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    Red Tint LCD

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Ezi0, Aug 16, 2012.

  1. Ezi0

    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    So I had a flight today and when I got home, I noticed my M15x's screen was acting funny.

    there is this flickering red tint. Could this been caused by the Xray machine? I know if you place strong magnets near a monitor a similar effect will occur.

    Anyway, so just wondering if you guys had any ideas what I could do to fix this and/or where I can get a new monitor screen.

    edit:
    NEW AU OPTRONICS 15.6" WUXGA HD GLOSSY LED LCD B156HW01 V.7 | eBay

    is that the same LCD describe as this tutorial?
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...ck-m15x-900p-1080p-lcd-b-rgled-1080p-lcd.html
     
    Ezi0, Aug 16, 2012
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  2. CluckyTaco

    CluckyTaco Notebook Geek

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    hmm I have travelled with mine a lot times and it was x rayed multiple times but nothing of the sort has ever happened. If you are prepared to go ahead with the tutorial, I would advise to get the bezel in the LCD as well it saves a lot of work. I am sure it was suggested in a post in the same tutorial. Consider all options before attempting it as it will void your warranty.
     
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  3. Ezi0

    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    Its the only thing I can think of. It was working just fine yesterday. Maybe it was secretly on(damn windows updates) when it went through the scanner. No worries, my warranty has been expired for over a year now.

    where can I get it with the bezel?

    Other than maybe replacing the lcd to motherboard cable or waiting for my 460m to show up. I don't know what other option I have to replacing the lcd screen.
     
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  4. CluckyTaco

    CluckyTaco Notebook Geek

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    Here is the link
    Dell Alienware M15x LCD Front Bezel

    But I would check the cable something might have shorted. This is an assumption but don't lose hope I'm sure someone else would had faced this problem before
     
    CluckyTaco, Aug 16, 2012
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  5. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Before swapping out the screen check the cabling for the lcd. I had a similar issue with a dell latitude d820, outta nowhere it had a really strong red tint. Took it to the pc repair shop (wasnt too familiar with teardowns then), he opened her up reset the cabling. All was good for about 2 years, started doing it again bout a week ago. Im starting to think the cable is goin bad on mine =/
     
    khetik, Aug 17, 2012
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Does it happen in the BIOS as well?
    If it does then probably the problem is the screen. Even though you are OOW we can still offer you options, feel free to send us an e-mail to [email protected] including your tag, phone and a brief description of the issue and we'll take care of it.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 22, 2012
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