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SilentVampire
post May 7 2017, 08:37 PM

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QUOTE(killerloop81 @ May 7 2017, 07:20 PM)
My MSI GE60 laptop adapter spoiled already. Can I buy a 19V output adapter? The original adapter using 19.5V.
Shop only have 19V selling. Please advice, thanks
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Should be ok. Just need to check if your laptop recognises the adapter and if the battery gets overly hot.
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post May 9 2017, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(adi89 @ May 9 2017, 04:53 PM)
Hye newbie here. Just bought new MSI GP62MVR yesterday. Anyway my just 1 day old laptop got defect on 'S' alphabet on MSI logo near screen area. The S is like being cut and remaining part is missing.  Im feeling shocked with my findings last night. Anyone had same issue as mine before?

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Nope but if you bought it yesterday, bring it back to whenever you bought it from and exchange it for a similar unit. If you bought it from the official MSI Malaysia distributor, they have a 7-day exchange policy. If you bought it somewhere else, you have to see if they are willing to take it back.

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post May 13 2017, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(simonhtz @ May 8 2017, 04:59 PM)
Yeap, 6 months in and fan 1 busted for good. Fortunately there's fan 2 and a cooler to compensate for the temperature.

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Not exactly the best experience for my first gaming laptop.  doh.gif
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Bro, what model is your laptop? If it's a higher spec model, there will two separate individual fans, one for CPU and one for GPU. Your Fan 1 is CPU and Fan 2 is GPU. Looks like it's working as you're playing a game and the GPU fan is being utilised thoroughly and spinning really fast while the CPU fan is slower as the CPU is not being worked that hard compared to the GPU, when you're gaming.

As a side note, it looks like you have the older version of the MSI Dragon Center. Go to your laptop model page on MSI Malaysia and click on Support and there will be a list of the latest BIOS, driver, utility, and firmware. I suggest you ignore the update for the BIOS and firmware unless you have problems, but definitely take a look at the driver and utility section for the latest update for your laptop. If you're not sure where it is, shoot me a PM. Will help you.
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post May 14 2017, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(SoulRex @ May 14 2017, 12:46 AM)
Is it possible for me to purchase warranty extension when my GE62 is more than one year? Mine has a two year warranty out of the box
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Yes, just register your MSI laptop online and do it from there but just to be on the safe side, contact MSI Malaysia for a quote.
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post May 14 2017, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(dinbk90 @ May 14 2017, 10:43 AM)
As far as I know, there is no such thing as warranty extension that u can purchase like other brands offer eg: Dell, Acer...in M'sia. U may get several months warranty extension free when registering your laptop on MSI website. But that is it... I do know that msi warranty extension can be purchased somewhere & does exist ( as stated on MSI official website) but I don't think it is offered here in M'sia though. This is based on my experience of having two MSI laptop previously.. correct me if I'm wrong..
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It does exist bro. I wouldn't have suggested it if it's not available. I bought my MSI laptop recently, about three weeks ago, from the official MSI Malaysia distributor, Brightstar Computer. I did enquire about this and they offered a warranty extension for two years. I can't remember the exact figure now but it's quite reasonable, considering that a high spec laptop can cost an arm and a leg lol. If you don't buy yours through the official distributor, you might not get the offer but it's worth asking if you can get it.

QUOTE(raven143 @ May 14 2017, 11:48 AM)
Successfully migrated from HDD to 960 Pro NVME 1TB, but not without hitches.

What did i do:

1. Install SSD
2. Update driver via Samsung webpage http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minis...load/tools.html
3. Installed Samsung Magician & Samsung Data Migration software
4. Format ssd
5. Updated firmware through Samsung Magician and migrate data
6. Migration success but windows 10 was not working properly. (taskbar icons gone, cortana unusable (not that i use it anyways)) and overall slow performance.

What solved it:

1. Installed EaseUS Todo Backup Free.
2. Cloned the whole drive.
3. Reboot, boot into uefi, change the boot sequence, disabled origal boot drive (HDD), enable boot from ssd
4. Boot in 4 seconds!! (holy mother of God)
5. run msconfig, just to make sure windows in actually booting from ssd
6. ran all commonly used softwares (Office, Agisoft Photoscan, Steam, etc)
7. Profit? Not quite yet.
8. Formatted the HDD in Windows Disk Management ---> Extra storage for work
9. Reboot, repeat step 6.
10. Profit.
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Great job bro! I love Samsung SSD as they're reliable and super fast. I'm going to change my HDD as well once the warranty on my machine expires haha.

Good explanation on the steps needed. You have to change the boot sequence anyway when you want to boot from your SSD rather than your HDD, and it's usually safer to get it all cloned, and cleaned, before installing the SSD.

