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    Booting M11x without an LCD.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by RedShifty, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. RedShifty

    RedShifty Newbie

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    I have an old m11x R2 that was a spare web surfing computer. It would still operate through HDMI while the screen was attached. I figured just cut the wires and continue using HDMI to streamline the unit (LCD was flopping around).

    I now get the 8 beep code after the initial bootup. Is there any sort of work around for this? I can get to the bios right away but once the unit attempts to continue it errors out. Any help is appreciated.
     
    RedShifty, Apr 9, 2013
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  2. CEUOTC

    CEUOTC Notebook Evangelist

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    8 beeps means LCD failure, cutting the LCD cable = bad idea.

    Only work around would be to get a new LCD :confused2:

    Or get really handy with very small in-line-splicing :D

    Alienware Beep Codes Table
     
    CEUOTC, Apr 9, 2013
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  3. un4tural

    un4tural Notebook Evangelist

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    if it is a bios feature, could check if you could find someone capable of disabling it, that is if bios is the one refusing to boot without an LCD plugged in... seems like a strange feature too... used to have 2 old laptops (IBMs i think) was running them successfully with a monitor over VGA as a home server/storage thing..
     
    un4tural, Apr 10, 2013
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  4. Cipolini2b

    Cipolini2b Notebook Enthusiast

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    instead of cutting the lcd, just disconnect it entirely. have you tried that?
     
    Cipolini2b, Apr 10, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    This could work, have you tried it?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 11, 2013
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    Why did you cut the LCD cable in the first place? Are the hinges broken?

    If they haven't been replaced you can send me a PM and I'll see what can be done.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Apr 16, 2013
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    I also done goofed and did the same thing. I went in and removed the wires completely and it still gives the 8 beep error. Did this ever get resolved?
     
    jevy, Sep 19, 2013
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