Confused?

Out of curiosity if my laptop has a lot of dust in it could that be the problem?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
2934 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) HD Graphics
If it is dusty enough and been running too hot for too long, and not noticed, then yes it can and will cause components to fail prematurely. This is true for any type of electronics/computers, and even more so for a laptop with its limited cooling capabilities.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Me
OS
Win 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
FX-8350 @ 4.6 GHz so far
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 EVO
Memory
ADATA XPG V1 Series Black 8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire R9 270x Dual-X
Sound Card
Xonar DGX w/ Corsair Vengence 1300
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S232HL Abid
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
120 GB OCZ Vertex 3
500 GB Seagate 7200.12
PSU
Antec Earthwatts 650W Green
Case
Antec Three Hundred
Cooling
Cooler Master 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Logitech G500s
Internet Speed
35000/3000
ill have to buy a can of air then to clear the dust out
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
2934 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) HD Graphics

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
2934 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Added photo of my problem i think its to do with switchable graphics

Its says you have intel hd graphics when it should say (i think) you have radeon hd 5470 im pretty sure its nothing to do with dust
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
2934 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Would it help if i did a full search like complete search and uninstall all ati and intel and amd

Because im pretty sure that the complete os reinstall i did didnt delete everything?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
2934 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) HD Graphics
btw that was the wrong display driver you gave i have a 3060sa laptop not 3073ca
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
2934 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) HD Graphics
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