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post May 14 2017, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(shirogawawa @ May 14 2017, 08:13 PM)
you are wrong, firstly bringstar computer is just reseller, not distributor, its different, secondly , thats no warranty extension under MSI malaysia services center, the warranty there offered you was under third party company
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Oh I didn't know that. Thanks for the notification. Good to know that as I did not accept the offer for warranty extension anyway lol. Once the warranty expire, I will do the majority of the service myself if there is any problems.
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post May 14 2017, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(dinbk90 @ May 14 2017, 11:10 PM)
I know I was right. Haha...  rolleyes.gif  Anyway, I have gone through not so pleasant experience with my both previously owned msi laptops regarding the Msi warranty policy & their service centre ( I went to the kelana jaya one, not the new location at kota kemuning. so I dunno if their service has improved or just the same) hmm.gif 

Because of these unpleasant experiences regarding the warranty stuff, I just bought another new laptop with better warranty service and I did not regret even a bit.. Msi does indeed have the largest laptop range to offer with some of the best gaming features on their laptops, but their warranty service is just.... not good. Sub par I would say.  sweat.gif  Plus, their quality is like all over the place.  bangwall.gif  (Maybe the GT series is good overall as claimed by many. Below that, GE, GP, or GL, u have to rely on luck to not get any issue) Both my previous laptop got issues; the first one was minor but the second one was quite major and it is the sole reason I regret using Msi laptops. When got issues or lemon unit, you are bound to face the unpleasant steps to RMA & those waiting stuffs, explaining the issue with the hope they could really detect the exact issues yada,yada, yada... u know that.  rclxub.gif

Another issue why I regret using Msi is the stupid void warranty sticker at one of the back screws. If the laptop was opened by yourself (for various reasons like upgrading internal & cleaning etc), & not by the authorized shop/retailer you bought from, the warranty is void....  confused.gif  what a biggest bummer is that when you already bought an expensive laptop, but have no freedom to open it without voiding the warranty..  bangwall.gif  mad.gif

I'm not discouraging any potential future buyer from purchasing Msi laptops but bear in mind of these issues or u will have headache later on to deal with if u got unlucky.
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Sorry to hear you have bad experiences with MSI laptops. This is my first MSI as I decide to give them a try. My previous ones were Dell, Asus, and Acer in that order lol. To be honest, most warranty issues is a bitch to handle, regardless of which brand they are, except Dell, who have their own service team. I bought mine, and there was an major issue, but I did manage to exchange it as it was within the 7 days, that it is allowed for an exchange. I'm lucky so far with this current unit, but we'll see.

I get the void sticker frustration, as I have that same feeling about it lol. I built PCs for fun and as a hobby, and I have opened a few laptops, including the three that I have mentioned, so I know what I'm doing, and was a bit disappointed to see that sticker lol. But, no worrries. Once my warranty expires, I'm opening that machine haha.

Which laptop do you have now, if you don't mind me asking? Sounds like an option for me next time, in the next few years, when it's time for an upgrade haha.
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post May 15 2017, 07:12 AM

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QUOTE(dinbk90 @ May 15 2017, 12:10 AM)
My current laptop now is illegear s7 pascal. Just bought a month ago. I got two issues right away but both were settled in shortest time. The best warranty service ever.  rclxms.gif  thumbup.gif

First issue got logo sticker on the display lid chipped away in the first week of usage. Sent to illegear & they fixed in a matter of an hour or so.
Second issue, dead pixel appeared on my screen the second day I bought it. Send to illegear for the second time, they got the screen replaced one to one in just merely two working days. Bear in mind, I did include the pixel policy in my purchase order & it seemed a great move since my laptop got lemon display. (illegear standard warranty will only cover more than 2 dead pixels, other brands probably 5 dead pixels before can claim warranty if I'm not mistaken..)

I'm really happy with my laptop now and it is my worthy purchase out of my 3 gaming laptops I ever owned. Worth every penny.  biggrin.gif  icon_rolleyes.gif
Planning to extend the warranty next month.

Sorry for promoting illegear on Msi thread lol...  tongue.gif  I still think Msi got good selection of gaming laptops in the market with gamer oriented features but the warranty here in M'sia is just meeh...  puke.gif  and that stupid void warranty sticker.  shakehead.gif  mad.gif

For me, when purchasing  gaming laptop warranty service must be the first thing to consider before opting the specs & features since u gonna spend premium on it. Of course u want it worth your purchase since gaming laptops aint cheap... Especially with our current economy,  everything purchased must worth it.
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Thanks for your feedback bro. I have guessed that it was Illegear lol. My next laptop will be from them. Am aiming for the D9X as it seems to be the best among the lot. Happy to hear they have great warranty and great service as well.

 

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