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    Eject Button and quick graphics switch don't work

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by RedStarRising, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. RedStarRising

    RedStarRising Notebook Enthusiast

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    My eject button on the media bar and the fn + f7 graphics switch shortcut on my m17x r3 no longer work. I was out of the country this summer and left my computer at home. It was working shortly before I left and I realized the problem shortly after I came back. Any ideas on how I can fix this? I can still click on the disc to eject and go to the catalyst control center but its frustrating that the simple way to do this just won't work. Thanks.
     
    RedStarRising, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. ewitte12

    ewitte12 Notebook Evangelist

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    fn+f7 (or control panel eq) stops working randomly. Usually works fine right after a reboot. Very common issue. Unless its not even working after rebooting.
     
    ewitte12, Aug 23, 2011
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  3. Joe85

    Joe85 Notebook Deity

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    Same with eject. Sometimes it works for me, others it doesnt. I admit its annoying but since the rest of the media bar buttons function ok i'll live with it.
     
    Joe85, Aug 23, 2011
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