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    M17R2 Boot issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rberger2000, Jan 23, 2011.

  1. rberger2000

    rberger2000 Newbie

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    I'm new to these forums and have been searching for a few days and have not found my particular issue. When my system has been turned off for a while and I try to start it, the lights all come on as if it will finish post and boot but it doesn't. It sits there for a while and then all the lights go out and the fans come on at full power. If I try to power cycle it it just goes between the two modes. This happens on battery or power with battery plugged in. If I disconnect the main power and disconnect the battery... then reconnect both and all works fine from battery or power?
    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    rberger2000, Jan 23, 2011
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Try disconnecting the AC adapter, remove the battery, unplug your CMOS battery and hold down the power button for 2 minutes.

    Plug the CMOS battery back in, reassemble and see if the problem is cured.
     
    Mr. Fox, Jan 24, 2011
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    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    reberger - Any luck with this suggestion?
     
    Mr. Fox, Jan 27, 2011
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    rberger2000 Newbie

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    worked for me -- Thank you. all seems to be better but I also flashed the BIOS with the new V10 hacked version on this forum. Thanks
     
    rberger2000, Apr 5, 2011
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  5. Necrotopsy

    Necrotopsy Notebook Consultant

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    i've had this problem for like 3 months now. wish i knew it was that easy to fix lmao
     
    Necrotopsy, Apr 5, 2011
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