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 Alienware Mothership V12, Intruder alert!

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akib_mullen
post Mar 25 2019, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 18 2019, 01:50 PM)
Try running the self test diagnostics and share what it says.

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. Shut down and restart the laptop. When the Alienware logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until
you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
3. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press <Enter>.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Also how many times did it beep, can google the beep codes.
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Googled the beep codes. I think the beep is only up to 8. But mine beep endlessly lol. What I do just press power button and boot it again. Sometime it went through, sometimes it happened again. So it is kind of hit or miss
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post Mar 25 2019, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(akib_mullen @ Mar 25 2019, 08:14 AM)
Googled the beep codes. I think the beep is only up to 8. But mine beep endlessly lol. What I do just press power button and boot it again. Sometime it went through, sometimes it happened again. So it is kind of hit or miss
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Give this a try, unusual problem I've had with M14x.
The laptop battery died and the notebook refused to boot.
After I disconnected/removed internal battery, worked normally so maybe give that a try.

Beeps non-stop, motherboard possibly gonna die.
Last resort maybe try flashing the BIOS to newer version. Hopefully it's just BIOS software fault.

Usually beeps followed by a pause and repeats the sequence until the computer shuts down.
Count how many times it beeps and check against table below:-

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post Mar 25 2019, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 25 2019, 11:13 AM)
Give this a try, unusual problem I've had with M14x.
The laptop battery died and the notebook refused to boot.
After I disconnected/removed internal battery, worked normally so maybe give that a try.

Beeps non-stop, motherboard possibly gonna die.
Last resort maybe try flashing the BIOS to newer version. Hopefully it's just BIOS software fault.

Usually beeps followed by a pause and repeats the sequence until the computer shuts down.
Count how many times it beeps and check against table below:-

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Tried to differentiate the pause but not really noticeable. Hopefully not mobo kaput. BIOS latest version, just check the service tag and take the latest by date right?
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post Mar 25 2019, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(akib_mullen @ Mar 25 2019, 12:19 PM)
Tried to differentiate the pause but not really noticeable. Hopefully not mobo kaput. BIOS latest version, just check the service tag and take the latest by date right?
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Yup that's right.

Managed to unplug the battery from mobo?
While you're at it check the ram is properly seated.
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post Mar 26 2019, 07:55 AM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 25 2019, 02:22 PM)
Yup that's right.

Managed to unplug the battery from mobo?
While you're at it check the ram is properly seated.
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Got problem whether it keyboard problem or anything else.
I don't even know what. But it popup like this.
Came across this before, but I don't rmb what I done. Or it popup like that because keyboard problem so the keyboard itself pressed those buttons

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post Mar 26 2019, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(akib_mullen @ Mar 26 2019, 07:55 AM)
Got problem whether it keyboard problem or anything else.
I don't even know what. But it popup like this.
Came across this before, but I don't rmb what I done. Or it popup like that because keyboard problem so the keyboard itself pressed those buttons

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Windows Explorer shortcut, the "Alt" key is pressed.

Hit "Esc" button to dismiss it. Maybe accidentally press or "Esc" key stuck.


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post Mar 27 2019, 10:15 AM

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Hi all,

Has anyone tried LM on their Alienware 15 R4? How's the temp? I'm planning to do it soon. Any tips and recommendations?

Thanks all!
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post Mar 27 2019, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(Zelz92 @ Mar 27 2019, 10:15 AM)
Hi all,

Has anyone tried LM on their Alienware 15 R4? How's the temp? I'm planning to do it soon. Any tips and recommendations?

Thanks all!
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Highly tempted but undecided hmm.gif
Got everything like conformal coating, conductonaut in my Lazada shopping cart.
Small mistake and magic smoke comes out biggrin.gif

My observation AW15 R4 requires a lot of disassembly before reaching heat sink.

Take a look at service manual, for idea how much components have to come off here.

Removing bottom cover, you can see the heat-sink assembly buried deep.
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AW M15 much more serviceable, heat-sink easier to get at IMHO.
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post Mar 27 2019, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 27 2019, 11:47 AM)
Highly tempted but undecided  hmm.gif
Got everything like conformal coating, conductonaut in my Lazada shopping cart.
Small mistake and magic smoke comes out biggrin.gif

My observation AW15 R4 requires a lot of disassembly before reaching heat sink.

Take a look at service manual, for idea how much components have to come off here.

