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    Alienware M17X R2 issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Virgle144, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. Virgle144

    Virgle144 Notebook Guru

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    I am having some issues with the alienware M17X R2. The first issues is that when I unplug the computer from its power source, it freezes, and then I have to turn it off. When I turn it back on it goes into a blue screen loop, and the only way to fix this is to go into safe mode, and do a windows restore. The second problem is that when the computer is on and working when I close the lid, and open it again it does not wake up, the lights are on, and I can hear the fan but the screen just stays black. I have the A10 bios, and the latest videocard drivers, would doing the vbios upgrade fix my problem
     
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, it was designed to fix that problem. Welcome to the forums. Make sure to put your system specs in your signature.
     
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    So the v bios update will fix both problems listed?
     
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    I know for a fact it fixed the BSOD loop when returning to AC power. I might be wrong, but the sleep thing might still be in the air as far as a fix goes.
     
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