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    m17x wont turn on at all after replacing gfx card fan

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by AutoPilot1, Nov 24, 2011.

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    Hi all,
    one of my gfx card fans started making noise so i had to replace it. i had used the computer just before installation and it worked fine. right after installation, the power would not even turn on. ive had no problems with this computer for a year and a half...
    It may have been something i did, but i have taken this computer apart numerous times without problems. I didnt see anything broken when i took it apart and put it back together... had taken the battery and ac adapter off before i installed.
    The fact that it wont turn on at all makes me think its something with the motherboard or the power cable/plugs but i dont know of a way to check. also, im abroad visiting family so i cant really ask support :(
     
    AutoPilot1, Nov 24, 2011
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