I have a very peculiar problem with my Alienware M17x.
The screen won't come on or come out of sleep unless the laptop is stone cold. An external screen works fine. I have tried removing the battery and holding down the power button for a minute (someone told me this depletes any residual power.) I have tried removing the memory and also the internal battery and this had no effect.
The only thing that works every time is letting the laptop cool down for several hours in a cold room or putting it in the freezer for 10 minutes and then it works fine every time.
Literally pulling my hair out over this so any help is gratefully received...
Jay
The screen won't come on or come out of sleep unless the laptop is stone cold. An external screen works fine. I have tried removing the battery and holding down the power button for a minute (someone told me this depletes any residual power.) I have tried removing the memory and also the internal battery and this had no effect.
The only thing that works every time is letting the laptop cool down for several hours in a cold room or putting it in the freezer for 10 minutes and then it works fine every time.
Literally pulling my hair out over this so any help is gratefully received...
Jay