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    Keybord, alienware head and touchpanel dosn't work

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jeffer, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. jeffer

    jeffer Notebook Enthusiast

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    First it everything was working splended, but then i opend my PC to clean the dust stuck in the fan. Afterwards the keyboard, alienware head (Boot button) and the tochpanel stopped working.
    I can boot the PC with the button but it won't glow.

    Any tips?


    EDIT: I've checked the wired connected to the keyboard twice.
     
    jeffer, Jun 9, 2011
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    jeffer Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump {filler}
     
    jeffer, Jun 10, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    If you can turn it on using the alien head button that means that you need to do one of the following:

    1. reset your CMOS:

    -unplug system battery
    -unplug your power cord
    -remove the backpanel (2 screws) and disconnect the coincell battery next to the system fan.
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    -press the on/off (alien head) button for ~20 seconds.
    -put everything back together in reverse order and try again.

    2. -disassemble and reseat the ribbons properly (make sure the system is not plugged in or the battery inside :rolleyes: ).
    . repeat step 1. if not successful.

    one or both steps should work if you didn't harm any components.
    tip: take your time when disassembling!

    Cheers
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 10, 2011
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