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    Screen Flickering after Ubuntu attempt

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by RioRyan, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. RioRyan

    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys

    I tried to install Ubuntu. I selected to boot from the DVD from the BIOS and next thing I got was 1/3rd of the screen gray with black lines and that was all it did. So I restarted into Windows and now the screen is flickering and it won't stop.

    I tried changing refresh rates - no difference

    Anyone seen anything like this?

    Should I just call Dell and ask for a replacement?

    thanks
     
    RioRyan, Jul 26, 2011
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    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    I let it sit for a bit while I attacked my car (parking brake cables.. ugh) and it seems to have gone away!

    Thank God. I was freaking out
     
    RioRyan, Jul 26, 2011
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    roshanp Newbie

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    Just refresh your nvidia settings and reapply them they'll work fine
     
    roshanp, Jul 8, 2012
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