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    Keyboard stopp ed working M18x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Nickisnoob, Aug 17, 2015.

  1. Nickisnoob

    Nickisnoob Notebook Enthusiast

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    After a teardown to change GPUs, my keyboard isn't working. I've triple checked the flaps are still connected. There is still light from the keyboards.

    Does not work even in BIOS.

    Any ideas what could be the problem?

    Thanks
     
    Nickisnoob, Aug 17, 2015
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Check the wide ribbon cable again. It may not be seated correctly even though it is connected. The AlienFX lighting is controlled by the narrow ribbon cable. You should have a line on the ribbon cable that is just barely above the retainer when the cable is fully seated. The line should be perfectly parallel to the retainer. If not, you can tell from that alone that the ribbon cable is not correctly seated.
     
    Mr. Fox, Aug 17, 2015
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  3. Nickisnoob

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    Just rechecked it again. Is this ok?


    Thanks 20150817_135933 (1).jpg
     
    Nickisnoob, Aug 17, 2015
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  4. Glzmo

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    Looks alright. Check if the pins on the cable or the connector are dirty/dusty and carefully clean them. Also make sure the cable isn't plugged in the wrong way around.
     
    Glzmo, Aug 17, 2015
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