M17 R4 second battery
Hi there,I bought this M17 R4 just over a year ago. It's great. When I bought it, I tried to order a second battery. I got the wrong one. It wouldn't fit. A year later, when I try to look it up on...
View ArticleAlienware M17x R4 3D upgrade?
I have a Alienware M17x R4 with following specifications. My question is that can I upgrade my laptop to 3D? if yes then what components am i going to need for the upgrade?ThanksAlienware M17X R4 with...
View ArticleAlienware M17 Making Clicking noises when on Windows 8.1
MorningRecently i upgrade my Alienware from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 Professional through a clean install and then driver download straight from Dell's Driver Support page using my Service tag code....
View ArticleWindows 7 install Aurora R4
Have to reinstall my OS, I get the load driver error message "A required CD/DVD device driver is missing". WTH? It's working off the cd/dvd drive now! I've set the BIOS to UEFI on the cd/dvd drive,...
View Article[HELP] Alienware Aurora R4 - Loud fan's noise !
Hi !I bought my Alienware Aurora nearly a year ago, and since a few months (2 or 3 month) ago my system fan makes a HUGE noise everytime I play a game.My PC:Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 -3820 CPU @GHz / /...
View ArticleDoes anybody know how to configure the advanced settings of the AlienFX Media...
I've been searching the web for information about how to set up the AlienFX Media Plugin for WMP or Itunes for the past week. I keep finding threads that lead me to the same video links on YouTube. One...
View ArticleHow do I enter the bios setup
On all my previous pc's. There was a key (usually f2) which makes you go to bios setup where you can define which device to boot from etc.On my alienware 17 it just shows the windows 8 style loading...
View ArticleAlienFX repair.....WORKING LEDS at last!!
After an awful lot of research, techy stuff and cost, I've got the lighting working on my M17X-R1. I originally bought the laptop online knowing that the lighting effects were not working, I've been a...
View ArticleFinish coming off bezel M17x R4
Hello everyone, I have a problem and was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience. The paint on power/media bezel is coming off and is exposing the base metal. Also my screen is either...
View ArticleUpgrading memory on Alienware 17 from 16 gb to 32 gb
I am interested in upgrading the memory of my Alienware 17 to 32 gb. Which is the best memory out there that would work with it? Also, is the upgrade worth it? I use this machine for gaming, photo...
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Light problems on new alienware 14 laptop
Before i ask to send a technician or send the laptop in to dell, has anyone had problems with the outer lights not matching? The 2 lights underneath the alienware head are two slightly different...
View ArticleAlienware 18 parts list?
Is there a parts list available for the alienware 18 yet? Im in need of replacement hinge covers for my alw18 r1, and can't find them anywhere. Is there a part number to get them from Dell?
View ArticleALIENWARE R4 - Fan Noise Problem. HELP PLEASE
Hi guys I have Alienware R4 with A9 BIOS and since I've updated windows in 8.1 I have some fan problems.The fan problem is getting me really nervouse because I solve the problem running installation...
View ArticleJust bought an Alienware 17 R5, have some questions!
Hi all, I'm new to the community and I have been wanting to get an alienware for so long. And now that I have, I have questions and need advice before it comes in.The model I got: i7-4700mq16gb ramGTX...
View ArticleAlienRespawn not detecting the Recovery Partition
I'm going to be upgrading to a SSD, and was checking what my restore options will be on my M17X r3 laptop.When I open AlienRespawn though, I see an error that AlienRespawn has not been able to detect...
View ArticleAlienware Laptop Delivery Times and order challenges, my experience so far...
I ordered a middle tier Dell 18 last week (March 21) under the Member Purchase Program. My order was bumpy; a Dell Advantage discount code I had was not working even though all language showed it...
View ArticleOrder status still on "In Production"
I ordered my Alienware 17 on March 10 and it has been in the "In Production" phase for about 3-4 days. I am just wondering if there are any delays in waiting for back ordered parts and whether I can...
View ArticlemSATA os install Alienware 14
Hey everyone,I've been reading several guides on installing Windows 7 onto the msata drive of the 14 and using the HDD as extra storage. I will receive my laptop tomorrow so i plan on a fresh install...
View ArticleUpgrading my Alienware M17XR4
Hello everyone, I bought my computer hoping it would be a bombshell. It was for a while, but now I seem to be having trouble running a game like DayZ standalone at full speed. My Latop setup is as...
View ArticleAdding a MSata SSD to Alienware 14 – What to know before?
Hello All, I am planning to add a Crucial M550 256GB mSATA Internal SSD (Part Number: CT4819530) to my aliwenware 14 with the following configuration. i7-4700MQ 16GB RAM, 750GB HDD Windows 7 Home...
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