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    Not turning on

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. ettehbrute

    ettehbrute Notebook Consultant

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    I was watching YouTube, closed te lid to go somewere, came back opend lid diddnt turn on, did power drain and now the caps/num/scroll lock are flashing at me? Any ideas?
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011
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    This indicates that there's an issue with the mobo (blinking caps/num/scroll).
    Did you already try power drain + CMOS battery removal?
     
    svl7, Aug 2, 2011
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  3. ettehbrute

    ettehbrute Notebook Consultant

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    CMOS no I don't have accsess to a screw driver and I talked to the guy about it and he said that it's a combination of video card and mobo, one thing tho would he decline me if I had my CPU/gpu repasted by a pro?
    I also havnt been ocing lately just stock clocks.
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Nah just don't mention the repaste at all, they won't notice. 3 flashing lights means that the mobo is dead. Call up to get a replacement.
     
    widezu69, Aug 2, 2011
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  5. ettehbrute

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    I have sheduled(sp?) an appointment.
    Any way to prevent this from happening again?
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I dunno, it is a hardware problem so not your fault in any way.
     
    widezu69, Aug 2, 2011
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  7. ettehbrute

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    It's only the caps and scroll the num lock is a solid blue
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011
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    This indicates a video card failure. You could try to reseat it, sometimes this helps. But as long as your system's still under warranty you can let them replace it.
     
    svl7, Aug 2, 2011
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    So if they ask about overclocking what should I say? Like never heard of it?
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    That's right. Just act dumb.
     
    widezu69, Aug 2, 2011
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    yes like: overclocking? no i didn´t changed the time settings ^^
     
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Hahahahaha good one!

    Really tempted the next time I phone them up and say my updog is not working.
    They be like 'What's updog?'
    I be like yeah blud! Peace...
     
    widezu69, Aug 2, 2011
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    Yo dawg, I heard you like overclocking...
     
    svl7, Aug 2, 2011
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    Disconnect the CMOS battery for a few mins. Do the battery drain trick aswell. See if 1 goes solid.


    *****ignore my impulsive input.
     
    Greatass, Aug 2, 2011
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  15. ettehbrute

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    I have no acses to a screwdriver right now. And this iPod is the worst thing to be typing with lol
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 2, 2011
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    Grrr they don't have the vid card so they are ordering it from outside Israel, another day lol
     
    ettehbrute, Aug 4, 2011
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