Does anyone know how to test if there is a hardware issue with the lights in my Alienware laptop without the FX tester? The application is missing from my PC.
Hi @Zen Svelte our new out of the box Alienware 17 R5 Laptop has similar problem and our RTB warranty is active. The AWCC FX tab fails to appear and the 17 R5 is dark. Very poor Dell quality control for an expensive laptop. Despite many requests, Dell Technical Support has not provided the download link for the FX tester application to diagnose / troubleshoot this problem. Advocate using the Dell online Report an Unresolved Issue form to request the "missing" FX tester application.
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Hey, I also had the same problem where after installing the newest Alienware command center(AWCC) all my lights have not worked since the new updates and that was 5 days ago from today. I have tried every option and each unsuccessful. I have tried reinstalling AWCC's new and older version and none worked. Not only has it affected my keyboard and sidelight, but my charging lights. I have also tied to drain the battery and unplug the battery and hold 20 seconds and try it and that didn't work. They say it might be a motherboard issue but this fairly new computer. I can't do the recovery point because it doesn't go back that far for some reason. I have tried deleting/uninstalling AWCC with instructions and none have worked. It is kinda frustrating to me that after the new update my FX doesn't work anymore.
Has a BIOS recovery helped? I think that should reflash the AlienFX chip.
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Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
Install the .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.5. You can get them from here.
Download the latest Alienware Command Center from our Drivers Page
If issue persists please go to "Control Panel", "Programs and Features" and choose uninstall Command Center, when setup loads, run the "Repair" option. This will solve any software corruption in the AlienFX firmware while installing.
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Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
To let you know @Alienware Area-51 ALX 2006 that did not seem to work, reinstalling, uninstalling everything even the registry. Even resetting the whole computer, which basically reinstalled windows did not work. It can't be hardware, because it has never been dropped or anything that could damage it
The current AWCC includes, but fails to load AlienFX 2.0, and (unlike AlienFX 1.0) fails to include the AlienwareAlienFXTester application. Dell Technical Support fails to provide any troubleshoot for AlienFX 2.0.
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Listen @crimsom , I’m sorry I didn’t help. I really feel bad for your computer and Alienware 15 r4 computer. I really am trying to look for ways to help and I’m sorry I couldn’t be useful.
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Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
I appreciate it and I hope suddenly one day you turn on your laptop and the LEDs start working again.
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Quick Tip: If your laptop has voltage / charging issues, try shutting it down, unplugging power from laptop, hold power button down for 30 seconds to do a full reset!
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Hi @Zen Svelte our new out of the box Alienware 17 R5 Laptop has similar problem and our RTB warranty is active. The AWCC FX tab fails to appear and the 17 R5 is dark. Very poor Dell quality control for an expensive laptop. Despite many requests, Dell Technical Support has not provided the download link for the FX tester application to diagnose / troubleshoot this problem. Advocate using the Dell online Report an Unresolved Issue form to request the "missing" FX tester application.
[This user does not work for Dell and volunteers their free time. Please remember to say thank you by clicking on my thumb up icon.]