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    m17x R3 - Cooler (Internal)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ShinCTL, Feb 19, 2013.

  1. ShinCTL

    ShinCTL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello guys,

    I just received my HD 7970m to replace a dead HD 6990m.
    I was kinda dumb, and accidently damaged my GPU cooler wires.

    Then I made a "jump start" to get it running, seems OK, but I keep getting 6 beeps (GPU issue I guess).

    Can someone confirm if when the cooler isn't correctly working the system also does 6 beeps?


    Thanks,
    Christian.
     
    ShinCTL, Feb 19, 2013
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  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    GPU "Cooler"? You mean the GPU's fan? If one of the wires is damaged, then it's possible the fan is not sending a signal back to the BIOS and that could be causing the beep error code.
     
    radji, Feb 19, 2013
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  3. ShinCTL

    ShinCTL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry hehe

    Yes, it's the GPU Fan...


    Thanks for your help Radji...
     
    ShinCTL, Feb 20, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Radji is completely right, it might be because of that. Have you tried reseating the card? If you need a replacement fan send us an e-mail to [email protected] and we'll help you with that.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 20, 2013
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  5. ShinCTL

    ShinCTL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello!

    Thanks for your help Alienware-L_Porras!

    I actually can't order nothing from Dell, since my Alienware doesn't get recognized using the Service Code or Express Service Code.
    I've just sent you my alienware Autopsy codes!

    Thanks :)
     
    ShinCTL, Feb 20, 2013
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