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    M17X Overheating Issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Karver, Feb 11, 2010.

  1. Karver

    Karver Newbie

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    I have an Alienware M17X With Windows Vista 64 bit. The problem I am having is that the fans on my computer don't seem to respond to the overheating. They are running, there are no unusual noises, and they aren't clogged. The problem is that no matter how hot my laptop gets, the fans seem to stay at a low revolution and not speed up to help cool the computer. Any advice?
     
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  2. Karver

    Karver Newbie

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    I should also state I have tried running FurMark, and it doesn't take long for the internal temp to reach up to 110 Degrees Celsius.
     
    Karver, Feb 11, 2010
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  3. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    I doubt it is a driver/OS issue.
    Re-flash your BIOS. If it doesn't help - Call Dell.
     
    Aikimox, Feb 11, 2010
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  4. Magical_Unicorn

    Magical_Unicorn Notebook Enthusiast

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    1 create a restore point
    2 download driver sweeper
    3 boot into safe mode
    4 run driver sweeper
    5 reboot
    6 flash your BIOS
    7 install your new driver 186.x4 is nice(Look in Batboys Sig)

    If that does not work then try reformatting and reflashing the BIOS. When i faced this issue that combination solved it for me but a format should always be last on the list.
     
    Magical_Unicorn, Feb 11, 2010
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  5. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Did you have the same issue? Did all the fans stayed on min or just 1? Also, did you try re-flashing your BIOS before messing with drivers/os?
    It's unlikely that the OS suddenly gets full control over the fans. Bad driver can stress the GPUs and the fans will kick in, but to make the fans locked on certain speed... :confused:
     
    Aikimox, Feb 11, 2010
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  6. Magical_Unicorn

    Magical_Unicorn Notebook Enthusiast

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    No i had mine lock up, it stayed the same in BIOS and in windows.

    I spent DAYS trying to get that thing to kick out what ever was causing it and eventually broke down and formatted. Then flashed my BIOS and then my VBIOS and then reinstalled windows from scratch.

    Never came back, but as a long time lurker i can say for sure this is a re-occurring issue that i wish Dell would address
     
    Magical_Unicorn, Feb 11, 2010
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  7. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    If your CPU is overheating, then I would call dell about it. Chances are the tech who assembled your machine forgot to remove the tape from the bottom of the heatsink, which has happened before, and so it inhibits proper heat conduction. If your capable of disassembling it yourself. Give it a shot. The tape is on the underside of the heat sink that sits against the cpu. Probably has thermal paste over it. Also, before doing this you will want to have thermal paste to replace it.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 11, 2010
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