Qosmio F10-121 while startup screen becomes striped with big purples stripes

Hi !
I suddenly had a problem with my Qosmio. Perhaps someone could help me.
When I turn on my computer, the Qosmio logo appears (sound ok) and then, Windows logo. But here comes the problem, my screen becomes striped with big purples stripes. I can't do anything, it's totally unreadable... Windows can't be loaded, the Qosmio bips and reboot.
When I plug an external screen, it's the same thing.
I tried to use the restoration DVD, but for the instant, it changes nothing.
I see 2 issues:
- A video card problem (but Qosmio logo appears, and restoration DVDs menus are normal
- A big HDD failure (when I plug the internal Qosmio's dd on my other computer, it's very, very slow, and suddenly, HDD disappears)
So, if you have advices...
Thank you very much for your answers, and don't look at the mistakes.
Eric

I reply myself to complete informations.
I can't run the computer in qosmio mode. If my memory is good, I had only to use the tv little grey key when off. If i use the key, the computer shut on, but nothing on screen, caps lock is on.
Other anormality: I wanted to use Kaella fro linux to see if the video card was ok, but I can't boot on the cd, even pressing C key at startup...
I think he is dead. But I bought it only 2 years ago...
Thank's.
Eric

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