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Laptop Hardware Problem

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DELL LATITUDE E6530

Error Code: 2000-0142

Validation 101450

Msg: Hard Drive 0- S/N W0Q4VQCR

Hi,


Got this message while I ran the diagnostic test. I hope it's a hardware failure. Can you please check the warranty status of it. The service tag number is <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>


Also please educate me how to take a backup from my corrupted hard drive....???

Many Thanks!!!!


Dell Touchpad Problem

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I am using Dell Inspiron. Initial one year my laptop working very properly but from next month on wards I am facing alot of issues. My touch pad is not working properly that means for few minutes its working and then its stopped working.(once windows open its stopped working) During installation on Blue screen touchpad working properly but when my windows home page launches its stopped working.

I have installed the latest driver still doesn't effect. Through an USB optical mouse I am working now. Can you please help me regarding this ISSUE. Some time my touchpad working and all sudden its stopped. 

PLEASE HELP!! inspiron m5030 network drivers

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ok im well confused here i try to install the drivers off of this site for the inspiron m5030 for the network but when i try to install the network controller i get error message :-

installer cant find atheros AR81 family ethernet controller on your system

ive also tried installing the dell wifi wlan driver, bluetooth and the atheros wireless driver with no success, i know its there because i can see it on the motherboard, i have even took it out and reinserted it with no success... i sm really at a loss to what the problem is

i just really hope someone has the answer to this

Dell Inspiron 1545 not booting up.

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I've seen this issued discussed previously but have yet to find a solution as the discussion's vary slightly from what I am experiencing. So here goes. I have a Dell Inspiron 1454 which when you press the power button it whirrs slightly (think it's the fan) before doing nothing else except having a blank screen and a white light indicating power to the laptop (solid white). My OS is Win 7 and I've had the laptop a few years now. So far I've tried the following:-

Pressing the D button while powering on to test the display - this works as I get the coloured screens so It can't be a screen fault.

Pressing the FN key whilst powering on to get the POST code - this is seven beeps continuously which seems to common and has to do with the CPU cache?

Tried the obvious removing battery, holing power button for 1 minute to discharge any residual power. Also removed the CMOS battery and put it back in again.

Also tried plugging in an external monitor but nothing showed up.

Anyone out there got some more suggestions? Is it something to do with it being stuck in hibernation?

Thanks in advance

Vostro 1400 doesn't boot.

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Hello, basically I have tried these:

Discharge laptop: No result

Use different wall outlet\charger: No result

Swap RAM: No result

Use PSA: No lights and display

Use battery status: No lights even not plugged in!

Dell inspiron m301z beeps on startup

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Dell inspiron m301z beeps 4 times on startup with nothing appearing on the screen, noise only stops when laptop is turned off.

Thanks,  Cameron.

E6440 battery charging question

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Hello

I've been usin E6410 so far and it had a possibility to stop the battery charge when plugged in (Fn+F2) (i've been using this feature all the time and this has kept my battery in very good shape even after four years).

Now i upgraded to E6440 and I cannot find a way to disable battery charge when I plug my AC charger in. Is this feature really gone (which would be very strange from a business class laptop)? It would be awful for the battery or really uncomfortable if I had to remove my battery all the time as I'm on charger most of the time.

Does Dell have a solution to this problem?

Thanks in advance

Screen goes white with lines through it

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Hi everyone. I am not really good at computers so I will try to describe my problem the best I can. I have a inspirion 3520 laptop. A little over a year old. Lately my screen has been going white with black lines and swirls going through it. Sometimes it will clear right up and sometimes I have to restart the computer. I have tried installing My Dell Client but it will not install. Any ideas and help. Thanks very much.


Battery problems N5110

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I am currently charging my laptop and it is at 67%, message says I should consider replacing my battery - yet when I go to the power setting, it says my battery health is fine - my computer did shut down earlier out of nowhere, while plugged in and charging (it was at about 50%) - light is on adapter as well.  If I think back my laptop has shut down a few times over the last few months but thought it was over heating as most times one of my kids left it on the bed running games.  I don't really have the money for a new laptop right now with Christmas coming up but also think spending $100 on a new battery that may not even be the problem is also a waste.  Can anyone help me to determine if its a heating problem or a battery?  

Dell inspiron 14z ultra book. "Plugged in but not charging"

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Hi im having problem with my dell inspiron 14z ultra book plugged in but not charging.... i tried so many things but nothing helped....

Inspiron 15R SE (7520) Not Charging, Won't Stay Powered On

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Hi Dell,


My Inspiron 15R SE which I purchased from Dell Canada in February 2013 recently acted up on me. It was just like any other day, I run the laptop battery down, then plug in the power adapter when its low.

This time however, the laptop just suddenly shutdown (not through Windows, like just up and died). I tried to power it up again and each time, barely 30 seconds after it powers up, it just up and dies.

I had to do work on it so I thought I let it sit for awhile to charge the battery, thinking that I can run it on battery at least. But alas I left it there for even a whole night and the battery did not even charge a drop.

