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    XPS M1530 probs after motherboard change

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by tomberries, Oct 21, 2009.

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    tomberries Notebook Enthusiast

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    Had my motherboard & cooling system replaced last week.

    Since it's been changed I can no longer get any sound over HDMI which I used to use all the time before it was changed. Been talking to Dell, reinstalled drivers, bios etc.. all with no luck. I'm running Windows 7 RC 32bit and they've suggested reinstalling it though it does seem they are grasping at straws now to avoid replacing the motherboard again.

    Also since the new motherboard was installed the battery only lasts for 1-2 minutes. It says 100% charged, take the cable out, and it shuts off within 2 minutes. When I plug it in and turn it on again it says 3% remaining and will then charge to 100% over time. When I unplug it again it's dead in 2 min. Like the HDMI the battery worked fine (lasted about 3 hours) before the motherboard was changed.

    Any suggestions?
     
    tomberries, Oct 21, 2009
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