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    m17x r3 could not detect my 6970 help pls (srs)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SimplyLime, Sep 18, 2011.

  1. SimplyLime

    SimplyLime Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys, what title says. tried rebooting a couple of times no hope. This happened after a BSOD. forgot what the error was all about but this did not happen only once to me. But before, after a few restarts, it goes back to normal but now, seems like my 6970m is gone forever. need help guys!
     
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    bump guys need srs help
     
    SimplyLime, Sep 19, 2011
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  3. Nigel8600

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    Your card may just need a re-seating in the slot.

    If it was me I would first reinstall software first, second take it apart and look at the 6970. I would then take it out, put it back in and check for anything that looks out of the ordinary, like smell, discolor, etc.

    If everything looks good, I would see if I have a buddy who loves troubleshooting and bring his 6970 over and see if that fixes it. If thats not an option I would buy a new 6990 if there is no warranty.
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Edit: Don't cross post again (you already have another thread in the M17x subforum).
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Sep 19, 2011
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