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    M17x-R2 rgb screen problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by reboot01, Jul 27, 2010.

  1. reboot01

    reboot01 Newbie

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    Hi I have an R2 with an RGB screen that does not light up. If I shine light on the screen I can see that it is "on" but there is no backlight. Does this mean a cable is loose or is the lcd bad? Thanks
     
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  2. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Press FN+F4. If that doesn't fix it, call Dell.
     
    5150Joker, Jul 27, 2010
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