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    Did I do it or was it DOA

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by logan801, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. logan801

    logan801 Notebook Consultant

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    just tried installing a new/used ebay gtx460 and got the flashing scrol caps solid num. after install so I put back in the old gpu and now im typing again. what gives btw i play with pcb's for a living, and this perticular card did have a little discoloration on a few solder points but not too bad.

    process of install- removed old driver swapped old card for new retim power on and nothing except the bad lights
     
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    you sound like you know what you are doing, could be a faulty card from the start.

    have u tried reseating the card?
     
    inap, Jun 8, 2011
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    logan801 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the reply. thats what i was afraid of, but was too lazy to get out the mm to check. does anyone know what that light code is? i havent read the manual :eek: Oh well at least the old gpu got a fresh batch of tim on it -4c
     
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    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    Thanks for that revelator
     
    logan801, Jun 9, 2011
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