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    How can i fix my Alienware Aurora M9700

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by S_P_A_Z, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. S_P_A_Z

    S_P_A_Z Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, at the moment, despite my other threads, this is my biggest problem. My laptop (Alienware Aurora M9700) seems to be abit... broken. I'll list problems:
    1. It wont turn off
    2. Screen wont display anything
    And that's just about it :S. Only 2 problems, but pretty big. Now everything else seems to work, i see that the on button lights up, all the other lights that normally light up, light up, it makes normal sounds, the 2 fans work. It's just beyond me :S. Plz can some1 help?

    Just to clear things up i do understand that this could b my fault, i was opening up the back of this thing, and i was doing some stuff... i dont think i really did anything, the only thing i think that mayb, just mayb, could b broken is Processor, cause I was locking it, unlocking it, and i wasn't made anti-static, so that could b problem... but don't go by this paragraph, see if you can fix problem with 1st paragraph, just use this if u have no idea whats wrong :), thx in advance!
     
    S_P_A_Z, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    why does it has to do with static? I always swtich parts with bare hands.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    S_P_A_Z,

    I will assist you on this matter. Please PM me with your account info.

    Thank you.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Jun 23, 2008
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  4. Loggie

    Loggie Notebook Evangelist

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    Nirvana-a word of advice. Never handle CMOS chips without grounding yourself (using a anti-static ground wrist strap for example). Although these componets generally have built in ESD protection, a static discharge can weaken these ESD cells causing leakage and shortening the life of the part.
     
    Loggie, Jun 23, 2008
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  5. S_P_A_Z

    S_P_A_Z Notebook Enthusiast

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    he guys its ok, i fixed it, processor wasnt locked in properly, stupid i no lol, but thx 4 ur help ;)
     
    S_P_A_Z, Dec 12, 2008
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  6. martynpd

    martynpd Notebook Consultant

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    i always put my 4870x2 on the carpet :p never does it any harm
     
    martynpd, Dec 13, 2008
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