T60p video problem (not driver issue)

I have a T60p (Model Number 8744-C9U). It has a ATI graphics chipset (exact model unknown).
Few weeks ago I had a Fan Error. I found a replacement fan assembly with help from this forum and replaced it. The replacement seems to have gone OK and I do not see the Fan Error on boot up. Heat is also being dissipated from the vents at the side and back.
But, the video on the LCD seems scrambled. I tried an external monitor with the same results. I can make out some letters sometimes but for the most part the graphics is wrong.
During initial boot, I can enter the setup screens and can read most of the screen fine. The laptop has Ubuntu on it and I can see the Ubuntu logo (though not 100% clear) as well. After that the screen is scrambled.
I tried to test with PC Doctor from the Lenovo forum. Most of the tests pass. I tried the video test as well and it seems to work, except that the lines or block are not clear.
Any suggestions on next steps? Could the graphics chipset be fried because of the earlier fan issue? Could I have done something wrong while replacing the fan assembly.
Thanks

VS1809 wrote:
Is the GPU field replaceable? Or do I need to replace the system board?  Thanks
It's not FRU, entire system board would need to be replaced, sorry!
Hope this answers your question.
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