A rare keyboard flash on my laptop
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Could you post the full specs from the order page?
Have you monitored thermals?
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What were the temps in game?
How do I check it?
I mostly just rely on how hot the laptop got on touch honestly
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That has no relation to actual Temps. You need to use something like HWMonitor and run stress tests with prime95 and heaven benchmark
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In this thread: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/general-setup-advice.84611/page-2#post-644185
you mentioned that two keys were not lighting up properly on the keyboard and now the keyboard 'flashes' at you - have you got the LEDs on or off? or do you mean its on, then flashes and goes off?
Also, you mention that you were going to be putting in an SSD - have you done this and if so, did it involve removing the keyboard to get to the spare slots at all?
I'm asking as it might be that you have disturbed the delicate ribbon that connects the keyboard to the motherboard/chassis and as such you may be better of checking this in the first instance.
Even if you did not remove the keyboard it would be best to check these connections.
you mentioned that two keys were not lighting up properly on the keyboard and now the keyboard 'flashes' at you - have you got the LEDs on or off? or do you mean its on, then flashes and goes off?
Also, you mention that you were going to be putting in an SSD - have you done this and if so, did it involve removing the keyboard to get to the spare slots at all?
I'm asking as it might be that you have disturbed the delicate ribbon that connects the keyboard to the motherboard/chassis and as such you may be better of checking this in the first instance.
Even if you did not remove the keyboard it would be best to check these connections.
The thing with keys was pre ssd installation. Actually managed to get the 2 keys fixed... at least for now. They have same glow as the rest.
As for the light. I have it on. What basically happens is the keyboard lights sometimes turn off and back OK almost instantly.
As for the ssd, all I did was slightly move the grey... erm, ribbon I guess is what I would call it... like moved it a bit so the ssd slot wasn't obstructed and I installed it. Unscrewed, slid in, screwed back in etc.
Erm, I might need some help with that tbh 😅
Argh great, I cant open the case again... screws are almost like glued in xP any idea if it's possible to replace screws as well? It seems me having tried to open the case last time didn't help making it easier this time. Screws got pretty roughed up. Still can hold a grip when stuck but yeah.
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If you don't use the right screwdriver you'll shred the screws, you have to use the proper sized head.
I did. Problem is the screws were so tightly screwed in even with the right fit they wouldn't turn