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DPC_Watchdog_Violation Error

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I have XPS 13 that is getting this error. I have read that it could have something to do with the SSD firmware not being updated for Windows 8.1. Checked the firmware, it current. I have used a program to capture information about the error here they are. (Please visit the site to view this file)


Dell inspiron n5110 Heatsink

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Hello

I've recently applied a new thermal paste on myCPU and GPU

and it seems it ***! the laptop even got hotter!
is there any heat sinks that are originally made by Dell for this model?
What are the best ones?
Thanks

Alienware 13 Screen Dimming and USB shutdown on Battery Power

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Hi,


I'm having a problem when I play games using the battery on my Alienware 13.  After a few minutes of gaming, the screen will dim to the lowest setting and the usb ports will stop working (my mouse will disconnect).  I tried to change the power settings to basically match the plugged in settings in the high performance power profile.  I also updated the bios to the latest version.  Doesn't matter which game I play, the behavior is the same.  I can play a good 20 min or so then the problem comes up.


Few notes:  The touchpad works with this problems comes up.  The windows slider for screen brightness moves all the way to the dimmest setting when this event is happening. 

battery problem stucks on 99% doesn't charge full

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i have a latitude e6510 with core i7 battery drains very fast in every minute evrey single percent drops help me dell plz

Insprion N5110 fresh install windows 7 select driver to be installed

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I am trying to change the OS on a Insprion N5110  from Windows 7 home premium to windows 7 pro.  I am booting off an USB and get to the screen where it is asking me to install the drivers.  I do not have the original dvd so I tried down loading the drivers via the service tag.  No good....  I keep trying different drivers but no luck.  What driver is it looking for????  At first I thought it was the serial ATA.  any ideas?  Thanks!

typing keyboard and locking

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I have a new Inspiron 11-3147 2 in 1 and am having two problems with it:

First, the typing keyboard (but not the touchscreen keyboard) is set to something which, when I strike certain punctuation keys, gives me letters and symbols other than what I want .  The letters/symbols look like something I would use for a different language.  This happens with the "?/"; "";" "{[", & "<>" keys.  How do I set the keyboard so I can get North American symbols on this keys?


When the computer goes to sleep it locks every time.  I have tried to reset the "locking" feature but to no effect.  Any suggestions?

thanks

GeoffVan

Warranty transfer for a refurbished laptop

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I recently purchased  a refurbished Dell laptop. It is still under warranty and I'm trying to make sure it is registered under my own name so that I can make use of the warranty if it becomes necessary. When going through the process on the Dell website I was required to do a transfer of ownership rather than a plain registration, and this requires the previous owner's details. As this was a refurbished laptop purchased at a retailer I do not have the previous owner's information (the retailer's name didn't match apparently), and they do not have the information I need on file. So I'm sort of at a loss as to what needs to be done to have the laptop and its warranty formally registered under my own name.

I read on a different thread that I could provide the invoice from the retailer and the laptop's service tag to have the transfer processed in lieu of providing a previous owner's registration information. Is this still true? If so, who can I contact to do this?

Device driver problem

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Hello Forum people! I have a long running problem, and I am trying to get a solution. In the device manager, I have an indication of 2 errors. Both are indicated as "Base System Device". Clicking on it gives a message that the drivers for this device are missing. I am not familiar with this component. What is this, and what does it control? I have searched for these drivers, but to no avail. The computer seems to boot slow sometimes, and I am wondering if this is the problem? This is a "Dell Inspiron E1505", that has been upgraded to run Win. 7 Home. Can anyone tell me what to do? I would appreciate any input anyone should have! Thank you all!


Upgrade Intel N7260 Wireless to Dual Band - Can it be done?

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I have an Inspiron 15R - 5537. It currently has the Intel N7260 b/g/n wireless card. I would like to upgrade this to the N7260 dual band card so I can take advantage of my 5G wireless network. I can get the card no problem, and the swap looks pretty easy, but what else do I need to do as far as drivers, registry in order to make it work?

rubber feet

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Hi.  What kind of adhesive do I use to reattach the rubber feet on the bottom of my Inspiron 14z 5423?

Thank you!  Terry

Latitude E5440 bluetooth driver installation problem

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Hi,

When I try to update my driver, I get the error "Insufficient battery power remains to initialize. The setup application will exit."

Tried to run the setup as admin and without, but it did not make any difference.

Tried to take out the battery and run only on AC power: same issue.
Made sure that the battery was at 100% and tried to run the setup again: same issue.

The installation log has:
"ERROR: setup.exe exited with return code: 1602". Any idea what that might be?

The reason I am updating the BT drivers is because current drivers are by MS and as per Device Manager they are from the year 2006. Some device(s) did not work so that's why I'm trying to update to possibly rule out old drivers.

I got the installation file from here:
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=PG73W (Intel 7260 Bluetooth Application).

Any advise?

Thank you in advance.

why my laptop goes to sleep when I unplug it?

