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    Sudden BSOD and Fail to detect GPU M14xR2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by tacyclo_anatha, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. tacyclo_anatha

    tacyclo_anatha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since I had receive this laptop, I have so many problems with it. 2 hard drive and a motherboard have been replaced and the BSOD and failing to detect the GPU problem are still present. I have installed each driver carefully.

    Need HELP!!! BIG TIME!!! :(
     
    tacyclo_anatha, Jun 21, 2012
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  2. EddieHarris

    EddieHarris Notebook Consultant

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    Like I said in your other post, based on your problems I'd heavily recommend going with another company! Alienware are useless and each repair you get you'll notice the same problems re-accruing. If your UK based I'd recommend taking a look at pcspecialist.co.uk or doing abit of research into Clevo based laptops.
     
    EddieHarris, Jun 21, 2012
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    clearflubber Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also have BSOD because of graphics drivers. I will just be surfing the web or something minor and it will BSOD. I have the 2gb graphic card.

    Hopefully a new driver will come out soon.
     
    clearflubber, Jun 22, 2012
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  4. tacyclo_anatha

    tacyclo_anatha Notebook Enthusiast

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    @EddieHarris Thank you for replying but I am still loving this laptop. Beside the problem, this laptop runs like a champ. Your posts didn't help at all. Beside, you was just pushing to refund and get a new laptop.


    @Clearflubber we are on the same situation mate
     
    tacyclo_anatha, Jun 22, 2012
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  5. EddieHarris

    EddieHarris Notebook Consultant

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    I completely agree, the laptop runs well, I didnt mention its performance. I was meerly making a suggestion based on mine and many others expirences with problem solving and dell. I had the laptop for 6 months so I wasnt just 'pushing to get my money back' I really did love the laptop but when certain issues came up I didnt feel as though they where delt with well nor effectively. If your issues get resolved then great! Stick with them!
     
    EddieHarris, Jun 22, 2012
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    Do you have alien autospy? if not , get it here and runs system check.

    Dell - Support
     
    iPhantomhives, Jun 22, 2012
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    tacyclo_anatha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, I ran AlienAutospy and everything works just fine. It could be the driver @clearflubber state above.
     
    tacyclo_anatha, Jun 22, 2012
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