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    M17x R2 Freezes when unplugged HELP

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by tsuekasa, Mar 19, 2010.

  1. tsuekasa

    tsuekasa Notebook Consultant

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    My m17x has been freezing when i unplug my power cord or recovering my sleep(sometimes). It just started happening these couple days. What can I do?
     
    tsuekasa, Mar 19, 2010
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    maxwell36 Notebook Consultant

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    Are you running ATI mobility modded drivers? This is usually the cause, going back to the dell stock drivers will fix the issue. I find if you install 10.3 ATI drivers over the dell ones you will avoid the lockups when going off AC.
     
    maxwell36, Mar 20, 2010
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