I GOT THE VIDEO CARD TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for anyone else who is curious, you need to install this catalyst driver:
http://driverzone.com/node/183?sid=1121072*
Filename: vga_driver_amd_win7(win8)_13.10.exe
Description: VGA Driver Version:13.10 (2013/11/15)
Driver Version: 13.200.0.0000 (2013.09.11)
I found some random download link for it on an overclock forum. I will keep this file backed up and saved in case any other users need it :) I might even just make a 7zip bundle of all the drivers I used today and send that to anyone who has the same laptop (17-e028ca) as me. I have alerts emailed to me so If you have the same issue as me, please pm me and I will gladly send you all the drivers you need!
thanks again paul for all your help, couldnt have done it without you man! i have my laptop working yay!
*i cant figure out how to remove the links but if you click them please do not click on any download buttons there. potential spyware/malware! search ELSEWHERE for that driver, that website provides the name and file name ONLY