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    upgrade gtx460m...help me..no idea what to do

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by EifniE, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. EifniE

    EifniE Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just upgrade my m15x gpu from gtx260m to gtx460m however when i boot up, the fast screen appeared n then suddenly blackout...what should i do...help me...

    My m15x spec:
    Vbios A09
     
    EifniE, Jul 24, 2013
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    Try reseatting the card. Have you tried that card on another machine? (It may be DOA).
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 26, 2013
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    tanx...problem solved..i replaced screws for spreader with long one.. m2x4mm
     
    EifniE, Jul 27, 2013
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