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    M15X Power adapter

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by cloudstrifejr1, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. cloudstrifejr1

    cloudstrifejr1 Newbie

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    I have a slight problem that I can't seem to figure out. Every time I plug in my power adapter and turn on my laptop, it sits there with a black screen, even though everything is clearly on (blue lights, HDD and fan noise...etc).

    To get around this, I noticed that if I turn on the laptop without the adapter plugged in, let it sit a few seconds, then plug in the power adapter everything is fine. I don't mind doing this forever, but I wanted to see if anyone else had the same issue. I thought maybe the power adapter might be bad, but I can't fork out the money for the adapter yet.

    Any thoughts?

    -Cloudstrifejr1
     
    cloudstrifejr1, Apr 20, 2011
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  2. inap

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    what are your brightness settings? and what are your specs?
     
    inap, Apr 20, 2011
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  3. maxilick

    maxilick Notebook Consultant

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    Good to see your still visiting your old haunt, even though I feel you sold us out with an upgrade :D :D :D I will be joining you soon.
     
    maxilick, Apr 21, 2011
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  4. ArchNemesis

    ArchNemesis Notebook Evangelist

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    Basically what Inap posted. It does this when the Brightness is left at the lowest and you turn it on unplugged.

    Just raise it next time you turn on without the adapter.
     
    ArchNemesis, Apr 21, 2011
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  5. inap

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    HAHA actually i'm here more then the M17 threads. thinking of maybe upgrading again to M18x but haven't made final decision yet.

    yes this is what i meant thanks for clarifying ArchNemesis.
     
    inap, Apr 21, 2011
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