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    51M questions - I'm new to the Alienware thing

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mchaplin71, Dec 12, 2008.

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    I just picked up a NOS Alienware 51M (serial no. 766SN3) - got it cheap because it was missing some parts (DVD Drive, battery and HD Door) but it powers up and works OK? I think.

    I have loaded Vista Ultimate and found most of the drivers but am missing a few:

    1. Base System device (SD Card Reader I think)
    2. Multimedia Video Controller - NO IDEA
    3. I cant get the track pad to work but it works with a mouse

    I am going to use this as a desktop so if anyone has a dead battery and a DVD drive they want to sell in let me know.

    Any help will be greatly appriciated

    Thanks
     
    mchaplin71, Dec 12, 2008
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