Posts by bara686

Thank you for the input! I have looked at the Lenovo IdeaPad series: IdeaPad Y470p 14" Can anyone comment on build quality of IdeaPad? I know ThinkPads are strong and very well built, is the same to be said about the IdeaPad line? I am...

Hi guys, It has been a while since I have used the forums, but my laptop is finally about to kick the bucket so I need some help. I am coming out of grad school and want something compact and lightweight. I have been thinking about...

To the above poster I, unfortunately, am already outside of my warranty window. Luckily, I opened the sucker up and did some thorough cleaning near the GPU, fans, etc. and the unit is working just fine now. I think in the future if this...

UPDATE: Windows Event Logger indicates its the GPU overheating. I am going to get the tools needed to open this thing up tomorrow and blow air in it. (Already blew air in the vents). Any suggestions? I am out of warranty by 22 days --...

Found out I don't have a screwdriver to open my laptop. I will run memtest overnight and post an events log from windows. Tomorrow i, will get the suckered open air it out and swap ram. Anything else I should do in the meantime to rule...

Testing as in Memtest, or take one out, try to run the game, rinse and repeat?

Not to hijack, but I have the same problem, but different conditions -- posted before I saw this thread. Please read if you are able to help! http://www.notebookforums.com/t/237981/xps16-keeps-shutting-down

HI all, I hope this is in the right spot, I am in need of some help. I have an XPS16 that I received from Dell through a warranty exchange. My warranty is now expired as of 8/3. A week ago, the computer just shut down. It would not...

Hi all, I used to frequent this forum A LOT, mostly over in the Dell section. Recently, I think my computer has died and I am in the market. I have always used Dell because of their repair plans, but I want to change that. I need...

Hey all, Haven't posted in a while, but have been reading these forums. Things have been crazy busy -- just got into grad school, and the XPS Studio 16 I got is working awesome. I need some help though with my Dell Bluetooth 370...