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Latitude E6410 Questions

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I am working on a friend's Dell Latitude E6410. We are trying to refurbish it for her to give to her 9 year old daughter for Christmas. The plan is to first install Win 7, and then make an image, and then try to upgrade to Win 10.

Here are my challenges:
1. The laptop was purchased with a downgrade to XP Pro SP3, but there is a Win 7 Pro 64 COA on the back. I have successfully installed and activated an OEM version of Win 7 Pro SP1 (had to use the automated system to do it), but there are some drivers missing and I am not sure yet if those will come down with Windows Update. I would prefer to use a Dell branded disc, but I will have to hunt around to see if I can find one. Suggestions?
2. The current battery is a 6 cell (type W1193). The AC adapter that she says belongs to the laptop is a 65 watt (model LA65NM130). I can only get blinking amber charging light, so either the battery is shot, or this 65 watt power supply is not adequate to charge the battery. At this point, I think I have to assume that the battery is shot, so now I need to find a cost effective replacement. I found some options on Amazon for a 12 and 9 cell at around $30, but I don't think the 65 watt power supply would charge those batteries. Do I need to find a matching 6 cell battery? Or should we get a larger power supply and larger battery?  Where would be a good source for a replacement battery?
I am hesitant to do much more with it as far as OS updates with a flakey battery. It appears to run with just the AC adapter, but there was one time that I plugged it in and turned it on, and it immediately turned off again, so that has me concerned.
Thanks,
PK

Dell m5010 wireless driver can't be installed

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Hi,

I'm unable to install right Wireless driver.

I've tried installing in correct order, re-installing whole Windows 7 at least 3 times.
I've followed all the manuals and still my Dell m5010 gives an error on each and one of the drivers that driver can't be installed.

The hardware ID's are:
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&SUBSYS_00101028&REV_01
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&SUBSYS_00101028
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&CC_0280

Thanks in regards!

[XPS 15 9550]Flashing horizontal lines on screen

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XPS 15 9550 Microsoft Signature edition, 4K resolution

First one - Grabbed the i5 version of XPS 15 9550 last weekend from our local MS store. When booting it for the first time, I started to see flashing horizontal lines popping up like crazy during both BIOS booting time and after booted into Windows. Returned it immediately and exchanged for a new one.

Second one - It worked well in the past 2 days, however, after some 3 hours of using last night, I noticed some flashing horizontal lines again!!!

Do you guys know any similar issues in this family of device in the past?

I really love this machine, it could have been the perfect laptop if without these issues. I personally have never had this kind of experiences in buying a computer, hitting same issues with two new machines.

I'd like to give it some last shot before I returning this one again...

Dell Inspiron 5748 - can't turn on and off

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Hello, everyone!

When I turn off my laptop it takes really to much time, up to 10 minutes from the moment the display is off till everything inside the laptop becomes silent. It doesn't happen always but very often. Each time after it happens I can't turn on the laptop. In order to turn it over I have to keep the on/off button pressed for about 10 seconds and then press it again.

What do you think is wrong and how I can fix it?

Battery Test for Latitude E6410

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I "think" I need to purchase a new battery, but after reading several Posts, I'm not sure that is my only problem.

I don't want to spend the money on a battery (off of the web) and not fix my problem.  So, I would like a "TEST" for the existing battery and suggested steps I can take to insure myself that when I spend my money on a battery it will solve my problem.

Is 128 GB SSD large enough

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Hi,

I'm considering purchasing an Inspiron 15 3000 laptop with 128GB SSD. I want an SSD for the speed and battery life. Apparently Dell doesn't offer a 256GB configuration.

Is the 128 GB size with Windows 10 large enough for most people? My current laptop is Windows 8 and has about 200GB stored, but I think I have a lot of files I can delete or move to the cloud.

Thanks,

Allan

How to recover my window key

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I have dell laptop Inspron 15R and recently I format my laptop due to virus and I got this laptop with original window 8.1,

 when I install 8.1 window after formation older one then I cannot get original window how I can get my original window.

Error to install my window

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Recently I format my original widow 8.1 which i get from dell laptop but When I install another 8.1 window then Its demand for window key. how can I get my earlier key.


XPS 13 (9350) 1.0.4 BIOS Fail

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I tried loading the updated BIOS version and upon restart, it appears the update failed so it tried to downgrade according to what was displayed.  This failed with a blue screen into Windows.  After that, it somehow downgraded back to 1.0.0.

Is the 1.0.4 BIOS faulty or is my laptop having issues with trying to perform the update?  If so, is there any way to fix this as I would like to update due to the improvements it mentions for NVMe.

