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    Keyboard not lighting

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by madmike253, Aug 25, 2009.

  1. madmike253

    madmike253 Newbie

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    Ok, so I reinstalled windows on my m17x system and as it has been already confirmed to happen, he lights under my keyboard will not light up. Also, when in Command Center the keyboard is not detected as an option at all. I have gone to myhive and downloaded the keyboard fix, that didn't work. I have the newest version of CC. I tried reinstalling windows again and installing all the drivers in the right order. Still nothing. Any suggestions?
     
    madmike253, Aug 25, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    create a new theme
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. madmike253

    madmike253 Newbie

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    how do you do that?

    Edit: I'm just wondering if I've done anything wrong. I've gone to new theme, selected basic and advanced and the keyboard still doesn't come up as an option. If there's an alternate way to create a theme I don't know it.
     
    madmike253, Aug 25, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    @ the top you will see FILE click on that and click that then new theme
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 25, 2009
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  5. madmike253

    madmike253 Newbie

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    yea tried that, still nothing. Keyboard is not detected as an option. If I hit close theme though interestingly the four keyboard quadrants show up outlined.
     
    madmike253, Aug 25, 2009
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  6. benthedogtrainer

    benthedogtrainer Notebook Evangelist

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    i would try to reinstall the command center
     
    benthedogtrainer, Aug 25, 2009
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  7. ThaDutchy

    ThaDutchy Notebook Evangelist

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    I got errors with the New CC, I just used the Stock one. Assuming your on Vista and talking about the "All Powerfull" since your story tells you've got a m17x. (I guess the first m must by an "M" in Capitals).
     
    ThaDutchy, Aug 25, 2009
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  8. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Pull battery and ac and hold power button for 10 seconds.

    Power on and you should be ok....
     
    sleey0, Aug 25, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    lol, the do-it-all fix for the M17x. Here was my solution. LINK
     
    Mandrake, Aug 25, 2009
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  10. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Well, it has worked for others with the lightfx/cc issue. lol
     
    sleey0, Aug 25, 2009
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  11. GabeZ

    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi,
    I would recommend reinstalling Command Center. It would be the most likely issue. Removing and reinstalling the battery only cures the status lights lissue.

    Update: As for the status lights issue, removing the battery is not necessary. Simply shut down the system and power it back on.

    Thanks,
    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Aug 25, 2009
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  12. tech.arango

    tech.arango Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok to get your m17x lights working once again like new. you will need a file that i have that will fix the issue with m17x's. Its a script i got from tech support which should fix the problem you have with the lights.

    The reason you have this light problem, Alienware's bios and command center work together to have you lights working how you would like. Since this union there is bugs when you reinstall the OS, some times this gets fixed by creating a new theme.

    If you wish to have the file shoot me a pm and i will provide it to you, if you are afraid of the file then call in tech support even if your not in warranty because they will still help you and ask about the m17x file fix.
     
    tech.arango, Aug 26, 2009
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