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    Nothing on screen.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Iolas, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. Iolas

    Iolas Notebook Enthusiast

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    I booted up the m11x R1 today and the screen does nothing. The computer runs, but that is it? Any ideas or am i stuck with calling dell?
     
    Iolas, Sep 1, 2011
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    if you got warranty I would just give dell a ring.

    If you dont have warranty then I would recommend taking it apart and checking that the cable is still connected securely.
     
    ejohnson, Sep 1, 2011
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  3. Iolas

    Iolas Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I got home and pulled the battery and let it sit for a minute. Working fine now. Hopefully it won't do it again, warranty only has about 2 months left though.
     
    Iolas, Sep 1, 2011
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  4. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Well since your so close to being out, I would of just left it and called dell. Worse thing that could happen is you get your computer fixed, best thing you get a r2 or r3 model as a replacement.
     
    ejohnson, Sep 1, 2011
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    Ever happened to somebody here ?
     
    Catzoo, Sep 1, 2011
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  6. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Lots of people on here have gotten a r2 or r3 as a r1 replacement.

    If dell thinks your computer is beyond repair, they offer a replacement. Since they no longer make the r1, they give you a more updated model.
     
    ejohnson, Sep 1, 2011
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    Damn, i should have called dell for the last problem i got on my first R1 i bring back to the reseller :(
     
    Catzoo, Sep 1, 2011
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    my dude RMAed his refurb R1 about 2-3mths ago and got another R1. i think it may be due to availability on what you would get back.
     
    some guy, Sep 1, 2011
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    I have dust inside the screen since i bought it, a chance to get a R2 ? x)
     
    Catzoo, Sep 2, 2011
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    Call dell.
     
    ejohnson, Sep 2, 2011
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