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    Received my 7915u and need help...

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by dirtyroastbeef, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. dirtyroastbeef

    dirtyroastbeef Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,
    I finally got my new 7915 and am having a problem with it. At random times my screen just goes black. It's as if the screen loses power, since the rest of the laptop lights are still lit up. It's not going into sleep mode or anything like that. The best way I can describe it is if you were on a desktop and someone unplugged your monitor. When this happens, I'm forced to hold the power button down and restart the laptop. Any ideas how I can fix this? Also, while playing Dragon Age: Origins the computer froze up on me and made a horrible beeping noise. I'm not too computer saavy, so please share any ideas you might have.

    Thanks!
     
    dirtyroastbeef, Nov 24, 2009
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  2. ktr

    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    Try updating the video drivers. You can find them at nvidia's website.
     
    ktr, Nov 24, 2009
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    dirtyroastbeef Notebook Enthusiast

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    Checked the drivers, I have the most up to date ones.
     
    dirtyroastbeef, Nov 24, 2009
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    Return it or exchange it.
     
    CitizenPanda, Nov 25, 2009
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