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    Several problems after card switch

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by iGrendei, Apr 22, 2011.

  1. iGrendei

    iGrendei Notebook Geek

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    After I switchedmy GPU lots of problems came up.
    1) The keyboard will go through bouts of severe lag.Skipped letters, etc.
    2) Webcam doesn't show up.

    I'm brief bcuz it took me like 5min just to type this because ofthe keyboard problem. HELP!
     
    iGrendei, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. iGrendei

    iGrendei Notebook Geek

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    Also, the Alien head button (Off/On) and the touch panel aren't lit up at all and don't respond to being lit up in AlienFX.
     
    iGrendei, Apr 23, 2011
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  3. inap

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    Have you tried doing a power drain.
     
    inap, Apr 23, 2011
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  4. Nivaku

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    @iGrendei

    check to make sure you plugged in the keyboard ribbon on properly, like make sure its all the way in and even, then lock it in place.
     
    Nivaku, Apr 23, 2011
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  5. The Revelator

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    This sounds like the ribbon cable/connector between the touchpad panel and the motherboard got pulled loose or unseated when the panel was removed while switching cards. Check that both ends are securely connected and that there is no damage to the cable.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 23, 2011
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    This requires opening the laptop doesn't it? Also, does it make a difference that when I reset the laptop the keyboard lag problem disappears..
     
    iGrendei, Apr 23, 2011
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    Well, if a powerdrain fixed your problem there is no need to check the cable?
     
    Kratzen, Apr 23, 2011
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  8. The Revelator

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    Are the lights now operating on the touchpad panel? Be surprised if a reset fixed that.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 23, 2011
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    No, the lights aren't operating still. The keyboard and touchpad lights have always operated, but the touch buttons for Volume Up, Power On, Stealth Mode etc. are not.
     
    iGrendei, Apr 23, 2011
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    Oh.. I thought you said the powerdrain fixed everything.. my bad :(
     
    Kratzen, Apr 23, 2011
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    Take of the touch panel again and make sure you properly plugged in the cable and also make sure that the little black clips at the connecto are clicked in and are holding the cable in place.

    I have no idea why your keyboard is lagging... you don't even unplug it when exchanging the GPU, it's also almost impossible to damage any electronic component expect the GPU while exchanging it... anyway, this seems to be a software problem, I don't think the keyboard lag is caused by a hardware failure or similar... virus maybe? Run your security software and maybe also something like superantispyware or malwarebytes to double check.

    Edit: Just to be sure... you didn't remove the keyboard or the palmrest, right? It's really weird that your webcam isn't working anymore either.
     
    svl7, Apr 23, 2011
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  12. The Revelator

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    ^^Agreed. The touch panel problem still has to the ribbon cable/connectors.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 23, 2011
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