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Why is this happening (weird situation fan noises)

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So i bought a new laptop Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series. It comes with Windows 8.1 and I worked with this OS like about 2 days and
then upgraded to Windows 10. Then I installed League of legends and I started playing, when you are playing it you can hear the sound of the fans working,
and well I think its a little bit obvious because im playing the game and the graphic card is working.
The problem is when I stop playing the game and I close it even if 5 minutes have passed and im not doing NOTHING in my laptop (and when i mean nothing its nothing, just the antivirus) i can still hear
the fan working just like if i was playing League. What is weird is that if I disconnect my computer and i start working with the battery the sounds stops instantly
and the laptop remains silent just like it should have been. This happens with other games, like CSGO.

I have done this things:

- Updated all my drivers (bios, chipset, graphics, etc.) my bios version is the A07 from 06/11/2015
- I have Windows 10 updated
- I really didnt have a chance to play games when i was using Windows 8.1 so i cant really say if this problem is because of Windows 10.
- I dont think its a dust problem because, as I said before this laptop is brand new, i have been using just for some dat
- Until now, the battery has no problems and the adapter charges it whith no problem
- I ran the PC Dell diagnostic and found no trouble.
- Im not using it near a heat source or in a hot environment
- Usage on proper ventilation clearance

Any ideas? Thank you and sorry for my bad english.


DVD Writer gives unusual sound even though it is empty.

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I bought my laptop DELL 3543 two months before. It gives sound (sound like, when press the open button of the DVD writer) every 30 minutes, even though it is empty. I think it is unusual. Is it a hardware fault of Laptop ??

Dell XPS 13 9350 touchpad two finger scrolling "jumps"

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Hi,

I have the brand new Dell XPS 13 9350 with Windows 10. When I use the touchpad with two fingers to scroll down on websites the content "jumps" back up some lines. This happens when lifting the fingers from the touchpad.

It occurs in Chrome and Edge and is pretty annoying because I'm losing focus on the page I'm reading everytime I use two finger scrolling.

Any idea how this can be fixed? I found no driver for touchpad on Dells support page for the XPS 13 and I'm not sure if I should use Synaptic drivers ...

Thanks in advance
Frank

I dropped my laptop 2 in 1

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I dropped my laptop, and now I can not make tablet.
I do not know what to do

dell inspiron 7000 win10 electric noise when removing from charger

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in windows 10 if you connect/disconnect the power cord there are noises coming out of speakers for 1-2 seconds sound like electric noises

after updating bios the problem continue 

after removing dell equalizer program - problem solved

XPS 13 (9343) battery stopped charging; AC adapter seems to be detected

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My XPS 13 (9343,  developer edition running Ubuntu 14.04) has stopped charging. When plugged in, the system detects the adapter, but the charge level in the battery does not increase.

The adapter light is on with a solid white light, so it looks OK.

I thought of doing a BIOS update (from A03 to A07), but the battery is at 3% and the updater says "powerstatus inadequate." I guess this is a good warning, in case the power goes out during the update process.

Please help.

Thanks!

Inspiron 5520 Windows7 beeping, will not start normally (but different from other Posts found)

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Inspiron 15R 5520 laptop Windows 7

Will not start normally

1. Power on, computer beeps indefinitely without a pattern, no power to screen,

Or

2. Power on simultaneously with F12, screen with option to run ePSA, I ran the extended ePSA and it passed all tests, it then asks if one would like to exit and reboot, if one says yes, it reboots and item 1. above reoccurs,

Or

3. Power on simultaneously with F8, menu with Safe mode and other choices including Normal start appears, choosing Normal start causes Windows to start and run normally.

I have removed the battery, disconnect power and pushed the start button for 60 seconds.

I have removed and reinserted the ram.

The timing of pushing the F12, the F8 and the Power button above is critical. Several attempts are frequently required.

Please, what now?

Inspiron 3420 AC Adapter LED is blinking in dim green

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I have Inspiron 3420 with Dell 90W 19.5V 4.62Amps and It was working well till yesterday from last 3 years. When I power ON last time, it shows 'critical battery power, Press F1 to continue' and it went OFF before connecting AC adapter.

