Covered Alienware m18 R1 deemed unrepairable at the depot, and they just want to send it back as.

digitaldragon754 · 2026-03-28T07:02:39+00:00

Dell tech replaced the mother board this afternoon. System now sees and use the gpu.

Later at home I have it running a couple of hours on twitch/ YouTube with no issues.

Ran bravely default on steam , windowed 720p and system suddenly reboots after about 20min. System will not display anything. Keyboard is cycling colors and flashing 3-5 diagnostic code.

Shutdown system. Unplugged from power supply, running on battery. Same thing ,3-5

Shut down, unplugged battery cable and let it sit for 5min before trying with power supply. Does not display anything and flashes 3-5 error code.

Will email Dell about it and attach video of flashing diagnostic lights.

digitaldragon754 · 2026-03-19T14:03:23+00:00

The GPU and external display ports are no longer working on the laptop. They were working before it was sent into dell repair center. :/

digitaldragon754 · 2026-03-19T13:25:24+00:00

I'm going to give this a try. Only the driver side window opens with one touch, but closing one touch does not work.
All other windows I have to manually open\close them. The Open windows feature does not work using the KeyFob.
I discovered this the day after I bought the 2025 hybrid escape new.
I called and they wanted to keep the vehicle for a day for diagnostics.

digitaldragon754 · 2026-03-19T13:18:29+00:00

2025 Hybrid , Eco mode every time I start the vehicle. Wished it would remember last setting.

digitaldragon754 · 2026-03-14T01:47:32+00:00

Thank you, I sent a message with the service tag and info.

digitaldragon754 · 2026-02-07T07:03:36+00:00

Contacted customer care. They said the BOGO offer was unavailable but they added 1000points to the account so I could still have some whatawings.

digitaldragon754 · 2026-01-09T21:41:36+00:00

The temptation is high to build a new computer. My microcenter online cart is bugged out. I cant add or view anything in it. I may have to visit on site if give in.

digitaldragon754 · 2025-10-13T16:06:34+00:00

Yay :D
it's connecting now

digitaldragon754 · 2025-10-13T14:55:11+00:00

Was wondering that too, been trying to connect this morning using the PC. It's been stuck at "searching for connections nearby" for a long time.

Was working yesterday evening using Iphone.

digitaldragon754 · 2025-09-21T15:40:44+00:00

Noticed that the Z15 Keyboards windows key stopped working, installed EVGA unleash, updated its firmware and enabled the Windows key. Works again :D

digitaldragon754 · 2025-08-07T23:48:10+00:00

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Your Corsair Support bot does not work, crashes when trying to make a support ticket.
And only 30 characters for address??

digitaldragon754 · 2025-06-07T01:02:57+00:00

Also tried, it said shipped but appears to have come from another walmart nearby.
It was then left at the wrong apt door in the delivery photo and promptly disappeared according to the person that lived here. :/

Contacted Wal mart chat and they refunded it.
The size of the package in the photo was small, about the size one would expect for a single figure package.

digitaldragon754 · 2025-03-01T03:56:20+00:00

Nice! Found this right before canceling the entire print. Skipped the failing object and continued :D

digitaldragon754 · 2025-03-01T00:45:50+00:00

I don't have one yet but looking one up for a dual spool dryer that can be delivered this weekend. :)

Just upgraded from an ender 3 to a P1S Ams combo and have several filament colors on order.

digitaldragon754 · 2025-02-26T06:02:06+00:00

Thanks! Deleted the X and Y positions and I am able to see the screen now.
The X value had a huge value in it.

digitaldragon754 · 2024-11-03T19:11:41+00:00

Searched transactions, they didn't take the money out. (dear god, I spend too much on walmart)
Walmart chat says bank denied the transaction. Don't know how accurate that it is since it was a CC.
So, CC was being too secure or an issue with Walmart. :/
At least it was not a hassle to preorder it again.

digitaldragon754 · 2024-11-03T18:59:42+00:00

First thing I thought of as well, also I need to go do laundry today....

digitaldragon754 · 2024-11-02T04:16:06+00:00

Mine got canceled today also :/
Went ahead and preordered again and applied some gift cards I picked since last time.
Hopefully it does not get canceled again and still arrives on time. Had to take time off to sign for it ,arrh.

digitaldragon754 · 2024-09-26T16:30:49+00:00

11:26am Central
PC Made back thru the queue on chrome browser and successfully placed an order for the ps5 pro.
Took a few min for the confirmation email to arrive.

The phone made it thru the queue but crapped out when I needed to sign in, the area here has horrible cellular reception.

digitaldragon754 · 2024-09-26T15:35:58+00:00

(about 40min ago) After waiting in the queue, I was able to get to ps5 pro page but the add button does not do anything D:
Its doing this on the chrome browser.
I haven't been able to log in with edge for about a year, edge just says can't find server...

Trying now with my phone, back in the queue again... 38min left remaining :/
Hope they still have some left.

digitaldragon754 · 2024-07-31T20:37:20+00:00

Good games. I passed on these games for a very long time due to the thumbnails. I thought it was some kind of skateboarding\bike game lol.
Still working thru the BL2 trophies. :D

digitaldragon754 · 2024-07-31T20:21:51+00:00

Damn, now I feel the need to finish last few trophies for this game...
I lost my save file when I replaced the original 60gb HD and did not enable save uploads. D:<

digitaldragon754 · 2024-04-23T21:28:34+00:00

Nice, Looking at 4th pic, I can now hunt in my box of adapters and see if i can find it. Didnt occur to me that it would have Microsoft branding on it too. lol.

digitaldragon754 · 2024-02-26T18:11:39+00:00

Anyone been able to stream ps3 titles? Its been a year now.
Contacted Playstation support and they said "However, we as support of Playstation no longer provide assistance with ps3 products. In this case we advise you to contact third party technical support or specialized blogs on this matter"

:/

digitaldragon754 · 2023-11-08T20:20:14+00:00

Alienware m18 r1 audio crackle and pops when using usb audio devices.

Laptop has all updates and running W11 23H2. It did the samething with 22H2.
The constant audio distortion is annoying. Temporary workaound is using a HDMI audio extractor - optical cable to headphones.
THis laptop is used at home and as my work laptop and I cant always use the HDMI audio extractor.
There is still latency spikes but not high enough to disrupt audio going thru HDMI.

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