Re: Alienware m9700 Motherboard / VRM Troubleshoot

I have a similar problem with an Alienware laptop. It's at home so I can't check for sure, but I believe it is an M9700. Power LED comes on then fans for a second or two, but no other signs of life. In looking around the web, most of the comments I found pointed at the video card. Alienware makes an interchangeable video card for this system. Apparently, it can't take heat.

It's been sitting for about a month. I eventually intend to pull the video card and go over solder joints to see if that helps. I'm leary of...