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    Discrete Graphics not detected: Flipping the laptop before pressing power button

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SimplyLime, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. SimplyLime

    SimplyLime Notebook Guru

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    Basically what the title says. I have been doing this with my m17xr3 bout 3-5 months or so
    whenever I try to right-click at the desktop and the "Configure Switchable Graphics" option could not be found. After shutting it down I flip it so that the keyboard faces the ground. And surprisingly, it works.

    What do you think of this problem? Should I do something about it? Repasting GPU/opening up? WIll this lead to a long term damage to my video card?
     
    SimplyLime, Apr 28, 2012
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  2. The Revelator

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    Probably a loose connection or a bad card. Try removing the 6970M, cleaning the contacts and reseating the card. After rebooting, try invoking CCC's switchable graphics utility check. If not available, check Device Manager to see whether the 6970M is recognized by Windows. If not, do a clean reinstall of the display drivers, using the stock Dell drivers to start. If not successful, call Dell for warranty service to troubleshoot and possibly replace the card. Given the performance issues raised in other threads, sounds like the card may be on its last legs.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 28, 2012
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  3. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    Rev, how did you understand he has a 6970m???
     
    maxheap, Apr 28, 2012
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  4. The Revelator

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    Checked his older posts through his Profile.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 28, 2012
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  5. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    yeah I figured it out :) but at first I was like, wow he feels it :D
     
    maxheap, Apr 28, 2012
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    Thanks again rev. I'll try reseating the card.
     
    SimplyLime, Apr 28, 2012
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