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    M17X R1 startup problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by harry_balzonia, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. harry_balzonia

    harry_balzonia Newbie

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    Did a complete dissassembly the other day to blow out all the dust. Once finished, I tried starting it up and I get this error:

    "Warning: An AC power adaptor has been detected which is less than the recommended 240W adaptor originally shipped. Stealth mode is enabled. Connect a supported AC adaptor and restart the system to enable discrete graphic."

    I hit F1 to resume but nothing happens. Tested the hard drive and it's fine. Went back to ensure that all the cables were properly connected and alls good. During the dissassemly, I removed the hard Drive, Fan, and video card if anyone needs to know

    Any help?
    Thanks
     
    harry_balzonia, Jan 17, 2013
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Does the blue led around the adapter's plug stay lit when plugged into the wall?
    Attempt a full power drain and see if that fixes the issue:
    -Unplug the system battery and charger.
    -Remove the back panel.
    -Disconnect the CMOS coincell battery near the system fan.
    -Press the power button for ~30 seconds.
    -Put everything back together and see if you still get the same message.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 18, 2013
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  3. Matthew1993

    Matthew1993 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes try those steps which katalin_2003 mentioned it should fix your problem im sure
     
    Matthew1993, Jan 19, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    So what happens after that? It does not boot into Windows ? Do you see the hard drive listed in the BIOS?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 21, 2013
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  5. harry_balzonia

    harry_balzonia Newbie

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    Sorry I haven't been replying. Keeping busy.

    Anyways, followed Katalins walkthrough and no dice. Same issues, I hit F1 to resume and nothing happens. Yes the hard drive is listed in the BIOS, but the alien eyes aren't flashing to indicate that the hard drive is running.

    I want to try to reinstall bios but I don't know how without logging into windows. I made a bootable flash stick but I'm not sure what files I need in it.
    Help?

    Thanks!
     
    harry_balzonia, Jan 21, 2013
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    Can't even flash the bios. Freezes after i try to boot usb. Managed to get into c/promnt once, typed cd and froze
     
    harry_balzonia, Jan 21, 2013
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