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    M17x-R1 battery on every single time it on

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by MaoMau, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. MaoMau

    MaoMau Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, its been a while since i've post something in this forum... I'am sorry if this problem is easy to solve... But i've try every single solution until i had to post in this forum :(

    My battery always on every single time it starts.... And normally start with intergrated graphics because it's on battery mode....Does anyone had this problem after installing the new A04 BIOS ???

    But after entering windows it automatically change to plugged in status .... :eek:
    Any help would be appreciated =p
     
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    Ok.. for anyone who has this problem.... go to dell website and download the A03 installer and update from A04 to A03... Bios A04 in M17x-R1 has problem like battery displaying and problem charging it.. which also effect the performance of gaming...