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    Lid Alienhead isn't glowing

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Ezi0, Aug 4, 2012.

  1. Ezi0

    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    So I finally fixed my motherboard. I replaced the powerjack. Good news, its up and running again ^_^ woot. Badnoise is the lid's alienhead isn't glowing. The control panels ones works just fine but the Lids won't glow. any one have any suggests why this might be happening?
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Check to see if the cable is correctly plugged or for possible physical damage.
     
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    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    which cable should I look for?

    edit:
    Fixed it. The webcam cable wasn't plugged in all the way. Guess the Lid's FX controls and Webcam are both carried on the same wire.
     
    Ezi0, Aug 4, 2012
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