M15x Motherboard coruprion?

This is what it gives me:

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System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
   at AlienLabs.AlienFX.Controller.ControllerMainForm.closingApplication()
   at AlienLabs.AlienFX.Controller.ControllerMainForm.controllerMainFormFormClosing(Object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnFormClosing(FormClosingEventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmClose(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
   at AlienLabs.AlienFX.Controller.ControllerMainForm.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

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I dont know if you had ever read some of the FAQ's here on the forum, but one of them gives a lot of info, such as never to use the command center or drivers that come on the CD.

You are going to need to get the motherboard replaced. Installing command center from the CD has corrupted the AlienFX board, which is built onto the motherboard. The only way to fix this is to get a new board.

For future reference, NEVER use anything on the Dell disc to reinstall drivers. Just use the Alienware Windows Disc to reinstall windows, and then download all of your drivers from the Dell Download Page for the M15x.

Of course I read them, that's how i found out about it- not from dell or anything. As I posted about "motherboard corruption" I had the idea. I'm wanting to confirm that, and, if that is the case- being I am at an APO address, how am I going to work it out?

Well they may have to arrange for you to ship the system to the depot for the repair if you dont have a residential address that the technician can come to fix the PC. They wont ship you the motherboard to replace it yourself, because it is a complicated part to replace in a laptop.

If they decide to pull your system to the depot for repair, they will send you a box and instructions to do so. It usually can take 1 to 2 weeks for depot turn around time though.

But I can say for sure, you will need the motherboard replaced.