I can play regular DVDs but a couple blu-rays do not even initialize in the DVD drive. Does this laptop NOT play blu-ray discs? If it does, then what could be wrong?
Inspiron 5559 won't play Blu-ray discs
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Inspiron 17 (7737) keyboard & track pad stopped working
I am looking for a solution to fix an Inspiron 17 (7737) keyboard & track pad stopped working.
If there is not already a fix for this then directed to where I can find more information in order to
fix.
Inspiron 17 (7737)
windows 8.1
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Dell ISO of windows 10 doesn't fit on DVED
I just downloaded the disk image (iso) of my new computer's operating system and when I try to burn the image to disk, it will not fit. It is the Win10 iso for my specific computer and is 4.9 GB. Why would they give you an image than cannot be put on a DVD. Windows 10 does not take up that much space when you download it from Microsoft.
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Can I upgrade my dell studio 1555 with SSD ?
Can I upgrade my dell studio 1555 , core2 duo , 8 gab ram with additional SSD drive or replace it with HDD?
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How do I system restore my Dell Inspiron 13z to factory settings? [Option Not available in Dell DataSafe and Local Backup]
Dear All,
I am looking to system restore my Dell Inspiron 13z laptop to factory settings. I have read through many guides, other posts, and the manual for this computer however I am incapable of finding the necessary solution. My Dell DataSafe and Local Backup does not provide the option to restore to factory settings. The tab is there, however it is not clickable. If there is anybody who can kindly help me with this I would not be able to thank you enough!
Basic Specifications of my 13z include Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit. The system model is Inspiron 5223 and my DirectX version is DirectX 11.
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XPS 13 (9350) Tablet Mode is enabled but not working?
Hi to all XPS 13 experts, my problem is:
nothing happens after enabling the tablet mode (Windows 10)... Touching the surface nothing happens... why?
further details to my config:
- system bios is current (v1.1.9)
- all windows 10 updates are installed
- all dell updates are installed
- dell diagnostics quick test successfully completed without any errors
? is there any hidden bios option, which has to be enabled???
Many thanks for every answer! robert
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Vostro 2520 5 beeps pause 5 beeps contstantly
Hi,
Our work laptop keeps beeping 5 times, then pauses, then 5 more beeps and does this continually. It will not log on, keeps logging off and does this in a loop.
It seems to do this every 6 months after we change the cmos battery. We have purchased many different types of batteries from cheap to expensive and the same problem happens every 6 months.
Is there an issue with this Vostro 2520 laptop?
The Tag number is:<ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>. Express Service Code is <ADMIN NOTE: Express service code removed per privacy policy>
We are unable to get it onto the internet as it will not load properly. When this happened 6 months ago and after replacing the CMOS battery we did all relevant Dell updates and was hoping that this had solved the problem but alas this is not so.
Any help would be most grateful.
Kind Regards
Jacquie
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SD Card driver causing system freeze on Latitude E6430
I have a Latitude E6430 running Windows 10 64-bit. When I put the laptop to sleep and then wake it, the SD card reader attempts to mount as a disk drive, and then the system completely freezes (no mouse movement or anything). I found that disabling the SD card reader in Device Manager works, but I use the reader fairly often and would like to be able to have it activated. Is there a fix for this?
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Windows 10 Battery Life Issues
I recently updated my Dell Windows 8.1 laptop to Windows 10, and I was able to update it smoothly. However, I've noticed that my battery life is considerably smaller. The laptop is over a year old now, so it's not in perfect. Before, my battery could last 3-4 hours, now it's down to 1.5-2 hours. I use Battery Save Mode, my brightness is only 20%, and I Ieave airplane mode on because I read it improves battery life.
I did a Power Efficiency Diagnostics Report to see if there are any issues, but I don't understand what some of it means. Could anyone look at it and give me some advice? Thanks for any help! PS: I've only put in the errors and not the warning to make it more brief.
Power Efficiency Diagnostics Report:
Computer Name JOSHPC
Scan Time 2016-01-23T08:39:10Z
Scan Duration 60 seconds
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Product Name Inspiron 3542
BIOS Date 05/27/2014
BIOS Version A03
OS Build 10586
Platform Role PlatformRoleMobile
Plugged In false
Process Count 116
Thread Count 1639
Report GUID {ea4c3f2e-1ad6-4e5a-9cc4-f338c9be6d77}
Analysis Results
Errors
System Availability Requests:System Required Request
The service has made a request to prevent the system from automatically entering sleep.
