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    M11x totally dead!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by nkarno, Dec 29, 2013.

  1. nkarno

    nkarno Notebook Guru

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    I was having a possible CMOS battery problem with my m11x after I tore it apart and blew the dust out. Before replacing the battery I decided to take the system apart again and reseat the battery. After rebuilding the system is totally dead!

    The battery holds a charge but there is no activity at all when I press the power button! I tried a few times to take everything apart and rebuild but still the same result. I think I am in trouble here!!! can a dead CMOS battery keep the system from booting at all? When should I check?

    Help please!!!

    UPDATE:
    solved
    when I took off the mouse section is disconnected the cable going to the fan without me noticing. Reconnecting solved the issue.
    I got the 5beep beepcode and had to start up again on AC adapter only holding the fn button but besides that it looks like it is back to normal!
     
    nkarno, Dec 29, 2013
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I'm glad you got it sorted out! That was close, TOO CLOSE! xD
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 30, 2013
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