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    How to perform a power reset on latest AWs?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Vasudev, Jul 8, 2016.

  1. Vasudev

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    As I said above, does anybody know how to do a power reset when battery is non removable? Is there anything like SMC reset or something like that?
     
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    Your question is confusing.
    First you mention a "power reset" which involves removing the battery.
    This seems to be what is commonly referred to as a power drain.
    You can do this by removing the bottom cover of the laptop. (its not intrusive)
    There is a cable there for the battery you unplug. While its unplugged, you then hold down the power button.

    If you are referring to clearing the CMOS you would then do the procedure @slayer2333 just mentioned.

    Both procedures require disconnecting the battery.
     
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    Thanks. I needed the power drain thing.
     
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    No problem. :)
     
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