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    Screen goes black randomly - Sound still present

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Na8331, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. Na8331

    Na8331 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys im not sure whats going on here but sometimes when i play a game (almost usually when i play a game) my screen goes black and will return to normal when i re-position the screen. Sounds are still present.
    Its weird because this only happens when I play games. Any ideas on whats going on?
     
    Na8331, Oct 29, 2011
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    What do you mean by reposition? Like physically move the lid of the laptop? That sounds like a connector issue.

    If that is not what you meant, then you might want to check your gaming temps. Maybe try uninstalling your driver and doing a clean install.
     
    TurbodTalon, Oct 29, 2011
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  3. Na8331

    Na8331 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah thats what i mean. Like physically reposition the screen. But it only happens when im gaming which is why I dont think its a connector issue...
    My temps dont go over 74 C.
     
    Na8331, Oct 29, 2011
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    orionz Notebook Consultant

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    Check the connectors from the display to the mobo...bet they are loose or skewed! Doesn't really sound like a drive prob with the physical reposition fix. Had somewhat similar prob with my R1 where the backlight went out but screen still showed images. Found large connector to the display partially disconnected!
     
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  5. Na8331

    Na8331 Notebook Consultant

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    How would I get to the connectors? Are they on the back or under the keyboard?
     
    Na8331, Oct 30, 2011
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    Na8331 Notebook Consultant

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    Bump for answer plz <3
     
    Na8331, Oct 31, 2011
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    katalin_2003, Oct 31, 2011
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