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    Power button not working as intended

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Hemiolia, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. Hemiolia

    Hemiolia Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have my power button set to shut down the system. I've always had this set up, but recently I had to send my unit in to Dell for repair.

    Ever since then, the power button just restarts my system about 50% of the time instead of shutting it down. I have restored my system to factory settings with the same results. To state the obvious, I have made sure the settings are how I want it in the power settings in the control panel.

    Does anyone have this problem and is there a fix to this?

    Thanks.
     
    Hemiolia, Feb 27, 2011
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  2. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Try the powerdraining trick and try upgrading your video drivers/graphics drivers.
    Make sure to go through the "New M15x Owner Information" thread that is stickied.
     
    Steven, Feb 27, 2011
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