Dell Xps M140

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Dell Xps M140, Backlight

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big_Hunt1010 View Member Profile	Jan 24 2008, 02:15 PM Post #1
Member Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 19-April 05 Member No.: 17,506	Hey hows it going.......the backllight on my dell xps m140 keeps flashing every so often i have updated all the video drivers and such and still it continues to flash does any one have some suggestions to fix this??

garmanma View Member Profile	Jan 24 2008, 04:45 PM Post #2
Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618	Check the connections. A wire can be broke with the outside insulation still intact, or get a new backlight XPS M140 service manual Mark This post has been edited by garmanma: Jan 24 2008, 04:47 PM -------------------- Mark why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane

big_Hunt1010 View Member Profile	Jan 24 2008, 11:01 PM Post #3
Member Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 19-April 05 Member No.: 17,506	i think ive put two n two together and it didnt start this untill i replaced the ac charger with an aftermarket one.. is it possible the since it isnt the exact same ac charger that it has some effect on the back light because when the ac charger isnt plugged in it doesnt flash?????????

garmanma View Member Profile	Jan 25 2008, 08:41 AM Post #4
Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618	It's a possibility. Especially if you didn't match the amp. output Mark -------------------- Mark why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane

big_Hunt1010 View Member Profile	Jan 25 2008, 10:12 AM Post #5
Member Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 19-April 05 Member No.: 17,506	i think it does have something to do with it...wow never trusting that store again.......as soon as i can afford a new ac adapter im getting one straight from dell...thanks broseph

garmanma View Member Profile	Jan 25 2008, 12:57 PM Post #6
Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618	Hope that fixes it. Post back with the results Mark -------------------- Mark why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane

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