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    1720 Closing lid causes BSOD

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by brncao, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. brncao

    brncao Notebook Evangelist

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    I own an Inspiron 1720 and whenever I close the lid, I get the BSOD and my computer restarts. I have the latest graphics driver from Dell. This happens sometimes when my computer's memory is bogged down, in other words I have a couple intensive applications open. What should I do to fix this problem?

    nvidia 8600M GT 256mb
    intel duo 2 core T7200 2.00ghz
    2gb Ram
     
    brncao, Oct 28, 2008
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  2. mgh_a1

    mgh_a1 Notebook Evangelist

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    You should start by writing down the stop error (letters and numbers you see - usually really long) that you get from the BSOD when you try to awaken the computer. You can google that to find out what driver / hardware / software conflict you might be experiencing. Another thing I would do is change what the computer does when you close the lid (that's in the power options) - to see if the problem gets reproduced.

    Try those things first and get back to us!
     
    mgh_a1, Oct 28, 2008
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  3. epguy3

    epguy3 Notebook Evangelist

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    also. please mention what version of Windows you are currently using on your Dell 1720 laptop, brncao. it would be a big help if you can tell us the Windows version.
     
    epguy3, Oct 30, 2008
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