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    M11x to M18x light sync question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by rmutua, Aug 19, 2012.

  1. rmutua

    rmutua Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does syncing the alienware laptops to music kill the lights because the lights are constantly being activated and deactivated and changing color? Like i know that LED last for 100,000 hours or 11 years till there only 70% of there original brightness but does continual lighting and darkening corrode them faster?
     
    rmutua, Aug 19, 2012
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    maverick1989 Notebook Deity

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    It is not a single LED that is changing color. There have to be multiple. So that is out of the question.

    LEDs are only damaged by excess current. And, of course, after several years as you have stated. Rapidly switching them on or off shouldn't damage them.
     
    maverick1989, Aug 20, 2012
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    rmutua Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply
     
    rmutua, Aug 20, 2012
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