I connected AC adapter but no charge indication in the laptop. I figured out, solid green LED lits in AC adapter when it connected to wall socket and it starts blinking in dim green as soon as I connect it to laptop(with/without battery). I checked that the AC adapter is working in another Inspirion laptop which needs 3Amps to charge battery. I tried to power ON without battery, still the same problem. What could be the problem? What I needs to do to resolve this problem. 

I have tried the following method but still no change.

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1. Unplug the AC adapter from the Laptop and wall socket

2. Remove the battery from the Laptop

3. Press and hold in the "Power On " button for about 15 seconds then release

4. Replace the battery

5. Plug the AC adapter into the wall socket then the laptop

6. Press the "Power On" button. Hopefully your computer start normally 

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Is the motherboard got serviced? If yes, which specific part/component to be serviced? 

Thank you


I want to buy a laptop...please give me some suggestions

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The laptop must have 1TB HDD, 2 or 4 GB RAM, processor Ci3 or Ci5 or Ci7, screen size 15.6 inch with HD display, touchscreen, multi card reader slot, USB 3.0 port atleast 1 or 2, 2 GB graphics, bluetooth, front camera.

These are the few features whih I want in my laptop. If u can help me then I will be highly obliged.

Is the Dell Studio Xps 1645 compatible with the Samsung 850 Pro 512GB?

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Hi,

I'm looking to upgrade the current 500gb HDD to the Samsung 850 Pro 512GB but I want to make sure that it's compatible.

This is the SSD:

www.amazon.co.uk/.../B00LF10KTO;redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Thanks,

Cathal.

Is the Dell Active Pen compatible with the inspiron 7352?

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Is the Dell active pen Dell Part# : 750-AAMI compatible with the Inspiron 7352?

The description states it is compatible with "select" 2 n1 notebooks, but doesn't bother to list which notebooks. How hard is it to list  compatible hardware? You have to jump through hoops to find out what works and what doesn't. That is ridiculous from a customer service standpoint.

I took a *** and ordered the pen, the buttons work to bring up the Onenote application but I am unable to write on my screen with it. I don't know if there is something I am doing wrong or if it just isn't compatible. There is no decent online manual.

This compounded with all the wireless issues I have had with my Inspiron 7352 makes me  regret trying Dell again. I wish I would have never ordered or sent it back during the return period. At this point, I am ready to sell this computer for whatever I get for it , count the money I lost as a lesson learned and never buy another Dell again.

dell Inspiron 15 3521 adapter cord pluged in and battery does not charge I need new cord how do i get one here

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i have brought in my tags and the type and i get diagnostics. its an  old computer so live chat wont chat. Manuals dont give details of what the detail for ordering is. I thought the tag detail was the answer but i get run around and do this and that. i dont want to test i just want to see the parts. cords and batteries and the right ones.

I can't try alternate cord because I have not to alternate with. 

Nor do i have another battery. 

And the third light in front is running bright red.  I have tried the suggested ideas with resetting and undoing cords and all that. 

I just want to find out how to order what exact cord I need. 

i dont care how to pay and all that, just give me the details of what you have for cords that go with my computer  # 3521 and how much they cost. If this was a simpler  site i'd been done last night. i went to walmart as well and entered the laptop and i got fifty suggestions for everything. so so much for technology in finding answers.  BUT right to the left in two ads were the exact dell cord offered with the correct computer listed.  I know i need 100  240 in or out and the other number 65. I believe I know I need a cord charger like mine that said PA 12.  I just need to get to the ones you offer two prong cords  and is safe to use. 

I dont know those other sites if they are okay to order from or id be done by now.  

So please help me find the right cords offered here. tag was Service Tag: <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>

frustrated in the small town midwest with a few bucks in my pocket

Desktop Pc Dell

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Hello,i know this section is for laptop disscusions but i want to solve this problem with my dell desktop and i have the same problem,please help me! 

DELL XPS 13 - Wake on (external) Keyboard possible?

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Hello

Since I'm often using my XPS 13 with closed lid on an external display and external mouse & keyboard, it would be comfortable being able to start it by just hitting a button an the external (UBS) keyboard.