Thanks for any help!

AC Adapter Error on Inspiron N5110

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Without any warning, when I plugged in my Inspiron N5110, it told me that my AC adapter (which is the original Dell item) was not recognized, and would not charge the battery. I upgraded the BIOS from A03 to A11, but with no change in status. I plugged in my Targus 90W adapter (used proper cable tip) and I got the same error. Is there any software fix, or is this a plug/socket or motherboard issue? The battery tests fine using SupportAssist.

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 series - Fan Sound

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Hello,

i have a dell inspiron 15, and the fan make so much noise. What can i do ?

There is no more guarentee.


(sorry for my english, french native speaker.)

Thanks in advance.

how to unlock bios in 17r se 7720 for changing it from ata to ahci

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it got locked while updating the bios so how to unlock is there any suggestions

Inspiron 13, 7347 broken top case

Venue 11 Pro 7130 - Will not boot when connected to the tablet keyboard w/ battery unless A/C power is plugged in.

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BIOS A16

Windows 10 Pro

Boots just fine as a tablet. Both powered and battery.

Boots while connected to keyboard if A/C adapter is plugged in.

will not boot if connected and not plugged in to A/C adapter

Once booted (and connected to A/C adapter) it will dock and undock from keyboard normally

if not connected to A/C adapter it will shut down if plugged into keyboard dock.

All batteries are charged sufficiently and healthy.

New Laptop LEDs not functioning

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Hi, I've tried searching everywhere and can't find any info on this issue. I just got a new 15 5000 laptop. The power button and battery LEDs don't seem to be working, is there a way to turn them on? 

Thanks.


Battery is 'Plugged In, Not Charging'

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Hello, I have an Alienware M14x r2 Dell laptop. I seem to be having some charging problems. It is plugged in and says that it has '6% available (plugged in, not charging)'. This seems to only have started in the past few days and I am unsure of how to proceed. 

I am currently going to college and can't have my laptop going down for the count right before finals.

Anybody got any tips or suggestions or ways that I can isolate the problem? Thanks in advance for your help.

hard drive linear test fail - Dell Inspiron 3521 - warranty went out 10 months ago. Cannot seem to figure out what to do here!? Can i replace the hd myself or just throw this away?

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Hi there,

recently been having errors show up relating to my hard drive on my inspiron 3521 laptop.  It is scary because i am worried it is going to fail.

Linear test fail!???

What should I do?  Is there a repair program?  Should i try to replace the hd myself?  Should I throw yet another laptop away and buy a new one?

Thanks!!

Angi

Dell vostro 3546 wireless connection issues

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Hi 

I am having tough time with dell vostro 3546 laptop
Everytime I switch on my wireless router
I have to restart my laptop,otherwise it does not connect to my wifi 

I have done driver upgrades ,ran diagonistics tool
But of no use.
I have windows 10 operating system.

Please suggest what needs to be done

Thanks
Kunaal

Hardware Damage

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THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT ACCEPTABLE!

I was speaking to a customer care person regarding an issue i was facing with my laptop.Instead of explaining about the procedure to handle it, a complete disregard for the issue was shown and the chat session was ended abruptly without any questions being answered.This isn't the kind of service A loyal customer needs to receive. I have a transcript of the chat and i would like to get in touch with an authority as soon as I can about this issue.

SO, I had called earlier also regarding a cracking noise happening near my right hinge.At that time i was asked to a run a diagnostics test to check if everything was ok. But now the cracking is persistent and a crack is developing on the edge.There has been no damage from my end.A similar issue is being faced by a friend of mine.The plastic case on the right end is cracking and every time I open or shut the lid, The noise happens.

I need to talk to a person as soon as I can about this issue.(Please visit the site to view this file)

E7440 SD card reader no longer working after W10 update of 12 november

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Since the latest update of Windows 10 that came out the 12th of November the SD card reader in my Dell E7440 is no longer working. I already tried different drivers but when I look into the details it shows the following:

Device PCI\VEN_1217&DEV_8520&SUBSYS_05CB1028&REV_01\4&32c44212&0&00E4 had a problem starting.

Driver Name: oem4.inf
Class Guid: {4D36E97B-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Service: O2FJ2RDR
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters:
Problem: 0x15
Problem Status: 0x0

It simply doesn't show the SD card and even when I remove all drivers, reboot and install it again it doesn't work. Is this a known issue? Is there a solution already? Windows 10 was working fine in combination with the SD card reader until this update.

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