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    Cannot enter bios with Alienware M17X R2

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by davidoski84, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. davidoski84

    davidoski84 Newbie

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    Hello
    i installed SSD on my alienware m17x r2.0

    now i cannot enter bios (i ve never entered before with this laptop). I tried to hit f2, as suggested somewhere, but after just 4-5 seconds of black screen i find myself already in the OS screen.

    I tried everything but cannot enter , and i don't see any POST screen, i just see black screen and then OS entry screen.

    Can someone help me?
     
    davidoski84, Apr 20, 2015
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  2. nonya24

    nonya24 Notebook Consultant

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    Drain the capacitors.

    Remove the battery and anything attached to the laptop itself (USBs and Powercord).

    Hold the power button for 10 seconds, then try to enter your BIOS after that.
     
    nonya24, Jun 5, 2015
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