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    *** Official Clevo P640RE/Sager NP8640 Owner's Lounge ***

    Discussion in 'Sager/Clevo Reviews & Owners' Lounges' started by NordicRaven, Sep 15, 2015.

  1. sisqo_uk

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    Depends if it's damaged or if it's trapped.


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    sisqo_uk, Nov 5, 2016
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    Since it is still under warranty, best to return it for repair? Anyone have experience with R & J Technologies service?
     
    feeble, Nov 6, 2016
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    from what i hear they are a pretty awesome outfit to work with.
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 7, 2016
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    I have not heard any complaints, I guess now is the test :) way back I ordered a kit and had no issues.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 7, 2016
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    Hi all members... just bought PC Specialist Defiance II/Clevo P640RE and must say i am happy with it.. my previous laptop was Gigabyte P34g V2, so was looking for something simillar size. Choise was between MSI GS40 or this Clevo... Didnt really like the build of the MSI, so Clevo was the winner,but no TB3 and USBC, but can live without them... BUT my MOBO has the 3rd m.2 slot for WVAN :))
     
    cEvin_K, Nov 13, 2016
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  6. sisqo_uk

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    Defo right choice laptop.


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    sisqo_uk, Nov 13, 2016
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    wait, so you actually have the M.2 slot that is located on the top side of the board and runs up under the battery? (thats where the WWAN is supposed to be located)
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 13, 2016
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    cEvin_K Notebook Geek

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    Zacwhite :) yep, the 3rd one is underneathe the battery with areal as well :) just need to buy LTE card :)
     
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    you lucky...... well i can't say those words. LOL
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 13, 2016
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    p640re Notebook Enthusiast

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    +1 i'm jealous now.
     
    p640re, Nov 13, 2016
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    not to be a pain but i want pics :D.
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 13, 2016
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    p640re Notebook Enthusiast

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    of me being jealous? :D
     
    p640re, Nov 13, 2016
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    If you were skilled or had access to a good shop with the slot and passives you could get it added if you were brave :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 13, 2016
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  14. cEvin_K

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    ill take pics later on...
     
    cEvin_K, Nov 13, 2016
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    ya, i wish i did.i've actually looked into getting a reflow station or having someone do it for me but they wanted like $300 to do it which just wasn't worth it.
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 13, 2016
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    Isn't the M.2 slot for WWAN card available by default in the P640? In most Clevo laptops the slot is always there, all you need to do is buy the LTE module and plug it in, which is quite simple. I did the same on my P650SG with the ME936 card at around 60$.
     
    ldkv, Nov 14, 2016
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    It's not available at most resellers. The PCB for the module is unsoldered:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...40-owners-lounge.781512/page-83#post-10283096
     
    p640re, Nov 14, 2016
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    ldkv, Nov 14, 2016
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    Yes I think it was established that Europe had it but America didn't


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    sisqo_uk, Nov 14, 2016
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    Pictures :)
     

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    you lucky dog. hope you take advantage of it.
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 14, 2016
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  22. cEvin_K

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    zacwhite: probably.. i mean i will buy the card, but dont really need a mobile broadband, but it is a handy feature :)
     
    cEvin_K, Nov 14, 2016
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  23. cEvin_K

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    just vondering where can i get the original P640RE Bios from? or the Prema? mine was PC Specialist and just flashed it with XMG ( Dont like it ) so cant go back to PC Specialist one ( no back up ) so would like to get original clevo or the prema ?
     
    cEvin_K, Nov 16, 2016
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  24. sisqo_uk

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    Wish could help. What's wrong with xmg version bios?


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    sisqo_uk, Nov 16, 2016
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  25. cEvin_K

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    sisqo_uk: not many options in there and fan is almost always on :) but found this: https://repo.palkeo.com/clevo-mirror/ so updated with latest 1.05.10 and latest EC 1.05.06 and everything seems ok.
     
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    cEvin_K, Nov 17, 2016
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  26. sisqo_uk

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    From my experience from xmg. There fan noise was greater than in the gigabyte model. Sent it back. But sorry was of no help.


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    sisqo_uk, Nov 17, 2016
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  27. PhantomAU

    PhantomAU Newbie

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    Is there any word on when the P640RE will be updated/refreshed/replaced with a pascal equipped version?

    I don't care if it's a GTX 1050/1060 I just want to know how long i have to wait... and when would it be avilable in Australia?
     
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    It should, you'll have to wait until kaby lake AFAIK tho
     
    Paull, Nov 18, 2016
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    Hi, I've a problem with the Webcam and Camera app (error 0xA00F4244(0xC00D36D5). What's the problem?

