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    Problem with a XPS M140

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by androo987, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. androo987

    androo987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had this laptop for a couple of years now with no problem except for a couple of weeks ago.

    I had a problem with the screen, where the images were barely visible, so I called dell and they sent a tech over. The tech replaced my screen and motherboard, afterwards, it was great!

    I decided to do a system restore, pressing the ctrl + f11 key at the startup screen, and I restored the computer. After restoring and updating the laptop, I decided to turn it off. After turning off for a good 25 minutes, it turned itself back on all of a sudden. I thought I had accidentally pressed the 'on' button so I decided to shut it down again. After a good 15 minutes or so, it turned itself back on. Now, every time I shut it down, and being off for anywhere from 5-40 minutes, it just turns itself on.

    I called dell and they had no idea what the problem was.

    Does anyone here know what the problem is and is there a solution?
     
    androo987, Jul 20, 2009
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    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    It's probably for updating that the computer is waking..Try disabling automatic updates, and any other tasks that you see in task scheduler..
     
    sesshomaru, Jul 21, 2009
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    androo987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I turned off the automatic updates and any other tasks but it still turned itself back on.
     
    androo987, Jul 21, 2009
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    androo987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any other suggestions?
     
    androo987, Jul 22, 2009
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