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    Inspiron 1501, issue when waking from sleep mode

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JCMS, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    My dad has a inspiron 1501 and everytime it wakes up from sleep mode, the screen is green and is shaking up. I've elimited the fact that it could be OS-based (happens on both vista x64 and ubuntu....). So is it ready to be RMAed?
     
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    Sounds like a graphics card issue. Green screens usually mean that. :rolleyes:
     
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    I'm currently typing on a 1501 and I put it in sleep mode a lot and i'm not having that problem. Do you close the lid when you put it to sleep? If so I would check the display connector going to the motherboard IF you feel comfortable doing that. It could need a reseat. When panels or monitors go one color it usually indicates a graphics problem like Pixelot mentioned or a cable connection is off.

    edit: If you don't fel like fooling with it I would arrange to have it serviced.
     
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    Yeah my dad only close the lid and it goess into sleep mode.

    Does that involve removing a warranty sticker? If not, I've got no problem
     
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    I can't believe how many issues there are with Dell. 4 pages after not even a day?
     
    JCMS, Apr 7, 2008
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