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Inspiron 15 battery "0 % available (plugged in not charging)"

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Hi,

My elderly relative bought an Inspiron 15 in 2013 and misplaced the AC  adapter, so she didn't use the laptop until she found the adapter this week (I know it is unbelievable but ...). She asked me to register her "new" laptop and activate Office software. When I started the computer I found this message at the battery icon "0 % available (plugged in not charging)." 

I tested the adapter with other laptop and it has no problem. I tried following instruction from internet forums by taking out the battery, uninstalled the drivers, and put in the battery again, but that didn't work. So I tried to download new BIOs but it requires the battery to be charged at 10% and since I don't have a similar laptop, I can't charge the battery and can't install the new Bios.

Do you think perhaps I should get a new battery even though it was never used until this week?

Thanks for any input.


XPS13 9343 USB port wiggle

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Hello,

I own a brand new XPS13-9343.

It is obvious that two different USB ports have been installed.

I noticed that everything I insert in the right USB port ist tight, but whatever goes in the left USB port wiggles, especially USB2 devices and cables.

Anyone experiencing similar issues?

Dell Venue 11 Pro (5130-32Bit) - Not Charging - Doesn't appear to be the Mini-USB port. Thoughts? Others with similar issues?

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Hi folks - We have a December, 2014-built Dell Venue 11 Pro (5130-32Bit).

It's not charging.

Doesn't appear to be the Mini-USB port. Thoughts? Others with similar issues?

XPS 11, where's my active stylus?

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I bought this Dell XPS 11 based on the spec sheet on the partner direct site. It very clearly states:

"Windows 8.1 and capacitive touch come together for a true touch optimized experience. The optional Dell Active Stylus allows you to draw, take notes or sketch on your XPS 11 with high precision accuracy."

I buy the Dell Active Stylus, and lo and behold, it doesn't work. What a surprise.

You know, I can get over the keyboard. I can even get over waiting on hold for 45 minutes for an in-warranty system. But advertising a feature that doesn't work -- and not because it's a broken function, but because you just don't support it...

Good business.

Here's the spec sheet. Can't wait to hear the excuse.

partnerdirect.dell.com/.../Dell-XPS-11-spec-sheet.pdf

Help me not waste money upgrading. Factory vs Crucial Ram add or replace

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Computer Dell Inspiron 15 3521 with 1017u processor. Shipped date is December 2013 with Windows 8 so it was at least made in late 2012 at the latest. Windows 8.1 64 bit and will soon be running Windows 10 64 bit

So I'm going to upgrade my 4gb ram one way or another and either going factory route or Crucial. I don't skimp out on a few dollars to have issues so the two options above are whats considered. I don't want to waste money however. 

I looked up my service tag. Under Dells current configurations it says I have DDR3L but under the correctly dated manual by Dell it says DDR3 so I'm concerned unless the computer can have 1.5 v or 1.35v. 

Current configurations says 1 - DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE, 4GB, 1600, 2RX8, 2G, DDR3L, S

Manual says - Inspiron 3521 Dual-channel DDR3

Both say 1600MHz 

Configurations supported 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB

Besides the decision to make on keep my current stick and add 4 to 8gb stick on the other side or get a set of matching sticks but Crucials website has four different 4GB sticks for my computer CL 11, CL13, 9-9-9-24 and 10-10-10-30. Thats what scares me. With those 4 different specs does that matter, Crucial does say they are compatible.

Now here is the money question. I know what I plan and what I want out of my computer. But I want to be set for the next year to 2 years with Windows 10 coming in 3 days :).

1. I can add a factory same part number 4gb stick for $44 to go along with the current stick

2.  I can add a 8GB for $44 from crucial

3. 8GB 4gbx2 kit for $47

4. 16GB 8GBX2 kit for $89

5. Or a 4gb crucial stick to go with the factory stick for a cheap $23

Computer use. I am a power user. However I never game on a PC. I am a multitasker and a heavy one. I will have like 5-10 chrome windows open, downloading movies or music files at the same time with itunes and vlc player open alot. Basically I'm the media guy and internet searcher. I don;t use crazy programs or anything but I do alot of music file conversions, etc. youtube downloading.

I know this has been asked a million times how much ram. But I have 4 different options at $40 something dollar range. I just don't know what ram to choose for my scenario and obviously dont want to waste time and money 

Hard Drive Failure Targeted Read Test​ &​ Short Self Test​ Need Advice​

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I have an Dell Inspiron 3521 laptop which is less than 2 years old. My hard drive is a Seagate 500 GB running Windows 8.

While shutting down, a message 'Task Host Window  is running background tasks' is being displayed.
I was asked to Force Shut Down or to close the process by clicking cancel.
I already tried Force Shut Down(Shut Down Anyway) and my PC behavior was adversely affected.

I conducted a Hardware Scan on Dell Support and the results said their were 8 bad sectors (I believe that was the correct terminology) found and then I performed an advance scan. Result found critical errors both with the Targeted Read Test and the SMART Short Self Test.  Both failed.

It was recommended to replace my hard drive which is not a possibility at this time.

​​I've browsed many forums and no proper solution is available to this problem.

