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    First thing to do with my new XPS m1530?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by A Led Rock, Dec 16, 2007.

  1. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

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    When it gets here I wanna have stuff lined up to do with it to make it gaming ready...what are some things you guyz suggest to clean the computer up with?


    PS: Before plugging the laptop in at all, do I needa drain the battery completely first?

    PPS: If I reformat do I forfeit the Norton subscription that came with the computer?
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 16, 2007
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  2. Clutch66

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    Reformat

    Hell no. In fact your battery may die permanantly if you drain it "completely".

    No you could re-enter your paid activation code.
     
    Clutch66, Dec 16, 2007
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  3. A Led Rock

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    Aww i see...rep to ya...

    so i should plug the laptop in to charge when i get it?
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 16, 2007
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    yes. you should charge it all the way before before using it. at least that's what i've heard.
     
    knightsofwar, Dec 16, 2007
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  5. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    its not that big of a deal. use it while charging. there is nothing wrong it that
     
    sly, Dec 16, 2007
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    you should take pics of it first ,then post them here :D
     
    wannabeapilot, Dec 16, 2007
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  7. A Led Rock

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    lol i will dont worry

    they'll be increidbly sexy pix
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 16, 2007
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  8. AHHHRT

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    Give me your video card.
     
    AHHHRT, Dec 16, 2007
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  9. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    Plug it in, turn it on, reformat.

    Install windows xp if possible.

    update windows, install the latest drivers for your hardware, except video card drivers from lv2go
     
    masterchef341, Dec 16, 2007
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  10. JCMS

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    When reformating, be sure to do a clean install. Otherwise it will be exactly the same.
     
    JCMS, Dec 16, 2007
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  11. A Led Rock

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    lol clean install?

    is that like an option or something when reformattin?
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 16, 2007
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  12. JCMS

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    The "recovery dvd" that came with your computer is a complete backup that will put windows exactly like it was when you received so it does not really change anything.

    There should be a sticky about how to do a clean install with the recovery dvd here on the forums
     
    JCMS, Dec 16, 2007
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  13. sinstoic

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    sinstoic, Dec 16, 2007
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  14. A Led Rock

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    ya how do i clean install with the backup DVD?
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 16, 2007
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  15. A Led Rock

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    ...any1...
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 18, 2007
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  16. reiko

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    Sorry, my mistake, what I meant was to write was, is there any way to get a m1530 with a better lcd panel to handle higher resolutions?
     
    reiko, Dec 18, 2007
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  17. A Led Rock

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    not atm i dont think...after the new year there supposed to be offering higher res screens
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 18, 2007
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