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    Alienware 15R1 won't shut down after fresh clean install

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by RatioKiller, Nov 25, 2016.

  1. RatioKiller

    RatioKiller Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, so basically the title is it, I was having problems with my 15R1 (NOT EQUAL blah blah error) so I decided to do a fresh install. Everything is working well, but it will not shut off. It goes through the sequence, but in the end the lights still are on (I actually haven't installed the commander 4.0 yet, figured i didn't need it). Any and all help would be great. So far every time I am forced to hold down the power point for it to actually turn off..
     
    RatioKiller, Nov 25, 2016
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  2. judal57

    judal57 Notebook Deity

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    can be the HDD cable ... that was causing my problem ... the hdd didnt want to shot down ...
    when all is off unless the light ... look at the indicator leds and press the power button, look if the indicator led for the hdd bleed when you press power button
    you can try using alcohol on the hdd cable connectors if that is the case
     
    judal57, Nov 25, 2016
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  3. Vasudev

    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Disable Fast Startup and do you've any 3rd party AVs that's incompatible with latest Win 10 Anniversary?
     
    Vasudev, Nov 27, 2016
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