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    Help! Black screen after integrated graphics

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mhweber11, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. mhweber11

    mhweber11 Newbie

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    I usually always use the laptop on high performance while it is plugged in. Recently the power went out and I received the option to switch to integrated graphics, which I did. The screen immediately went black. I have tried restarting it manually/plugging the system in (after power returned) and the screen shows the alienhead until I get to the sign in screen, at which point the screen goes black. This is extremely annoying and I was wondering if someone could help me.
     
    mhweber11, Aug 29, 2011
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  2. mrm2x

    mrm2x Notebook Consultant

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    without even knowing what system you own, i dont think anybody can provide useful help.
     
    mrm2x, Aug 29, 2011
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    mhweber11 Newbie

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    sorry, I'm using an Alienware M17x r3.
     
    mhweber11, Aug 29, 2011
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  4. Joe85

    Joe85 Notebook Deity

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    Try starting in safe mode and unistall the IGP drivers and then re install them maybe??
     
    Joe85, Aug 29, 2011
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