Dear All,
For my work I need to downgrade the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming 7567 which come with windows 10 to windows 7, but after about a year when all the software that I use for work will be updated to windows 10 then I like to re built with windows 10. Is this possible ?
Will the windows 10 product key in the BIOS be loss when I downgrade to windows 7 ?
Will I need a to buy a new windows 10 Key when I re-built the computer ?
Thank You
So my first windows computer in a decade and I chose an XPS 15 9560. I primarily use it as a work machine - plugged in most of the time at the office. I will bring it home occasionally to work from the house, but primarily it is sitting on my desk.
When this laptop enters sleep mode, it appears that the only way you can wake it is by either repeatedly hitting keys on the keyboard (it sometimes works after about 10-15 seconds) or hitting the power button. When in clamshell mode, I have to open the computer and hit the power button and close it again. I have disabled hibernation mode in case anyone was wondering. All drivers and BIOS were updated to their most recent versions.
Here are some specifics of my setup:
* I recently bought the TB 16 in hopes it would correct this issue. It works flawlessly, but it does not solve the problem I am having with sleep mode. I was hoping this computer would work like a MacBook Pro in that when in clamshell mode, it acts as a desktop computer. No need to open and close it - it just works w/ all wireless devices and external monitor(s). When not in clamshell mode, A simple closing the screen would put it to sleep, and opening it would instantly wake it back up.
Is this possible in the Windows laptop world or is it just a Mac thing?
I am still in the return window, so I am wondering if the issue I am having is a general windows problem (would this happen on a Surface Book?) or an XPS 15 issue.
Hi,
This is my first question for Dell, I have been trying to call the 24x7 support for my questions but apparently it's closed. So here's my questions:
1. I want to buy a memory module from a third party seller, will that void my warranty?
a. Memory in my laptop is currently 4 gigs. Philippine seller's are quite cheap with regards to memory so there's that. LOL ($1000 for 4 gigs LOL) will different speeds affect memory? should I also buy a 2400 mhz one?
b.Different memory size: is it possible for a 12-gig config to exist? (same speed etc)
2. My computer is quite slow also, tried removing almost all background apps but when I play witcher 3, my computer just comes to a halt if I alt-tab. Is this a memory issue?
3. There's a ticking noise if I position the laptop at 45 degrees.
FINALLY.. hehehe, will opening my laptop cause warranty issues? Sellers here in the Philippines are quite stern with their warnings that opening the back panel causes the warranty to void.
Hi,
I have dell latitude E7470 with windows 10. I have problem when I want to install dell dw5811e driver. I download latest software driver from dell support, run it and wait them to finish. Afterward software driver is configuring mobile broadband device, it always freezes at 37% with message "Fail error 82". I try with older version of software driver. It is still the same. Could anyone suggest how to resolve the problem.
regards,
Pat
Hi there! So I've been experiencing random freezes up to now and I don't know what causes them, usually it happens after sleep mode, ibernate mode or just simply starting the machine. The weird thing is, it doesn't happen when I'm gaming or anything that requires a lot of memory. I have run a hardware diagnostic but every test passed. I also experienced this the first day i got it, but i ignored it thinking it was just because of updates. Now the freezes are back and it is much more recurrent. My laptop is only a few months old. I keep updating BIOS everytime i can and it seems that it works but after 1 day or 2 maximum it happens again. I recently restore the system to the factory image and the problem persist, and even got slower.
What i usually do is to hard reset every time this happens. Can anyone please give me a solution for this?
I have Windows 10 Up to date, when it freezes up all the apps that i was using are closed as it nothing happened, i use my touchpad, and mouse, i dont have aditional hardware, i have Antivirus.
Ive notice that windows spotlight never works, but when it does it's when the screen freezes
Hi,
My less than 2 year old (bought in December 2015) XPS 13 9350 has a noticeable bulge underneath the bottom left side of the keyboard that's also warping the trackpad. You can see it in the below photos. I'm worried that this is the battery and that it could explode or catch fire at any time.
What should I do about this?
Thank you.
KAT
I got a notification to update my BIOS from Dell and ran the Windows installer, hoping it would help with screen issues I've been having. Since then the system is unusable. I'm running Windows 10, setup says BIOS is version A11.
It is stuck in an "automatic repair" loop and I receive a "ACPI BIOS ERROR"
I've tried:
-booting to a USB with the BIOS file to try and flash it from there, but can't access the drive via F12
-booting Legacy as well as UEFI
-removing CMOS and laptop battery
I've had my beloved Dell Inspiron N7010 for 6 years. Since my warranty expired I've upgrade the RAM. My current graphics card is AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series. I'm not trained in computers per se, but I've done several repairs on various laptop/desktop models as necessary. I'm aware that I'd need to replace the mainboard in order to upgrade the graphics card.
What I need to know is how to find and order such a replacement as would work best with my laptop case. I understand most people would just buy a new laptop, and I do already own another laptop as my backup. However, I'd like to know what options I have available before I give up on my favorite trusty laptop.
It's not just a desire to upgrade, but also because the card seems to be glitching out more and more frequently. So please help!
I have a Precision M6500. It does not have any Hard Drives on it. BIOS is A04
Default BIOS setting has SATA at RAID.
I can change SATA = Disabled and it will boot to BIOS
I can change SATA = ATA and it will boot to BIOS
I change SATA = AHCI, it pretends to boot to BIOS but gives me blinking cursor. Aborting boot with F2 or F12 also gives blinking cursor.