Unfortunately I didn't find this setting ("Wake on Keyboard") in the BIOS settings.

Is it just not possible with the XPS 13 or what do I have to do to enable it?

(I've gotten very used to this because my previous laptop had this feature.)

best regards

cslu

Dell 5558 ,8 beebing on startup, no black screen and works with the beebing

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Hello,

I have a problem with my Dell  insipiron r15 5558, I bought it 3 months ago. But since a month my laptop Beep's 8 times at the start-up. when it does I usualy just power off my laptop because of the annoying sound, and turn it back on. Once I powered it on and off for 3-4 times it doesn't beep anymore an works fine. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I  ran an LCD Test as well as Pre-boot System Analysis,it ran well without any problems, i used my warrenty  and sent the labtop to dell center here the last 2 weeks they sent it back and said there is no problem with my laptop , but it still beebing 8 times on clicking the power on <anyone knows more about this problem then please reply soon

BTW. I'm running  Windows 10 pro 64 bits


Inspiron 14R 5437 would not power on

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My Inspiron 14R 5437 would not power on. The battery is supposedly fully charged and it is connected to the AC adapter (the LED light on the adapter is on). The first two indicator lights (the first being the power but I'm sure what does the second light indicates) are blinking purple (a very slow blink; it lights up every 5 seconds) and when it blinks, a faint clicking/grinding-like startup sound could be heard for a second or less (I need to put my ears really close to the laptop to hear it). The monitor does not light up since the computer did not power on. I get the impression that it is repeatedly trying to startup and fails but I cannot be sure.

I have tried hard rebooting (removing power source and battery and then pressing the power button for 10-15 seconds) but it isn't working.

E6520 keyboard upgrade

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Hi,

I have e6520 with french no-backlight keyboard (i'm from Poland). I want to upgrade it to polish keyboard with backlight. Will the backlight work?

Thanks!

I just want a refund. To many problems since day one that have not been fixed

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This is ridiculous. Since day one my computer has messed up. Every day I have had del try to fix the computer. Including reinstalling the operating system twice, replacing the fan, replacing the motherboard, replacing the video card...... And now they do not know what to do. So I asked to replace the computer or issue me a refund. And they said I cannot because it is outside of 30 days of owning the computer...... So how is this my fault???? Why do I have to be stuck with a bad computer and not get a refund or replacement? They knew about this since day one..... By the way I have been on the phone with them for every other day and sometimes multiple times a day. And sometimes 10+ hours multiple times ....... Please replace my computer or refund me.

HDMI on XPS 15 (L521X) - weird problem; no signal but shows TV is connected

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Hi,

When I connect my DELL XPS 15 (L521X) Laptop to my Sony TV using HDMI cable, the tv gets no signal from the laptop; no video and audio signal at least. However; both the laptop and TV tell me, that they are connected to each other. On the Sony TV under HDMI port it shows that a PC is connected, and also windows on the dell laptop shows the TV is connected. In the device manager i even see the "Sony Bravia TV" under audio/video inputs. Also, the built in intel graphic card acts as if the tv is connected; i get all the options for dual monitors (extended, duplicate, etc.), and in the intel hd graphics menu it shows "sony bravia TV". Plus; the soundcard too shows the option to play the sound through hdmi. but no sound.

 This is really crazy, the laptop and windows and the sony tv all see each other and act as if everythings fine, but there is simply no video/audio on the tv.

I have tried everything and read through similar issues, but nothing works for me. Ive checked different hdmi cables, but none work on the dell; they do work on all other pcs i have. ive tried different drivers, but no change. Any help would be great!

ps.: one time the hdmi worked and i didnt know why. i got to watch a movie for 40mins on the tv and then suddenly no video/audio again... :(

Windows 10 UEFI install on samsung PM951 NVMe ssd failing.

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Im attempting a clean install of Windows 10 on a XPS15 with the 256gb PM951 NVMe SSD.  Whenever the bios is in the UEFI mode, the windows installed does not see the SSD drive.  I can install windows in legacy mode with the GP partition style but not in UEFI mode.  Im using a bootable usb drive which is UEFI.  I think having the driver for the SSD might help but i cannot find it anywhere.  Any help would be appreciated.  

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