Requesting Service RasMan
System Availability Requests:System Required Request
The device or driver has made a request to prevent the system from automatically entering sleep.
Driver Name \FileSystem\srvnet
USB Suspend:USB Device not Entering Selective Suspend
This device did not enter the USB Selective Suspend state. Processor power management may be prevented when this USB device is not in the Selective Suspend state. Note that this issue will not prevent the system from sleeping.
Device Name Microsoft Hardware USB Mouse
Host Controller ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_9C31
Host Controller Location PCI bus 0, device 20, function 0
Device ID USB\VID_045E&PID_0040
Port Path 1
USB Suspend:USB Device not Entering Selective Suspend
This device did not enter the USB Selective Suspend state. Processor power management may be prevented when this USB device is not in the Selective Suspend state. Note that this issue will not prevent the system from sleeping.
Device Name Dell Wireless 1705 Bluetooth
Host Controller ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_9C26
Host Controller Location PCI bus 0, device 29, function 0
Device ID USB\VID_0CF3&PID_0036
Port Path 1,6
CPU Utilization:Processor utilization is high
The average processor utilization during the trace was high. The system will consume less power when the average processor utilization is very low. Review processor utilization for individual processes to determine which applications and services contribute the most to total processor utilization.
Average Utilization (%) 21.95
Platform Power Management Capabilities:PCI Express Active-State Power Management (ASPM) Disabled
PCI Express Active-State Power Management (ASPM) has been disabled due to a known incompatibility with the hardware in this computer.
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2x Dell Vostro 1550 & 3550 Keyboard Malfunction (out of the Blue)
Hi Guys thanks for reading this I hope you are all well.
This is an odd one so I will start from the Beginning. A friend of mine purchased a Dell 1550 (second hand) after I pronounced a clean bill of health for it, then when my friend replaced the hard drive in the 1550(a) the keyboard stopped working, on the HDD was a pre-installed version of Elementary OS.
The Mouse pad works just not the keyboard. Simple I thought, when replacing the HDD he must have not put back the keyboard ribbon, or so I thought.
It was in there properly, so I thought it must be the OS but it won't boot into the BIOS settings (F2 or temp boot F12).
Fortunately I got my hands on another Dell 1550 (as this is a good friend who I owe a favour), I then Replace the keyboard from 1550a with 1550b, and it does not work!
I then try putting the keyboard which I switched BACK to 1550b and that Stopped Working?
So not only did 1550a not accept the new keyboard it seems to have stuffed it up some how.
I then search the forums and Try removing the battery, power cord and holding the on button for 30 seconds but still to no avail. (on all of them), I also removed the battery for a few hours and tried again but still the keyboard would not work!
Now. I got another Dell, a dell vostro 3550 and got its keyboard (very similar except with a back light, out it into Dell 1550b and it did not work in 1550b or 1550a, I put it back into the 3550 and only the back light (which was not plugged in) works. This was running windows 8 (and you cant go into the bios).
This has stummped me, does anyone have any thoughts?
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Slow Inspiron 5000
Two months ago I bought my third Dell Inspiron 5000, nothing wrong with the previous two just time to upgrade. However this will be the last one I buy and will be asking for my money back. Since day one this computer is the slowest thing on earth. Can't even keep up with my typing and I type with two fingers. It takes several minutes to start and two hours to back up my phone. A ridiculous amount of time that I don't have. I ran the dell diagnostics and nothing came up wrong. I called your costumer support and after deleting everything and over one an a half hour on the phone your tech states that I should buy a faster computer with a 750 ram, he stated that because this computer is meant to "conserve engergy" it runs so slow. I'm not a very literate tech person because it is not my field of expertise. But when my 2007 Inspiron is running faster than the 2015 there is clearly a problem. Very very very frustrated and disappointed. Not a computer I will buy again or recommend to anyone. And last but not least very poor costumer support.
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Installing windows on default UBUNTU machine- dell inspiron 3551
I have bought dell inspiron 3551, pentium 4 laptop with default ubuntu OS.