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I have a dell Inspiron 3531 with window 8,1 and I have no idea why its been doing that recently  anyone knows whats wrong with it? someone said to update the bios but the recommended bios update according to my service tag when i try to install it the driver stops working, any other suggestions?

External hard drive randomly not being recognized

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Hello,

I have a brand new Inspiron 5758 running Windows 8.1.  I've had it for two weeks and I'm having difficulty with my Lacie 750GB external hard drive.

The problem with it varies:

1. I sometimes get an error message that the USB device I've plugged in is not recognized, which I can power off the external and when I power it back up again it's recognized and all is fine.  

or

2. The drive is there, I can access it but the files aren't there.  Apart from the root directory it says that all folders are empty, or sometimes, all the folder will be there, but they will all be empty.

or

3. The drive is there, I can see all the folder and files, but if I try to manipulate the file in any way (ie run it, or move it) it will tell me that the file is no longer located in that directory.

At first I was having issues with the power management of the USB ports and it was turning them off and wouldn't turn them back on.  Once I changed that setting the problem stopped happening every time the laptop goes to sleep, but it's still happening way too often.  

The external hard drive is in perfect working condition, the cable is fairly new and I had zero issues with it on my previous laptop.  

I'm hoping that someone might be able to help shed some light on this and help me out.  I'm very frustrated, I've had several issues with this laptop (all of which I've managed to fix with the help of Google) and I don't think I had this many issues with my last laptop in the 4 years I had it, and I've only had this one for 2 weeks.

Thanks in advance, and I really appreciate anyone that has any suggestions to offer.

Paula

Inspiron 13 7352 Touch screen not working

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I just purchased my laptop less than a week ago. First two days the touchscreen worked fine. When I went out of town, I shut down the laptop and it had a Windows update. I powered up my laptop again a day or two later and noticed the laptop touch screen didn't work. I tried shutting down and restarting the computer with no change. I updated Windows again. No change. I looked in the Control Panel and no touch screen driver is listed in the Device Manager. I did a search for calibrating and the results are only for color calibration and not touch and tablet calibration. I tried locating the touch screen driver on the Dell website but could not find it. I am assuming the simple fix is finding the driver and reinstalling it - at least I'm hoping so. So frustrating.

its a nightmare with this latitude and don't want to spend days figuring it out alone about wlan issue wifi new working but

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my brother died this past weekend and I cant think lately because of dealing with funeral and family.

my issue seems simple but I have a possessed laptop which does what it wants. no matter what power options I use period, closing lid opening, the *** wifi sleeps *** wakes and isn't suppose to or IS IT?

FORGET UPDATES..NONE. but new card dual band and both work, other one died, so is there some way to exorcise this demon? without a thousand steps? itsa e6400. ignore service tag. anyone have now or had same only and remedied it? I have done all settings I can to no end. what the he.... could it be? I want to stay on topic and not go elsewhere like MB HDD or anything else. migraines.

OH AT LEAST LEMME KNOW IF ITS NORM TO GET VERY WARM UNDERNEATH MACHINE WHILE USING IT. SEEMS REDICULOUS..NOT HOT, BUT CAN BE IRRITAING.


Trying to add a webcam to a E6430s

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I would like to add a webcam to this laptop.

I have picked up a 0RHHH camera from the Ebay and installed it.

Windows 8.1 has installed the driver and it shows, as SunplusIT Camera working properly.

I have installed the Dell Webcamera Central 2.0 with Live! Avatar Creator. These software and the Windows app shows that the camera has some issue, or the driver is not installed.

Skype, shows a black screen and the little circle, that just keeps circling.

I have even re-installed Windows and then in proper order the software on the Dell support page.

Some of them, were installed by Windows and  were newer too.

Dell Diagnostics shows A bunch of Fail at RGBs, Luninance, Edge, but it passed the Capture to Screen and Capture to File.

Any help would be appreciated.

Tibor

laptop screen flickers pink and green

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laptop dell inspiron n5010 screen flickers at times pink and green color.wen i press somewhere at the base of laptop of adjust it in some position it works fine.is the problem with cable or the lcd is faulty.

Inspirin N5010 - Find Windows key

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Hi,

I have a Dell Inspirin N5010 laptop which I had purchased in 2010. Few days back I encountered windows corruption error as my laptop was restarting automatically. I want to reinstall the windows but Dell has not provided any windows OS CD/DVD and also my windows key sticker has been eroded and I can't see my product key. Please let me know how to find the windows product key or if dell can provide the factory image CD ?

Thanks

Shutdown and Black screen problem

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I update Bios A011 after that my laptop n5110 is not proper shutdown and I also problem Black screen problem please help me solve the 2 issues thanks

XPS 12 (9Q33) touch not working - "No Pen or touch input is available for this display"

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Have a XPS 12 (9Q33) and touch is not working in either laptop mode or tablet mode, under Setting and PC info getting  "No Pen or touch input is available for this display" 

Looking for the touch driver but no luck

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