[M17x R4] Bricked BIOS FIX
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naldor, in Alienware M17x / AW 17
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Hello,
I have a 2nd hand M17XR4 from 2014. (I bought it 2nd hand because I wanted an alienware but had no money for brand new ones, its my first ever personal purchase after saving up when i had a job, my first and only laptop:( )
The issue happened suddenly while playing League, it crashed and wouldnt boot up anymore.
It gives 8 beeps when powering on.
No LCD light and 8 beeps when powered on with gpu.
LCD lights up when gpu is removed but still 8 beeps and stuck at black screen.
I cant bring it to a service center because there is none here in Philippines.
The LCD is 3d capable as I recall.
Im hoping to buy an old gpu from you guys just so I can make it work again.
The old gpu on it is a GTX 675M (see attached).
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They also tried to reheat the solders just in case but it did nothing.
I already spent 200$ in travel and expenses going to those shops because I live far from the capital but still no luck.
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