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    Very Weird Problems Need Helps!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by tianw2010, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. tianw2010

    tianw2010 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think a lot of people know the "W" and "7" problem for stealth mode button in the touch pad of M15X. Indeed, BIOS A09 fixed these problems, however, my M15X comes with new problems. When I start computer usually on battery, the computer keeps popping out F1 Help and digits "6" and "5". I assume the problems are similar to "W" and "7" problem, which is the bad issue with firmware or BIOS. Anybody with same issues? Or anybody knows how to solve these issues?

    Thanks!
     
    tianw2010, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    never heard of it... it only happens during startup, and then stops?

    or is it constant?

    keyboard issue, maybe?

    are you on latest bios?
     
    agusman, Mar 30, 2011
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  3. inap

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    first thing to try is re-flashing the bios.
     
    inap, Mar 30, 2011
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  4. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    true.. or a power drain, maybe...
     
    agusman, Mar 30, 2011
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    yeah a power drain is always a good idea when your system is acting strange.
     
    inap, Mar 30, 2011
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  6. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    yep, I would try power drain first, and bios reflash if you still have problems...
     
    agusman, Mar 30, 2011
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    The problem is constant, especially happens during startup after being unplugged for a long time. Sometime it takes a long time to stop.

    I am on the latest bios a09.

    Power drain could be a good solution. I will try it. Thanks guys!
     
    tianw2010, Mar 30, 2011
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    I had this problem... but is not always:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m15x/558907-keys-c-v-h-not-working.html
     
    pepemosca, Mar 30, 2011
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