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    Dell Inspiron 15R, ATI GPU, vertical bars and heat...

    Thanks for the info... As feared... I have done a complete reinstall of the OS, and the original drivers from Dell, with limited success - at least it is stable, albeit with 1024x768 resolution and no 3D/DirectX capability.
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    Dell Inspiron 15R, ATI GPU, vertical bars and heat...

    Hi, Have had my Inspiron 15R for a couple of years now, so well out of warranty. I was playing some games a coupe of months ago, and it noted the laptop was getting warm, and then it shut down on me. Its always been on a cooler, and the fans have been cleaned monthly. Since then, it refused to...