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    first problem with M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Bomber929, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. Bomber929

    Bomber929 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey all,
    so i got my M15x about 4-5months or so ago, no problems at all, and well now i've encountered my 1st problem. So i turned the laptop on, the other day and i heard a sound coming from the left side of the computer, sounds like its more from the back side of it. Now im not too sure what to do. do you think there is anything that would be a quick fix, or should i just call alienware to fix it.

    Now just as a little piece of info, i did replace the RAM in it, so i do send it back to alienware, should i take out the piece i replaced or what would be the best way to do it, or will they tell me
     
    Bomber929, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    before you mail it in put back the stock stuff incase they have to replace the machine (doubtful but ya never know) .
     
    Quadzilla, Aug 3, 2009
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Maybe the fans? take the service panel off and dust it out. :confused:

    Is there any performance loss?
     
    Ripfire, Aug 3, 2009
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    otaku Notebook Deity

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    I've had my fans get stuck before when the machine was closed/put into standby etc and usually restarting fixes the problem
     
    otaku, Aug 3, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    why would a stuck fan make a noise :confused:
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 3, 2009
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    Bomber929 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ya, im about to take the service panel off and try cleaning it, the people from alienware said "Remove the service cover and check on both heatsink fans, bomber929. Clean them, see if the sound persists." haven't had the chance to yet.

    and i haven't noticed any performance loss, seems to be running at normal speed. granted the only game i've played lately has been WoW (im not addicted to it, dont make fun of me, lol). But i've been working too much to do really anything with it, hopefully this within the next day or 2 i'll be able to check
     
    Bomber929, Aug 4, 2009
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    Konig Notebook Evangelist

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    Konig, Aug 5, 2009
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