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    Back battery meter?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by dudejavibhas, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. dudejavibhas

    dudejavibhas Newbie

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    i just bought a new alienware 14x. and there is a battery meter at the back side of the laptop and i guess it is to check the battery of the laptop when it is not on or without switching it on. But how does it work .. i tried pressing it and many s but . and please guide me how to setup the laptop for better performance and life . and what all must hav softwares shud i have.

    14x,4gb ddr3 ram,1.5 gb nvdia,i7 pro. intel
     
    dudejavibhas, Nov 13, 2011
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  2. SaeYaka

    SaeYaka Notebook Enthusiast

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    You have to hold and press it relatively hard for the battery indicator to work.
     
    SaeYaka, Nov 13, 2011
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  3. evilras

    evilras Notebook Consultant

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    yeah, that thing doesnt work for me either. Reckon the battery is too recessed in the body for it to work! ah well!
     
    evilras, Nov 15, 2011
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    tmaxx123 Notebook Consultant

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    hmm i just tried it, how hard do i need to press? lol
     
    tmaxx123, Nov 15, 2011
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    pspknightx Notebook Consultant

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    Same, so scare it will break. The thing is real hard to press ...
    Prefer m11x one
     
    pspknightx, Nov 15, 2011
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