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    Do i lose my guarantee if i open the PC?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jeffer, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. jeffer

    jeffer Notebook Enthusiast

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    The title says it all.
     
    jeffer, Jun 12, 2011
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    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Hey there Jeffer,

    As long as you don't break anything your all good! ;) :)
    Main thing is to go slow and seek help from manual guides or instructional videos/pics before you try if need be.

    Good Luck!

    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Jun 12, 2011
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    Well... i didnt really BREAK anything, but i managed to f*ck it up hehe.
    My keyboard wont light up anymore, got blank, invisible programs running, things dosn't work, and i believe some screws are missing. But nothing is fyscially broken.
     
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    I managed to shred the cross head in the top of my screw for th bottom cover. Just ring dell and ask for more screws.....
     
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    oh wait, i think i managed to damage one of the wires!
    [​IMG]
     
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    Hey Jeffer,

    I would get in there and try again. Go slow and be careful with the cables. The 2 cables in picture are quite stubborn if you will. They need to go in properly otherwise you will have issues. Try to seat them again and see how you go.

    Also the keyboard should have 2 cables connected to it. Make sure both are connected properly and try again.

    If still nothing you may need a new white ribbon cable for the keyboard.
    Also you can try and discharge the notebook by removing the battery and AC Adapter. Then hold down the alien head button for 30secs - 1min. Plug everything back in and try again.

    Good Luck!

    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Jun 12, 2011
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    I did manage to get the keyboard to work for ~20 seconds before, so i guess some cable is damaged. Don't know which one controls the light tho
     
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    the smaller one to the left.
     
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    Get the service manual from the Dellienware site. It shows all.. kinda ;p
     
    DeeX, Jun 13, 2011
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