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    Alienware 15 R1 sometimes wont turn off

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Aleckhz, May 6, 2016.

  1. Aleckhz

    Aleckhz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sometimes when i turn off my pc windows shut down fine but the light still on and y hear the fan spin really fast

    I format my pc today and the problem persist, i dont know what could be, i thought that was some driver but no

    Any thoughts?

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    Aleckhz, May 6, 2016
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    you update the BIOS ??? i am using the A06 in the same system and i dont have problems
     
    judal57, May 6, 2016
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    Im in A00 because i ear is the best i will try

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    Aleckhz, May 6, 2016
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    For me the best is the A06 ...
     
    judal57, May 7, 2016
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    I just installed A06 and use them a couple of hours then shutt down and the same happends

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    Aleckhz, May 7, 2016
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    Which OS do you have?

    Depending on the OS, you could disable Hybrid Shutdown.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 10, 2016
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    Windows 10

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    Try disabling Hybrd Shutdown.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 10, 2016
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    Didn't work, it was already disabled, because when i bought a ssd y turn off the hibernate

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    Aleckhz, May 11, 2016
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