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    G51J A1 Lockups

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Angry dad, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. Angry dad

    Angry dad Notebook Enthusiast

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    So far this is the worst laptop I have ever bought, only because of random lockup's. Yesterday's lockup was while converting a song in iTunes, I had to force a shut down and then the Laptop wouldnt re-boot.No lights or anything. I had to remove the battery and boot with the power cord. I always have the laptop plugged in 99% of the time.

    Im not sure if its Windows 7 or something else. The only programs I have installed are
    1) iTunes 9.0
    2) Photoshop CS4
    3) Your Uninstaller 2008

    Is there any known bugs with Win7 and icore 720? Is there an update to the Bios? Is this a known issue or am I unlucky?

    Any tips would be appreciated.
     
    Angry dad, Feb 2, 2010
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    Are you sure thats for the G51 series?
     
    Angry dad, Feb 15, 2010
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    Have you uninstalled All creative HD sound software and Sound Audigy etc? Those are well known to cause freezing and lock up.
     
    ryzeki, Feb 15, 2010
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    ^^^^+1, Removing these cured my Lock-ups when running my Ripping / Burning Software!! This is by far the best Notebook I've ever owned indeed...the "lock-ups" also had me perplexed, but a little research solved the problem, I can guarentee it will solve your "lock-up" issues as well ;)

    Hey Ryzeki...where in Mexico you at? Just got back from Manzanillo, had a great time and met many families "holidaying" from both Mexico City and Guadaljara ;)
     
    rjbarker, Feb 15, 2010
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    Hey haha, I am from Nuevo León, so I am actually close to the border with US :p

    I haven't gone to Manzanillo lately either, nor to Canada (at all haha) My bro went to halifax if I remember correctly.
     
    ryzeki, Feb 15, 2010
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