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    m5550 alienware help

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by xaviervanguard, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. xaviervanguard

    xaviervanguard Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have an alienware m5550 laptop. I went to turn it on today and the ac adaptor is flashing green and the laptop will only turn on for a few seconds to get into the bios.

    The light on my ac adaptor is solid if I unplug it from my laptop.

    Is this my motherboard that is now gone?

    Thank You
     
    xaviervanguard, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. xaviervanguard

    xaviervanguard Newbie

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    Hi, It almost smells like something burnt?

    Does anyone know if this could be my motherboard or maybe my video card again?

    Thanks
     
    xaviervanguard, Mar 6, 2009
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  3. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    Sorry to hear about this, verify if its the adapter or If you are familiar with removing the video card, please do so and let us know.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Mar 6, 2009
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  4. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can you get into windows and run in Safe mode?
     
    kobe, Mar 6, 2009
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