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    Alienlights on the back of the screen

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Charismaztex, May 2, 2011.

  1. Charismaztex

    Charismaztex Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    To new M14x owners: the little alien eyes on the alienhead logo on the back of the screen light up during operation don't they? If they do, is there a way to turn it off? If I'm sitting in a dark lecture room, the person at the front is going to notice 2 little lights and I'd probably want to keep it a bit more low-key.

    Good unboxing vid/ screen shots of the M14x for those who don't have it yet. YouTube - Dell Alienware M14x Unboxing
     
    Charismaztex, May 2, 2011
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  2. txpro

    txpro Notebook Guru

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    I think it uses the LCD backlighting, so you can't turn it off.
     
    txpro, May 2, 2011
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    chris3145 Notebook Consultant

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    Lean a folder against it? I wouldn't worry too much; Mac users have that glowing apple and it isn't a problem.
     
    chris3145, May 2, 2011
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  4. Charismaztex

    Charismaztex Notebook Consultant

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    I didn't know that :) I might just cover it up with some tape.
     
    Charismaztex, May 2, 2011
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    ash211 Notebook Geek

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    There you go, a new use for Duct Tape
     
    ash211, May 2, 2011
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    Just tac it up with Blu-Tac.
     
    fyro11, May 2, 2011
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  7. Charismaztex

    Charismaztex Notebook Consultant

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    Still sucks you can't turn it off.
     
    Charismaztex, May 2, 2011
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    Colpolite Notebook Deity

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    Don't hide it. Be proud you are an owner of a niche exclusive product most people can only dream of owning.
     
    Colpolite, May 3, 2011
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  9. Charismaztex

    Charismaztex Notebook Consultant

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    If this were facebook, I'd like this comment :D
     
    Charismaztex, May 3, 2011
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