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    XPS 1647 BIOS flash failed. No power.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by der_meister, May 16, 2011.

  1. der_meister

    der_meister Newbie

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    I'm having a very serious issue after trying to downgrade to A09 from A11. WinPhlash said the flashing process was successful but I got the white screen on doing the restart. Now my computer refuses to turn on. It shows no signs of receiving power.

    I tried the USB flash recovery trick of pressing END and then plugging in A/C power but even that does nothing. I'd dropped the laptop earlier and so Dell refuses to replace the motherboard. They're asking me instead to go for out-of-warranty service which means $200 for a new mobo.

    Is there someone who can help me? Please!
     
    der_meister, May 16, 2011
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  2. NBRV725

    NBRV725 Guest

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    I'm currently using A10 now.
    I saw no need to upgrade to A11 according to its upgrade spec.

    Why do u want to downgrade?
     
    NBRV725, May 16, 2011
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  3. Panduhsaur

    Panduhsaur Notebook Consultant

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    Lol, shoulda told the rep nothing about dropping it. and just be vague about it and say it just doesn't turn on.
     
    Panduhsaur, May 16, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    That would be fraud, and most depots look at the internals for drop damage.

    Unfortunately BIOS flash isn't covered by warranty anyway..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 16, 2011
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