http://www.gdargaud.net/Hack/DeadPixels.html

if the laptop is new, you can call and try your luck.
sometimes they change event 1 dead pixel, just tell them how bright the dead pixel is and how annoying it is when watching movies.

Picture below has nothing to do with dead pixel, just showing off my M17x

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Added on October 16, 2010, 10:04 pmThere are fixes for M15x and M17x R2, for M17x R1 still no update.
Please go to support.dell.com and get the latest touchpad driver, and yeah update the BIOS too.

This post has been edited by Safar: Oct 16 2010, 10:05 PM

is it running on SSD ?

im running on SSD too, not sure how fast is mine.

i had use HDD and SSD before, once you use SSD you dont want to use HDD anymore. its very fast when loading any stuff and with M17x u can keep your movies and stuff on 2nd HDD.

im going to totally agree with that, unless you RAID 0 your SSD. RAID 0 - 7200 RPM is no close to single SSD.

you change all the colours except the back cover, the keyboard can only select 1 colour at time but changeable unlike M15x and 17x, keyboard has 4 changeable colour.



Alienware M17x


Alienware M11x

This post has been edited by Safar: Oct 17 2010, 01:22 AM

Go for 17-640UM with 1-Year Dell Care , you can extend warranty when you have money later.
Going to be a bit expensive the warranty but worth every penny.

i rather not to discuss price in public

still prefer no, anyway you can get the latest price from dell site.

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=37033

# of Cores = 4
# of Threads = 4
Clock Speed = 2.26 GHz
L2 Cache = 12 MB

thats really nice spec you got there.

Enabling Surround Sound

The primary function of the SigmaTel Audio Control Panel is to allow the system to be connected to external speakers for surround sound. By clicking on any of the large icons on the Jack Setup tab, a pop-up menu is displayed. One of the options on the menu will be to configure the connector for one of the surround speaker settings. This still requires the user to connect the correct speakers to the correct connector, as each connector only has one surround sound option.

The surround sound speaker designations are as follows:

Far left connector (pink) - for MIC / not used in 5.1 sounds system
Left connector — Front speakers
Middle connector — Center / LFE speaker
Right connector — Rear Speakers




This post has been edited by Safar: Oct 17 2010, 11:48 PM

http://www.youtube.com/alienwareservices

learn how to strip your system.

for all dell system there is 2 type of parts, one is FRU (Field removable unit - done by Dell certified technician) and CRU (Customer removable unit)
Removing CRU yourself wont void the warranty, and FRU is only recommended to Dell certified technician and removing this parts yourself will void the warranty.
but if you get help over the phone on removing this FRU parts, it wont void the warranty. if you dont know which parts is FRU and CRU, you can call the help line and get advice.
helpline are open 24hours for customers with warranty. also if you notice, Dell does not use warranty sticker like other brand, so if you know how to stop your system, no one know you open it.

This post has been edited by Safar: Oct 18 2010, 12:27 AM

DOTA ?

for #5 , it does not shorten dell battery lifespan, not sure for other model but im sure it does not do for dell battery.
dell battery use special model inside it, when the battery is full and you are connected with ac adapter, the power go direct and by pass battery.
there for the battery is not event been used. once a while you are recommended to drain out the battery and fully recharge it. maybe once a month.
remove the battery out from the system can slowly kill the battery. the battery also design to last around 1 - 2 years. a battery cost around RM200 - RM300 while motherboard of course going to cost more if your system no more in warranty. old type battery is different, when its connected its going to charge, but this is on old type of laptop / handphone / PDA / camera. all new battery are design to stop charge and by pass the battery when the battery is 100%, you will notice on the battery meter that battery is 100% Fully Charged, its not charging anymore.

Get all info about dell battery here Dell Laptop Battery FAQ

anyone interested with my system , please check the spec as on my signature and the link im posting the sales.
Replacing with M15x

still in dilemma, either to keep M17x or M15x

Look like major parts replacement, what was the issue?