Alienware M14x Battery Plugged in but not charging
Hi Im using an m14x laptop and in the last week or so when ever i plug in my charger it does not charge the battery and so to use my computer it must be plugged in at all times. There is a message when...
View ArticleHELP!!! Alienware m17x Static/snow on screen
Hi all so I purchased this laptop about 3 months ago and now im getting what I describe as snow/static across the screen. Happens when im both in game and on the desktop. Ive done all the trouble...
View ArticleMy alienware x51 r2 won't boot up and say recovery and error code 0xc000000d !?
So it was yesterday it was working perfect playing in skyrim and minecraft then I turned it off to play on my Xbox then I woke up the next day and turned on my pc and it said the pc needs to be...
View ArticleHELP! My m17x won't boot!
Hello everyone,For some weird reason my laptop doesn't want to boot up. It was working fine yesterday and this morning I tried to switch it on and nothing. It just switches on everything but the screen...
View ArticleAlienware aurora black screen no lights start up
I have only started the computer for the first time on Friday, I had a lot of trouble with this machine because of one problem, the screen is black and all that is running is the fans, nothing else,...
View ArticleChanging GPU on Alienware 17
Hi All....first post. Just bought a brand-new Alienware 17. I got the model with the GTX 860M. My question is: Can I say, drop in a GTX 780M that I just so happen to have lying around? Or would I have...
View ArticleNew X51-R2 NO USB ports work.
Saturday 8-2-2014 My order arrived (Alienware X-51 R-2)I used the quick start guide, and the computer functioned for nearly twenty minutes before the keyboard/mouse froze up.Not a single USB port will...
View ArticleOld Alienware Area-51 needs upgrade from 2gb DDR3 to 4gb DDR3, PNY brand...
I purchased the PNY DDR3 PC3-10666 from bestbuy, installed and have been getting a blue screen after several minutes to several hours of use. At this point I have re-installed the factory RAM and...
View ArticleJust got my m14x and my left alt key only works some of the time.
I just got it in the mail and noticed tonight that my left alt key doesn't feel as firm as the other keys. It also only works some of the time when pressed. It's got the warranty and all that, I was...
View ArticleHelp pelase!!! error with graphics card :(
Hello again, I think I have a problem with graphics card, I just bought me my new Alienware a few days ago and when I runned the Alien Autopsy it gave me an error with the Video Card I looked...
View ArticleAlienware X51 R1 Not Turning On
Before any issues occurred, everything worked well but my computer was getting dusty (I leave the side panel on for better air flow). I cleaned the computer with a compressed air duster and I replaced...
View ArticleM18x GTX 580M SLI serious black screen freeze
Hi,I have a Alienware M18x with GTX 580M in SLI (2 cards) purchased around November 2011.In the past i have faced black screen freeze issue, which when happens hangs up the laptop, and I couldn't do...
View ArticleHow to clean Alienware 17's matte surface
Hello guys, I usually clean my Alienware 17 with a damp cloth, but i want to know what kind of product i can use to clean it or what kind o product i shouldn't use.
View ArticleFan speed issue after installing Command Control on Windows 8.1 x64
Specs:Windows 8.1 x64Intel X58-based Alienware Aurora mobo12GB ramIntel i7 920I'm not sure which Aurora version I have - it's from 2009.My problem:I've installed Alienware Command Control software to...
View ArticleR4 dead DIMM slots?
So I shut down the PC and everything went OK but when I rebooted it later it would not post. It would turn on, but no boot. It caught me off guard and so I checked all the connections,fans,etcetera and...
View ArticleM17x r4 (hopefully) power supply issue
Hi Everyone,I am having what seems to be a serious problem with the power supply for my M17x r4. It is a bit of a strange one - when I plug the power cable into the wall, the round strip light at the...
View ArticleAlienware m14 shutdown after 30 seconds
Good evening all,I'm stuck and would like to request some assistance. I went to power my m14 on after work to study and exactly after 30 seconds, the laptop shuts down. I confirmed that the laptop does...
View ArticleX51-R2. Front USB ports do not work
I just received my new Alienware X51 R2 recently. I start to test on my new computer. Then I find out the front two USB ports do not work! My USB device is functional cause it works when I connect it...
View ArticleAlienware M18xR2 - No Boot Device
Hi guys. Sad times here. I just rebooted my M18xR2, however, to my surprise, It won't start up. At the very beginning of the boot cycle, it displays:ID Device Model...
View ArticleMy alienware 14 does not detect my dvd rom most of the times, it detects it...
my alienware 14 does not detect the DVD rom, it might after 2o restarts and then it goes away again. its frustrating, my dvd rom is practically useless.
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