Okay guys. I have read through several posts about the M1730 problems people have been having. This has me very worried because I really don't want my M1730 to die. I have been happy with the machine albeit battery issues (doesn't charge).
Now, a few months ago, I had my 8700's swapped out. No issue. New cards work great. Still upset my old 7900 GS performed just as well, but whatever. Now, a new issue, the laptop won't turn on. I click the power button, and the power LED comes on, but the screen doesn't and then it just powers down. I got in contact with Dell and they are letting me send it in. I am worried at what will happen to my laptop!! I have heard crazy stories, including Woodstock getting his parts switched out even though they are working fine. I am mainly worried about the graphics card.
Although, I did find a temporary solution where I bang (with my hand) the area near the power button (LCD hinge area). And while I bang down, I make sure to hit the power button. And somehow it turned on. But it only lasts for a minute or so before it turns off. But this way I can get the screen on. IDK, I have opened my laptop several months ago to put thermal compound on the processor/graphics, but I really don't want to go through the hassle of opening it, just to see if something got loose over the past few days.
Just thinking aloud really in this post.
Now, a few months ago, I had my 8700's swapped out. No issue. New cards work great. Still upset my old 7900 GS performed just as well, but whatever. Now, a new issue, the laptop won't turn on. I click the power button, and the power LED comes on, but the screen doesn't and then it just powers down. I got in contact with Dell and they are letting me send it in. I am worried at what will happen to my laptop!! I have heard crazy stories, including Woodstock getting his parts switched out even though they are working fine. I am mainly worried about the graphics card.
Although, I did find a temporary solution where I bang (with my hand) the area near the power button (LCD hinge area). And while I bang down, I make sure to hit the power button. And somehow it turned on. But it only lasts for a minute or so before it turns off. But this way I can get the screen on. IDK, I have opened my laptop several months ago to put thermal compound on the processor/graphics, but I really don't want to go through the hassle of opening it, just to see if something got loose over the past few days.
Just thinking aloud really in this post.
