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    Anyone who has an M17X R4 (Especially with 3D) Can you help me?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Mute_X, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. Mute_X

    Mute_X Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    I'm a new owner of the Alienware m17x r4 as of today with the 680m + 3D screen. Everything works perfectly, except a red dot, only on black backgrounds appears. Can anyone change their wallpaper to solid black, and tell me if they have a small red pixel in the top middle of the screen? The reason I'm asking is because a service tech is going to come to my house on tuesday & replace the whole LCD. And hearing the horror stories I don't want anything else ed up on my laptop, so I was wondering if anyone else was having this issue?

    Thanks in advance & remember that the wallpaper must be black.
     
    Mute_X, Jul 15, 2012
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  2. juggar

    juggar Notebook Consultant

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    Obviously you have a stuck pixel or bad pixel that gets "stuck" or wont change. The only course of action is have the repair man come out or get a refund. Best of luck to you.
     
    juggar, Jul 15, 2012
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    Thanks for the support. I cbf to wait 3 more weeks for another laptop so repair is my only option ^_^
     
    Mute_X, Jul 15, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Just keep a sharp eye on the tech and make sure they follow the disassembly guide to the letter and you should be alright. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Jul 15, 2012
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    Yeah I'm just going to say, please be careful with the machine it was very expensive and I really only want a tech out here once. Also that I have an anti-static bracelet if he needs. Thanks for the advice.
     
    Mute_X, Jul 15, 2012
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    Why did you make 2 threads in the same exact area with the same problem? people gave you their opinions in the other thread.
     
    OblastSRT4, Jul 15, 2012
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