I open back panel, remove CMOS battery, plug it back in again, laptop will boot up. Unfortunately it boots into SATA = RAID setting.
How the heck do I change it to AHCI so I can put a Hard Drive in start using the darn thing? I see I'm not the only one who has this problem of blinking cursor, however in my case, it is not random. It only happens after I change SATA = AHCI, not otherwise.
I volunteered to buy the Dell 11.6 inches model above. I went to have a direct look at it and test it myself in one of the local electronic shops. The laptop was on display. As usual excellent build quality. Keyboard was smooth. Loved the colours (Red and Blue). Appreciate it. But there was a lag when I typed on MS word. This wasn't what I was expecting. May be a better processor could have helped on a budget laptop. Please help me on this.
My Dell XPS 13 has recently been unable to recognize my AC adapter. I've tried several outlets and chargers, but to no avail. Once I plug the charger into the laptop, the charging light on my Dell lights up for a second but turns off immediately after.
I am unable to get past the Dell SupportAssist and it seems to be an endless loop that won't allow me into my desktop.
Would I be able to bypass the "AC Adapter Unknown" error by using Google's Pixel 2 charger? It would allow me to charge through Dell's USB-C port instead. Has anyone tried this method or has solved the issue in any other way?
Thanks for any help at all!
My Dell Inspiron N5010 has Processor Speed 2.50Ghz but these days working on only 0.78 Ghz speed, No more than this. Why ? its too slow? How to speed it up? because it was not as slow as working these days.
My Dell 9550 XPS has developed an annoying fault. Every time the laptop wakes from sleep, the keyboard no longer works and needs a Restart for it to start working again. (The on-screen keywboard works, and also if I plug in an external USB keywboard, that works too)
I *think* it developed this problem after installing the Windows Creator update but not 100% sure.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Adrian
Hello Friends,
Yesterday i was working on my Dell Inspiron 15R 7520 SE laptop and suddenly laptop shutdown.
When i booted the laptop again, it again shutdown after few seconds.
Then, i thought that i was just a overheating issue so i disassembled my laptop and cleaned the cooling fan. But still facing the same issue, the laptop keeps shutting down after few seconds of startup...
Please tell me the solution regarding this problem..
I am not able to receive anything on Dell Vostro 3568 from my cell via Bluetooth.But can be able to send files from it.I am using the Ubantu preinstalled in my laptop.Please give provide your suggestions.
So I have a Precision M6500 with the latest BIOS AFAIK - A10. I ran Diagnostics from the BIOS, both short and long. No issues encountered.
I have installed windows and then once again ran Dell Diagnostics from Dell website. Short Test fine. Long Test fine, except one problem reported - Video RAM for my NVidia Graphics. Suggested remedy is to replace the GPU. Right.
I searched for similar problems reported. In each case the poster also has symptom of No video. However, that's not my problem. My laptop seems to run fine with no screen artifacts. So question is - is something else causing Dell Diagnostics to report Video RAM issue? Even though I don't see issues right now, does it mean one fine day my GPU will simply go kaput?
I'm really stumped because laptop really running well and even GPU temperature is in limits.
After i completely dignosed the issue it seems to me that there are problems in BIOS, Drivers and thermal management as when I start playing a game (GTA 5, Battlefiels 1) i runs smooth for 5 minutes but after that i starts lagging and freezing. I have also run some benchmarks but results are similarly as there is the issue of cpu thermal throttling. And audio distortion is due to unstable and poor compatibility drives. In dell forms i read people saying that all this is caused due power management issues which i have also noticed as when CPU is idle is consumes around 20 watt at 50°C but when put under load it once reaches 50 watt of peak usage at 100°C but with in few seconds it thermal throttles and used only 15 watt at 80°C which is even less than idle speed which causes many problems and freezing also all with in few minutes of gaming or proper use. Many uses are facing same problems as i have read on reddit and dell community form but not all the systems are affected as the review units that some YouTube channels and Websites like Laptop Mag reviewed did not exibit such problems or otherwise the reviews are fake. I don't know why dell is not solving the issues and sending me the same problematic Laptop again for the third time.!!
Since I upgraded my display from VGA to the P2415Q I get (wireless) keyboard errors - keys get repeated when I'm not touching a keypad. It's as if the computer stops looking at the keyboard every now and then. Has anyone any idea how to deal with this? The keyboard is old - USB 2 I imagine - so I could try with a new one but maybe there is something smart I can do. Dell support were not entirely useful as they just started going through the update drivers litany even though I had done that and loaded - with some difficulty - Windows 10 Version 1703 (another story). Suggestions please!
Hi Folks,
I've bought a Dell Precision M6600 with 32GB RAM (Maximum supported until A15 bios firmware). Now I've have already updated to A16 bios firmware and now I can see that my laptop can support 64GB RAM.
Is it Ok?
Thank you, Dell Support
I seem to have a problem with my "fan 1" lately. I started noticing that my system starts running very slowly under load to the point where even the audio is distorted. After further investigation i found out that my cpu was reaching up to 95°C, which is obviously way more than it should be. So i decided to run diagnostics which disnt give any errors. Then i took a look at the startup log, where i found the "fan malfunction error and error fan 1 stopped".
So i did the logical and updated all i could think of (drivers,bios,etc.). The weird thing is that i can hear the fan spinning almost all the time, but i am still getting temps. over 90°C.
I'd like to know if anyone else is experiencing this problem and how i could go about fixing it.