I need to change the OS from UBUNTU to windows but I am facing following problem/s.
When I try to boot the system, the initial windows files load successfully until windows 'splash screen' but then it say: The BIOS in this system is not fully ACPI compliant. Please contact your system vendor for an updated BIOS. (please refer to the following screen shot).
I tried to update the BIOS but the latest version on dell website is A00 and the same is installed on my machine.
If I will get past this (with your help) I would need help for changing the default file system from fat32 to NTFS to install the windows. I am trying to install windows 7 ultimate 64bit from a year old copy of the image.
I need help ASAP from dell support or someone who has done this before.
I will really appreciate your help.
Thanks
RS
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Dell inspiron 1564 Black Screen without display (Beep Code - 1 Long beep 2 short beep and again 2 short beep)
Hi,
Today my laptop (dell inspiron 1564) display suddenly gone and when I restarted, it is showing black screen and there is some beep code associated with it.
The beep code is 1 Long beep 2 short beep and again 2 short beep. After that there is no beep sound.
1 2 and 3 4 and 5
beeeeeeeep beepbeep beepbeep
I searched a lot in internet and did not find any suitable answer for this beep code . Any help in this is really appreciated, at least the area of problem identification is also helpful for me.
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Dell Vostro 3560 backlight failing
Running windows 7, on startup of come out of hibernation, keyboard lights flash, but screen backlight stays off, no info on the screen and single short beep sounds every 2 sec continuously. Hold power switch down for 3 or 4 sec and restart. It usually starts ok 2nd or third time. Can't find the beep code but it sounds like the backlight inverter not firing up? (Out of warranty)
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Dell Inspiron 1525 showing no sign of power
My Dell ins. 1525 won't turn on at all. I tried charging it for a few hours, But nothing. When I say no sign of power, I mean it. It won't show any lights, any reboot screens when I try to hold down the power. I tried f12 for a hardware check, but it won't respond to anything. I DID see smoke come out of the laptop (yes I'm serious) the last time it was on. I turned it off, But then when I tried to turn it back on, nothing works. Can anybody help?
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Dell Latitude E6400 will not work with Microsoft VX-3000 Webcam
Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop will not work with Microsoft VX-3000 Webcam. I thought issue might be that I recently upgrading this laptop to Windows 10 but I also have HP Desktop recently upgraded to Windows 10 and same webcam works fine on the desktop. I updated webcam driver, uninstalled and reinstalled driver to no avail. Keep getting "installation error" message. Dell Device Manager shows latest driver is installed and device is functioning property. However webcam is not working.
Anyone had this experience or have suggestions?
Regards,
Cocodog
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Dell Precision M4600 Screen flickering when cold
my Laptop screen termites fuzzy flickering pattern changing dead looking pixels every where and i attached external monitor it works fine without any flickering pixels .this happens only when the laptop is cold at startup and after 2 or 3 mins when the screen warm up i close the lid and open it again it became fine.please help me with this problem.thanks in advance.
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Dell XPS 15 9550 Fn key options
Currently, one can only toggle between Fn keys being media keys or F1-F12 keys. On my old Dell XPS 13, when Fn keys are set as media keys, Alt + F4 would still close the window. On this Dell XPS 15, one has to press Alt + Fn + F4 to do the same when Fn keys are set as media keys.
Can we have a BIOS update that automatically changes the Fn keys to be F1-F12 when a modifier key, such as Alt, is pressed?
I know I can toggle between media/F1-F12 via Fn + Esc but it's a stupid hassle to have to toggle each time I just want to close a window. I want Fn keys to be media keys EXCEPT when a modifier key, such as Alt, is pressed.
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How to disable internal keyboard in Windows 7
Hi,
My internal keyboard are not working properly. Now, i'm using external keyboard without issue. But, How can i disable internal keyboard because it makes some noise while booting windows 7.
Model: Dell Studio 1345
Operating System; Windows 7 32 bit
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Dell Inspiron 15 N5010 Laptop
I got this laptop (from give away) and am not able to login for 2 reasons-one, don't know the password the former user had put in, and two, it says "no hard drive/or use the USB drive".
Please (1) how can I log into 'safe mode' on this laptop (it has Windows 7 Home)?
And what kind of hard drive (internal or external) will work better for this model?
Thank you for all your answers.
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