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    Xps 15 l521x bsod

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by PegasusBruce, Aug 19, 2012.

  1. PegasusBruce

    PegasusBruce Notebook Geek

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    I just experienced my first blue screen of death on L521X -.-

    I have no idea how it happened. I was doing some simple PPT presentation without exerting much stress on the hardware at all (compared to gaming Skyrim for hours, which I could do any problems) and went off the laptop for less than 5 mins. When I came back I get the BSOD >.<

    Now, how do I find out what caused the problem? What should I do if I experience it again? I should have taken a photo of it...dang it...forgot about that. Would a photo help?

    Edit: And I just did virus scan, no problems there....still using my laptop now. Hopefully no second event...
     
    PegasusBruce, Aug 19, 2012
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  2. codred2

    codred2 Notebook Consultant

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    I had one BSOD too; I updated the drivers using Driver Genius Pro, when I opened AIDA64-> BSOD.
    I reverted (system restore) to previews state of drivers and everything worked as before.
    I also had one, when I restarted it I got a call from Dell (just happened) due to Wi-Fi problem, but did not bother to check it the log on the screen. This happened while watching online TV.
    BSOD are not really related to hardware only, many times were related to software/drivers..
    Now is working fine.
     
    codred2, Aug 19, 2012
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  3. gixer2000

    gixer2000 Notebook Consultant

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    I also got one while installing my netgear wifi N600 dongle. I also reverted to before the install and then started the install again and everything is good
     
    gixer2000, Aug 19, 2012
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