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    AlienFX Chip-Dump M17X R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by razor0601, May 14, 2021.

  1. razor0601

    razor0601 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, can someone share a complete AlienFX chip-Dump from the M17X R3?
    I hopefully want to make it lighting again.
    Thx very much
     
    razor0601, May 14, 2021
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    I've got an R3 sitting on the shelf. Let me know how to get the dump and I'll try and send it to you.
    How will you flash the chip if you get it? I need to get the lights fixed on an M15x.
     
    Maxware79, May 14, 2021
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    It‘s not me who can do this. A friend can do this. If the chip is in good condition he can flash it, otherwise he will solder a new one.
    But with the M15x there is a tutorial on a german Board I think, where you can get it working again.
     
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    I have one board that works fine except the AlienFX chip and i have another board that is dead but has a working chip. I really need to learn how to solder....

    Anyway, how do I get the chip-dump for you, if you still need it?
     
    Maxware79, May 16, 2021
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  5. razor0601

    razor0601 Notebook Evangelist

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    Only with an CH341A Programer you can get the complete dump
     
    razor0601, May 17, 2021
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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    Ahh...I've got one but just haven't worked out how to use it yet
     
    Maxware79, May 17, 2021
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    Ok, you can send me a pm. I can help you how to use it.
     
    razor0601, May 18, 2021
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