I went to turn on my laptop a couple weeks ago and after post the screen started flashing between black screen and the blue windows 7 startup screen. That's the basics of the problem, no ill tell a little bit about my system and what I've tried.
M17x r1
CPU :intel q9200 engineering sample, bought this a cheap upgrade, it has unlocked multiplier and basically functions as a extreme edition, But I know it may have issues. Its worked fine for over 18 months some overclocking at the beginning, but has been at or near stock clocks for the past 6+mos.
Motherboard: replaced underwarranty by dell about two years ago
Onboard Graphics Nvidia 9400 never any issue.
Discrete graphics : Single gtx260m also replaced by dell 2-ish yrs ago
Ram G-skill 8gb (2x4gb) I believe stock clocks 1333mhz ddr3 cas9 if you want more info, I can get it.
Hard drive : I cant remember Toshiba or Samsung single 500gb 5400rpm hard drive also replaced around 2 years ago.
Screen stock 1440x900, one of the best IMO
Upgraded/swapped wireless card from Broadcom to intel, also done years ago. Can give specs on wireless card if need be.
Stock slot load dvd burner.
no error lights, or failure to post.
I think Ive covered everything.
I believe the OS is windows 7 home premium 64 bit, I believe service pack one is installed
The computer is mostly used as a home theater pc and to travel with.
It began the problem while travelling , but was in a car in my possession nearly the whole time. It could have been dropped while in standby mode, Im not aware of this happening but not impossible..
Pretty much stock everything else, I really messed with it when I first got it, but after Dell rebuilt it I pretty much left it alone. Besides the cpu I haven't tore into it except partly every 35 months for a dusting.
Here's what Ive done to trouble shoot.
!. Swapped out ram sticks tried one then the other.
2. swapped graphics cards by turning off the discrete, booting then turning off onboard and booting.
3. Removed battery and power cord and holding power putton for 30+ secs, (supposed to be a sort of master reset)
4.Booted a disc of memtest memtest ran but froze as soon as it started. But I doubt both sticks would be bad at same time, maybe?
5. Took it partially apart for visual inspection and cleaning, nothing unusual noted.
I'm thinking about trying to boot from a usb or another disc. I had trouble with a usb today or that would have already been done.
I don't have ay other parts that would fit to try out, but wouldn't be completely opposed to buying maybe a cheap core 2 duo, ram, or hard drive to test out parts with, but video card is a little more expensive.
If you've read all this I appreciate it and any help or things I may check would definitely be appreciated.
I couldn't normally afford a $1500 laptop , but I got it in trade for a nice gaming tower I built. So I figure I had about 600-700 in it when I got it and then added the extended warranty for two years for an additional ~$200 , which came in handy since dell pretty much replaced the whole computer. The warranty is now long gone, but I really don't want to just sell this thing for parts.It still impresses anyone that sees it. and besides the current issue everything else works great
M17x r1
CPU :intel q9200 engineering sample, bought this a cheap upgrade, it has unlocked multiplier and basically functions as a extreme edition, But I know it may have issues. Its worked fine for over 18 months some overclocking at the beginning, but has been at or near stock clocks for the past 6+mos.
Motherboard: replaced underwarranty by dell about two years ago
Onboard Graphics Nvidia 9400 never any issue.
Discrete graphics : Single gtx260m also replaced by dell 2-ish yrs ago
Ram G-skill 8gb (2x4gb) I believe stock clocks 1333mhz ddr3 cas9 if you want more info, I can get it.
Hard drive : I cant remember Toshiba or Samsung single 500gb 5400rpm hard drive also replaced around 2 years ago.
Screen stock 1440x900, one of the best IMO
Upgraded/swapped wireless card from Broadcom to intel, also done years ago. Can give specs on wireless card if need be.
Stock slot load dvd burner.
no error lights, or failure to post.
I think Ive covered everything.
I believe the OS is windows 7 home premium 64 bit, I believe service pack one is installed
The computer is mostly used as a home theater pc and to travel with.
It began the problem while travelling , but was in a car in my possession nearly the whole time. It could have been dropped while in standby mode, Im not aware of this happening but not impossible..
Pretty much stock everything else, I really messed with it when I first got it, but after Dell rebuilt it I pretty much left it alone. Besides the cpu I haven't tore into it except partly every 35 months for a dusting.
Here's what Ive done to trouble shoot.
!. Swapped out ram sticks tried one then the other.
2. swapped graphics cards by turning off the discrete, booting then turning off onboard and booting.
3. Removed battery and power cord and holding power putton for 30+ secs, (supposed to be a sort of master reset)
4.Booted a disc of memtest memtest ran but froze as soon as it started. But I doubt both sticks would be bad at same time, maybe?
5. Took it partially apart for visual inspection and cleaning, nothing unusual noted.
I'm thinking about trying to boot from a usb or another disc. I had trouble with a usb today or that would have already been done.
I don't have ay other parts that would fit to try out, but wouldn't be completely opposed to buying maybe a cheap core 2 duo, ram, or hard drive to test out parts with, but video card is a little more expensive.
If you've read all this I appreciate it and any help or things I may check would definitely be appreciated.
I couldn't normally afford a $1500 laptop , but I got it in trade for a nice gaming tower I built. So I figure I had about 600-700 in it when I got it and then added the extended warranty for two years for an additional ~$200 , which came in handy since dell pretty much replaced the whole computer. The warranty is now long gone, but I really don't want to just sell this thing for parts.It still impresses anyone that sees it. and besides the current issue everything else works great
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