I then tried removing the battery and only running on power adapter only but it won't even start. I have also tried another power adapter but the same issue persists so I can safely rule out the power adapter.

The power port doesn't look damaged either so I hope I can get some help on this, seeing as I have always loyally bought Dell throughout the years, and I really need to get work done (it is my primary computer). Thank you in advance.

laptop docking problems

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Latitude E5540 with E-Port Plus II

Rookie question, but in general should you close the laptop when docking/undocking or does it matter?

Until recently we closed the laptop & docked to E-Port with dual external monitors, keyboard, and mouse.  Everything worked fine with #1 monitor duplicating laptop display and #2 monitor acting as extension (lid closed).  I suppose we did this because we couldn't figure out how to configure for 3 displays without duplication (or perhaps this is not supported).  Wife was satisfied, so status quo was maintained [:D]

Recently, however, after what I assume was a Windows update signal to the #2 monitor was lost.  In trying to get it back I've now lost signal to #1 monitor (when docked) as well [:(]  Laptop display works fine, until I try to dock.  If docked with lid open, laptop display goes blank.  If docked with lid closed, neither external monitor works (no signal).  I've changed power options to "do nothing" when lid is closed - no help.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

What's the difference between UEFI and Legacy and why can't I install Windows 7?

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What's the difference between UEFI and Legacy and why can't I install Windows 7? I put the Windows 7 CD into the CD-Rom and the installation doesn't start up. It does start up only when I change the bios to legacy. What's the difference between UEFI and legacy? Is it possible to install it on UEFI? If not, if I will install it on legacy, will everything be ok? 

Inspiron 15R-5521

A10 BIOS Update caused serious problems, can't flash older bios

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Today I was prompted to restart my computer to update the software, turns out it at least part of it was a bios update. 

As soon as I turned my laptop on, the fan started running at 100% and won't stop. I've rebooted it, I've got linux running alongside my windows 8.1 and it doesn't matter if I'm in windows or linux, the fan is going full blast. I just found out that in addition to that, windows doesn't recognize when my my charger is plugged in. It shows something like 246 days left on charge, but doesn't say that it's connected to charger.

No probem, I thought, I'll just re-flash the a9 bios firmware. Turns out that the bios software that can be downloaded from the dell support website checks to make sure the charger is plugged in before it will flash the bios, so I'm out of luck there. I really don't want to mess around with alternative methods of flashing my bios because of the risk involved, if my bios gets more messed up I'm going to be SOL.

I'm really pretty upset about this, I paid just shy of $1000 for this laptop maybe a year and a week ago. I take excellent care of it, I'm a computer science major so I need it for school and use it every day. It's the Inspiron 15 inch 7000 series. Does anyone know of a way to flash an older bios version without using the dell .exe? Or maybe of a way to disable it's charger checking?

Galgotias University - Which Laptop has least complaints?

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Hi All,


I am Garima Kaushik. I am doing a professional IT course from Galgotias University. I am in first year and planning to buy a laptop. Every person suggest me new advice at the end i little confused as i heard that Dell laptops are best and give least complaints. Can anyone suggest is it good to buy? How it is different from other Brands?


HELP!

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Ok I have a Dell 3521 Laptop and the hard drive went bad. So I have replaced the hard drive and did diagnostics on it and everything went fine. So I put in my burned copy of the back up and it started running. It got half way through then gave me a hard drive error. So now I am stuck what is going on with this. I just want to get my laptop back up and running. Please help me out on this. Thanks

what is the return policy

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i bought my dell inspiron 3542 on Nov 12 ,2014.

i want to return my product now. it has starting problem,heating problem,mouse touch not working properly , hanged two times. Reply me as soon as possible.

on my email id;    <ADMIN NOTE: Email id removed per privacy policy>

thankyou

Dell XPS 16 startup issue

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I have an issue starting up my laptop. It is a Dell Studio XPS 16 with an Intel core duo T9600.

Every time I start it up, it seems to power up for around 2 seconds and then the mute light  stays solid and the volume up n down lights keep flashing for a few seconds and then the laptop switches  off,

I have tried starting up with the power cable (which has the blue light on, so seems to work normally) and with only the battery, but the problem persists.

I cannot seem to determine what is wrong. Can any body help me please?

Thanks in advance!

DELL Inspiron B 120 Motherboard needs replacement

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My Dell Laptop Inspiron B 120 needs a full replacement of MotherBoard to enable it work. Had met Dell Service Team at PMG, Trivandrum  and the Service Tag is <Admin Note: removed per privacy policy~RK>. Their  investigation is MotherBoard Problem. Thus am seeking assistance from DELL HQ to enable me make online payment and procurement of this Motherboard afresh. Presently the Laptop refuses to Boot after switching it on.  Pl Help.  

My Email ID:  <Admin Note: removed per privacy policy~RK>

Dell inspiron won't turn on

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 I seen to be having this problem alot lately. before I take the battery out hold power button the nut battery back in plug in power cord and it would fire up. now when I do this the lights on top right flash and power button lights up but nothing happens..

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