Alienware M18X R2 LA-8321P - no 3.3/5VALW and only 15ohm on both rails when controlller is soldered

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  • ktmmotocross
    Boardkiller
    • Feb 2014
    • 3582
    • slovakia

    #1

    Alienware M18X R2 LA-8321P - no 3.3/5VALW and only 15ohm on both rails when controlller is soldered

    Hello.
    Have this Alienware M18X R2 LA-8321P with no 3.3/5VALW. IC is RT8205. Have VIN, have EN, have REG 3.3/5, mosfets ok
    With controller resistance on both rails are only 15ohm when connected and disconnected power. Without it it is high. replaced IC but still the same
    When i inject it have very low consumption
    where can be fault?
    Last edited by ktmmotocross; 07-22-2025, 11:20 PM.
  • mon2
    Badcaps Legend
    • Dec 2019
    • 14076
    • Canada

    #2
    There are 3 versions of the RT8205 - A/B/C. Which full part number was on the original board? What is the full part number of the replacement?

    Each has pinout differences.

    Also watch the pin #1 orientation on the board.

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    • ktmmotocross
      Boardkiller
      • Feb 2014
      • 3582
      • slovakia

      #3
      no pinout diff between A/B/C. only diff is added function of pin 18 charge pump monitor.

      but in this board is RT8205L. marking EM=

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      • khaahk
        Badcaps Veteran
        • Dec 2013
        • 760
        • Estonia

        #4
        Originally posted by ktmmotocross
        With controller resistance on both rails are only 15ohm when connected and disconnected power. Without it it is high.
        What do you mean by that sentence? When controller is removed (desoldered) the resistance is high and when soldered in place it is only 15 ohms?
        Or that low ohms reading is after applying power and disconnecting and then measuring?

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        • ktmmotocross
          Boardkiller
          • Feb 2014
          • 3582
          • slovakia

          #5
          Originally posted by khaahk
          What do you mean by that sentence? When controller is removed (desoldered) the resistance is high and when soldered in place it is only 15 ohms?
          Or that low ohms reading is after applying power and disconnecting and then measuring?
          more like that controller after getting power put that two mosfets to 15 ohm

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