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    Help! MSI 1651 blank screen after firmware flashing

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Shadow Cloud, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. Shadow Cloud

    Shadow Cloud Notebook Consultant

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    I went to the MSI forum to download that USB BIOS flashing utility to update my firmware due to issues of not being able to activate my bluetooth on the touchpad consistently. After I used the tool to update the new firmware, cleared the CMOS, and booted up the computer again, there's a bit of a quick red flash and I"m taken to a blank screen. What can I do to fix my problem? Did I pretty much kill my computer by trying to update the firmware with that BIOS flash program?
     
    Shadow Cloud, Dec 17, 2009
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    Nevermind, I forgot to remove the battery when I did the CMOS reset. I think my firmware is updated now since the bluetooth touchpad seems more responsive now. Oh man this gave me quite a scare....I don't think I want to bother with this flashing again.
     
    Shadow Cloud, Dec 17, 2009
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  3. Lambofreak

    Lambofreak I like, love laptops

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    Sounds like it may be video card related.

    After the screen goes black is it still backlit?
     
    Lambofreak, Dec 17, 2009
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    Lambofreak I like, love laptops

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    Ah, ok, glad you got it sorted mate!
     
    Lambofreak, Dec 17, 2009
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  5. zfactor

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    which version firmware did you use just curious
     
    zfactor, Dec 18, 2009
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    It's the latest one, 432 from 2009-10-14. Yeah I"m also glad I have it fixed too. I was in quite a panic to say the least.
     
    Shadow Cloud, Dec 20, 2009
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    one issue with this one is wifi after sleep it seems to take forever after sleep to reconnect. flash back to 431 and works perfect again
     
    zfactor, Dec 20, 2009
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