Hot fixes are made available for Windows 7 bot not for Windows 8.
I hope a solution and Thanks.

Can you please confirm that my Dell battery is genuine or not?

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CN-04YRJH-48630-55G-O0H9-A03

KC 2015.05

DP/N 04 YRJH

Inspiron 15 charging issues

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I've had my inspiron 15 for under a year now and it recently started having charging issues. It charges for about 30 seconds then stops then starts again.

Also the battery takes forever to charge and it'll go down from 90% to 7% randomly. I cant work on it when its charging at 7% because I keep getting notified that the battery is low every 30 seconds when it stops charging.

I inspected the battery and the charger and everything seems to be in working order.

help?!


Where I can find Inspiron 15R (N5110, Early 2011) drivers for windows 8.1

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Hi

I need to install drivers for Inspiron N5110 drivers for newly installed windows 8.1, please let me know where can I find .....

Regards

Dinesh

Black screen- power light and fan turns on for a while and no display.

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Hi,

I have dell insipiron 1545 almost 5 yrs old.

from last two days facing this problem.

Turn on the laptop.

Power light turns on...fan runs for a while.. CD/DVD light blinks for a while...

nothing on screen 

tried removing/ swapping the RAM many times.

tried with removing the battery , charger and pressed the power button for 1-2 minutes to flush the charge remained inside and again ttried to turn on with only  charger plugged in . Same thing happening.

What is the exact problem with it ?

Please reply with all possible solutions.

Thanks

Dell Inspiron 15 7537 SSD Upgrade

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Hi

I have a 6 month old Dell Inspiron 15 7537 upgrade. It's only fault is that is has an HDD. I've been thinking about upgrading to a 256/512 GB SSD.


Unfortunately I found some disturbing posts about clashes with Samsung 840 Pro, involving UEFI. I would like to know the best SSDs I can buy that will not be problematic, ideally from someone who converted his laptop.

Thanks

Replacement of the mother board of studio1558

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What is the cost of orignal motherboard of studio 1558

BOTH CTRL KEYS NOT WORKING

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Both Control keys suddenly stopped working in my Dell Inspiron 14 laptop. What should i do?

-Onuwaje (Nigeria)

Dell Latitude e6420 i5- Adding Memory and Maybe Graphics

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Hello, I have a latitude e6420 i5 laptop and I am wondering what type of ram I need to upgrade it? It currently has 4gb of ram and I would like to upgrade to 8. I don't know what type of ram I need or brand, also can you upgrade the graphics card on this computer? Thanks

Purchased used Dell XPS 18 from pawnshop...No owner info and I need to transfer ownership

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I'm in a very similar situation. Purchased used XPS 18 from a local pawnshop and tried to register the product. Went through the steps (using the service tag and "no information" for previous owner) and was denied. Very frustrating! The product is out of warranty and I would like to purchase premium service from Dell, but how when I can't even register it in my own name? Dell needs to revamp this method of operation!  Has anyone recently had these steps work for them?


Black Spot displaying on right side of Dell XPS15Z laptop intermittently

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Hello All,

I am able to see Black Spot displaying on my Dell XPS 15Z laptop intermittently on the right side of the screen. Some times it is displaying and sometimes it does not.

I have called Dell Customer care, they have asked me to perform some tests by which they have concluded that the issue is NOT with the hardware but may be due to OS problem. They have asked to format the system.

Can anyone please let me know if you have faced same kind of issues and the solution that was recommended.

Thanks in Advance!

-Satya Prakash

Dell Inspirion 15 HDD problem

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Hi, I bought an Inspirion 15 laptop about a year ago. This morning it froze and I tried to restart it but it would stop at the Dell Logo. I pressed F12 and ran Diagnostics and it said there was a problem with the Hard Drive(the rest of the tests came with no problems). About 6 months ago I ran Dell Diagnostics and it found a problem with the HDD as well, so I was sent a replacement part, but never got to installing it due to the fact that I didn't have the tools. Anyway, I tried replacing the HDD with the one I was sent but when I started the laptop it came with the message "No Hard Drive detected". Any suggestions?

Product service number: <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>

Hard Drive Error code 2000-0142

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Hi I have received the same error code others have received.  the S/N 6VPEF5PX self test failed.  Is there help for this.  I have four of these computers and hoping this is not going to happen to all of them...  Thanks Jodi

Latitude E6410 does not power up.

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I have a Dell Latitude E6410 that is not powering up. When plugged in and I press the power button, the blue power backlight stays on for about 10 seconds and then goes off. Right at the time it goes off the the Battery Status light will come on (as blue) for about 3 seconds.

When not plugged and I try to power it up, the blue power backlight stays on for about 10 seconds and goes off. In this instance the battery light DOES NOT COME ON.

Any ideas? At one point after I experienced this situation it eventually came on. But now it is back to the same behavior.

Keyboard on Inspiron 15 stopped working

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I just bought the laptop 3 days ago. Today, it did an automatic update of 56 items and my keyboard stopped working. I can only use the on-screen keyboard when putting in my password. Then I can't use either of them. This laptop is an 8.1. I am a writer and need a laptop. My husband is attempting to restore my laptop to before the updates took place. Is there anything else we should try?

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