeps getting activated while i'm not even gaming causing to fans to go absolutely mental.... because it thinks well the Nvidia GPU is active so the user must be gaming

I hope anyone knows a fix to at least 1 of the problems...

Kind regards,

Niels

⟐ Comment deleted May 28, 2018 at 23:55 MST

MSI GS70: Where can I order a replacement fan for the GPU?

Fri, 25 May 2018 23:01:33 -0700

My GPU fan is making extremely loud noises when it is running, (Basically, whenever my power cord is connected) and it sounds like the bearing is failing. I got one of the first models and I can't find a place to buy a replacement fan.

I live in the Netherlands.

⟐ Answered May 25, 2018 at 23:01 MST

MSI GS70: Bad hinge, loose cover

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:38:12 -0700

I have the MSI Gs70 Stealth and the right hinge is loose and I have a hard time opening/closing the lid... Any hints?

⟐ Commented January 19, 2018 at 2:38 MST

MSI GS70: USB Ports are listed in Device Manager, but don't work

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:02:13 -0700

Hello Everyone,

I have the MSI GS70 (purchased in 2014). Recently I had to send my unit in for RMA because several keys on the keyboard had/were failing, and the screen had to be used at about a 120 degree angle because of the connection ended up being loose/failing to the mobo.

Initially the laptop was sent to MSI for the keyboard replacement, and then to XoticPC for the screen repair/replacement.

I received my PC back yesterday and both things that needed to be repaired work flawlessly.

But now none of my USB ports appear to work. They are listed in the Device Manager, uninstalling and reinstalling them through the device manager effected no change, and performing an EC reset effected no change. I've tried multiple USB peripherals (mouse, flashdrives, etc.) and received nothing.

The Flashdrives with lights didn't light up at all leading me to believe that the USB ports are recognized by the system, but are receiving no power.

Any thoughts on what I might try to get these working prior to needing another RMA?

⟐ Answered October 19, 2017 at 11:02 MST

MSI GS70: Change QWERTY for AZERTY keyboard

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:13:51 -0700

Hey

I wonder if it is possible to change the QWERTY keyboard of the MSI GS70 Stealth Pro with an AZERTY one.

How would I be able to do that? Where to order? How to replace?

At this moment this is my most pressing concern in buying the device.

Kind regards

Bavo

⟐ Answered October 12, 2017 at 15:13 MST

MSI GS70: How can I get my laptop to turn on again?

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 10:46:22 -0700

My laptop suddenly died a while back and I haven't been able to fix it. Basically, the computer won't turn on at all. I've tried jumping the power button and couldn't even get a fan wiggle. The only indication that there is some hope is the charging light. The light turns on when I plug in the cable, but nothing I've tried worked.

What do you guys think?

⟐ Commented March 27, 2017 at 10:46 MST

MSI GS70: From where can I find this IC chip?

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:37:26 -0700

My Laptop stopped working because of a broken IC on it

experts said that you have to change the motherboard or the chip if you found it

Here's a picture

http://imgur.com/2ZPcf8G

http://imgur.com/PV84o61

Can you guys tell me from where can i find it?

⟐ Commented March 27, 2016 at 12:37 MST

MSI GS70: MSI GS70 Compatible HDDs and mSATAs drives

Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:35:22 -0700

What HDDs and mSATAs are compatible with MSI GS70 ?

Thanks

Anthony