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    List of Remaining M1330 Problems

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Mikeoo17, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. Mikeoo17

    Mikeoo17 Notebook Deity

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    After reinstalling vista, I have a couple remaining problems. If anyone could help, I'd love you for life.

    1. Left headphone jack makes a strange sound when no audio is playing
    2. Right headphone jack doesn't work at all
    3. When I manually put the computer into sleep mode, the screen doesn't turn on when power is turned back on
    4. Keyboard keys don't register from time to time
    5. Computer frequently runs very hot and the fan switches on constantly (I don't have the 8400 GPU, just integrated)
    6. *is there a way to check the stereo microphones. I never use them but I'd like to know they work just in case.
     
    Mikeoo17, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. wdro

    wdro Notebook Evangelist

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    for #6, use the windows sound recorder built into windows.
     
    wdro, Jan 21, 2009
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  3. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    for #1,2.. did u install the right m1330 audio drivers from dell site?

    #4... did u spill any liquid on your keyboard

    #5.. the nature of the m1330's chasis is that its compact.... use HWmonitor.... ur CPU should idle 30-45C
     
    paper_wastage, Jan 21, 2009
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    #3 When I manually put the computer into sleep mode, the screen doesn't turn on when power is turned back on

    Sounds like a driver issue. I had this problem on my 1520 and changing drivers fixed the problem.
     
    millermagic, Jan 21, 2009
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  5. jnewell

    jnewell Notebook Consultant

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    Both of those could be caused by dirt/dust/etc. I suggest a cleaning with a strong vacuum cleaner. Make sure the computer is fully powered down first, of course. Clean the keyboard and all ventillation/cooling ports.
     
    jnewell, Jan 21, 2009
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  6. mannerwafferl

    mannerwafferl Notebook Enthusiast

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    use the latest Dell graphics driver (A10) and upgrade your BIOS if you don't have at least A12....
     
    mannerwafferl, Jan 22, 2009
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