Removing bottom cover, you can see the heat-sink assembly buried deep.
Attached Image

AW M15 much more serviceable, heat-sink easier to get at IMHO.
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Just bought all the items in lazada & shopee. Alcohol, conductonaut, conformal coating, super33+ tape, etc.

What conformal coating brand is good? I can only find Kontakt Chemie brand in Lazada.

Took apart my 15R4 last night to clean the heatsink. I got confident and want to try LM next.
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post Mar 27 2019, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(Zelz92 @ Mar 27 2019, 12:55 PM)
Just bought all the items in lazada & shopee. Alcohol, conductonaut, conformal coating, super33+ tape, etc.

What conformal coating brand is good? I can only find Kontakt Chemie brand in Lazada.

Took apart my 15R4 last night to clean the heatsink. I got confident and want to try LM next.
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Think you got most of the basic stuff needed.

Yup found the same conformal coating RM46 on lazada.
Tho some recommended using nail varnish as substitute.

Might want to add foam barriers to catch any LM balls escaping from under the heatsink.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/fo...e-guide.817207/

Good luck with LM your laptop.

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post Mar 27 2019, 01:46 PM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 27 2019, 01:04 PM)
Think you got most of the basic stuff needed.

Yup found the same conformal coating RM46 on lazada.
Tho some recommended using nail varnish as substitute.

Might want to add foam barriers to catch any LM balls escaping from under the heatsink.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/fo...e-guide.817207/

Good luck with LM your laptop.
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Thanks for the tip!

I just found out that conformal coating doesn't protect against LM. Dang it. just bought that damn thing.
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post Mar 28 2019, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(Zelz92 @ Mar 27 2019, 01:46 PM)
Thanks for the tip!

I just found out that conformal coating doesn't protect against LM. Dang it. just bought that damn thing.
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Sometimes coating is applied too thin and not uniform, so there's gaps.
Coating usually done in several layers and allowed to cure.


On separate note #DBrand skins finally arrived.
Nice packaging and the textured skins are awesome thumbsup.gif

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 28 2019, 11:13 AM)
Sometimes coating is applied too thin and not uniform, so there's gaps.
Coating usually done in several layers and allowed to cure.
On separate note #DBrand skins finally arrived.
Nice packaging and the textured skins are awesome  thumbsup.gif

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aiya why bo jio. was going to buy dbrand too. haha
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post Apr 5 2019, 07:06 PM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Mar 26 2019, 09:59 AM)
Windows Explorer shortcut, the "Alt" key is pressed.

Hit "Esc" button to dismiss it. Maybe accidentally press or "Esc" key stuck.
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Seems like the alt got problem. Its not stuck. But when it happen I cannot use touchpad to left/right click. Need to press alt then only can use
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Is area 51m will be available soon? The design is really nice!
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Hey sifus, I'm looking for replace screen for my Alienware m17x r4, I'm looking for the 3d 120hz screen, let me know if there is anywhere that I can get it.thank you.
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Hi Guys. Anyone ordered the latest Alienware m15r2? It’s already available on Dell Malaysia website.

If anyone has bought it, please share your experience!

Cheers!
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post Jul 7 2019, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(shockk @ Jul 7 2019, 11:32 AM)
Hi Guys. Anyone ordered the latest Alienware m15r2? It’s already available on Dell Malaysia website.
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Why buy a gaming laptop with no upgradeable RAM
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post Jul 7 2019, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jul 7 2019, 12:15 PM)
Why buy a gaming laptop with no upgradeable RAM
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16GB RAM is more than enough for playing the latest games. By the time I need 32GB RAM, it would be another 2 years minimum and I would have gotten another new laptop then. Haha

I am still waiting for reviews on the cooling system. Seems that the m15r1 and m17r1 had crappy thermals, even with repasting.

Hope the r2 will be much better with more voltage phases, Cryo Engine 3.0 and better fan designs.

Now just waiting for youtuber Matthew Moniz to review it ASAP!
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post Jul 7 2019, 12:51 PM

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QUOTE(shockk @ Jul 7 2019, 12:30 PM)
16GB RAM is more than enough for playing the latest games. By the time I need 32GB RAM, it would be another 2 years minimum and I would have gotten another new laptop then. Haha
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The problem isn't the capacity, if the RAM is faulty then the whole mobo needs to be replaced. Also this is anti-consumer imo

AW cannot make a good model recently, yet they are priced high. There are other better options for sure if you don't need AGA

Matthew reviews aren't good imo

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