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    XPS 1647 shuts off

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by seksmeup, Oct 28, 2010.

  1. seksmeup

    seksmeup Notebook Enthusiast

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    For some reason, if I apply a slight amount of pressure to the lower right hand side of the laptop, slightly above the intel sticker, the laptop just completely shuts off instantly. Am I the only one experiencing this problem? What could be causing it?
     
    seksmeup, Oct 28, 2010
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    alexzeon Notebook Evangelist

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    That's the position of the harddisk...
     
    alexzeon, Oct 29, 2010
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    seksmeup Notebook Enthusiast

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    The harddisk is right below the optical drive? I called Dell and they claimed it to be a motherboard problem, but I am not convinced at all. Could this possibly be due to a loose connection or something?
     
    seksmeup, Nov 3, 2010
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    alexzeon Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh my bad, the hard disk should be on the other side...The one you mentioned holds my travel remote.

    Just get a motherboard replacement to see what will happen.
     
    alexzeon, Nov 3, 2010
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    seksmeup Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't want to get it replaced with probably a refurbished motherboard for no good reason. I would appreciate if someone could help me figure out the root of the problem first.
     
    seksmeup, Nov 4, 2010
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