    Thanks in advance

    O.T. I've the same port of cEvin_K. Do you know how to buy a compatible LTE card?
     
    Razorbacktrack, Nov 22, 2016
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  30. Meaker@Sager

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    Looks like a camera not found message, make sure it's turned on via the FN keyboard shortcut.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 23, 2016
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    kr00t0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have some weird wavy screen burn on my 6 month old XMG, never had screen burn on any IPS display before.

    Anybody else suffer from this, and is it a warranty issue? Screen auto-dims after 5 minutes, plus the pattern is unlike anything I'd have on my screen.
     
    kr00t0n, Nov 23, 2016
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  32. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Can you try posting a picture?
     
    TomJGX, Nov 23, 2016
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    Sorted through warranty
     
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    kr00t0n, Nov 25, 2016
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    [QUOTE="O.T. I've the same port of cEvin_K. Do you know how to buy a compatible LTE card?[/QUOTE]

    I think any m.2 LTE should be ok.. for example in my spec of PC Specialist version i can buy the HUAWEI ME936 and i can get it from PC Specialist uk for i think £67 ?

    but i just thinking to upgrade my WIFI to Intel AC18260, the one with WIFI Dock, or what it is, bu it needs 3rd areal... just wondering where can i get it from and where do i have to put it in my laptop :))
     
    cEvin_K, Nov 27, 2016
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    Looking to buy another charger. As small as possible. Any suggestions? Have an NP8640-S here.
     
    Params7, Dec 14, 2016
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    oh well.. just bought a Sierra EM7455/Dell DW5811e and i think i've made a mistake .. was thinking that i am going to download drivers/connection utility from Sierra webpage, but no... if you want to download something of them, you have to register yourself.. not a problem, but you cannot use any free email provider, it has to be a company one... tried install dell/lenovo utility but because of the vendor not a chance.. damn it..
     
    cEvin_K, Dec 16, 2016
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  37. Support.1@XOTIC PC

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    Typically, I would recommend getting the OEM charger for it. You probably won't be able to find a compatible adapter that has a smaller brick on it that still runs the same watts.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Dec 16, 2016
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    Just a follow up. R & J Tech was right on the ball with communication, an RMA number and replaced the internal video cable under warranty and had my laptop back to me in a couple of days. Two thumbs up!
     
    feeble, Dec 16, 2016
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    Cool :)

    The OEM charger is also going to meet the relevant safety specs for sure :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 17, 2016
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    Hey all,

    Just wondering have you run into any issues connecting the NP8640 with a TV via HDMI? I tried it and I'm only getting "No Signal". My desktop flashes on the TV for a second then it goes back to "No Signal". I know the cable and TV is working because the other laptop in the house works on the TV. The other laptop is Windows 8 while my laptop is Windows 10. Could this be why it's not working?
     
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    Have you gone into your display settings to see if it's detected and if so what resolution/refresh rate it is trying to use?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 31, 2016
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    osum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply but I got it to work.

    What I did was to reinstall the Intel Graphics Card driver in compatibility setting for Windows 8. This is just in case some poor soul encounter the same error I get and this page pops up in Google haha.
     
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    Looks like revmped R640 gets 1050ti gfx :)
     
    taraquin, Jan 3, 2017
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    Knew it. disappointed that they waited than just changing it up to fit a 1060 tho. It's just a side grade. I'd prob rather stay with a 970m than 1050 ti. It just sounds less tier.
    But I'm not hating the laptop. I'm not even sure if they changed up the design or not. But they usually keep a design for a while so I doubt that.


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    sisqo_uk, Jan 3, 2017
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    The test of a system is the entire package and price point it hits, so lets not jump to any conclusions :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 3, 2017
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    where dd you see that news?
     
    PhantomAU, Jan 4, 2017
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  47. Ionising_Radiation

    Ionising_Radiation ?v = ve*ln(m0/m1)

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    Check nVidia's website.
     
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    Laptop won't boot. Powers on, blue led on power button, fans spin up, green light on the front turns blinking yellow. Nothing on the display. Nothing on an external monitor when connected via HDMI.

    I've tried reseating the ram, m.2 drive, ssd, disconnected the battery and CMOS battery with no change.

    Sits on the table and was working fine when I shut it down. Never dropped, spilled on, etc. Was fixed under warranty from R & J Tech a few months ago (bad display cable) and has been working flawlessly since.

    Suggestions?

    Thx!


    EDIT. Now it booted fine with no changes from what I types above.
     
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    It could have been a memory configuration issue and it eventually retrained the link.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 8, 2017
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    Stooj, Jan 9, 2017
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