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    L501x Video Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Tank32, Mar 19, 2011.

  1. Tank32

    Tank32 Newbie

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    Hello,
    I have an L501x about 4 months old. The screen turned off 2 times this morning, had to hold the power button to turn if off and on. Started up both times no problem. The laptop itself didn't turn off, just the screen. The second time I was watching a video and the screen started to go fuzzy and then shut off, laptop remained on.

    It has been running for about 30 minutes without it happening again but very concerned. Is it possible my video card is overheating? Can someone recommend a temp program so I can monitor it? Are there some settings in the NVIDIA control panel I should be looking at and setting up properly?

    I always make sure all drivers are up to date and it has been running perfect until now.
    If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

    Thank you,
     
    Tank32, Mar 19, 2011
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