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Hard Drive failure

Hello.My dell inspiron N5110  has  stopped to work. It even does't start at all.   BIOS has not recognize HDD. I push from laptop and connect other PC's. But still not answer.  I think HDD's noise is...

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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on Inspiron M5030

I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64bit AMD system and I am a having problem creating a LiveCD. I have used 10.04 Lucid Linux on this laptop, the 32bit Intel install and have numerous problems...

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system freezes in some games. gpu overheating?

When i am playing certain 3d games such as counter strike, cities in motion 2, portal 2. The graphics would freeze and the audio would start looping randomly midgame in the range of 10 mins to hours....

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Starting over with my computer.

I already backed up the files I need.  My only question is how to do it?  I own an Inspiron 17R N7110.  I am thinking to just do the whole PC Restore by booting onto the Dell Factory Image Restore.  If...

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Dell Inspiron 1525 in superslow mode

Hello All,I have Dell Inspiron 1525 model which I bought in 2008 December. Few days ago my hard disk corupted so I put new Toshiba 500 GB, 5400 rpm harddisk. But now my laptop becomes superslow. It...

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Switchable Graphics Card

hi there got an issue with my new dell inspiron 15R 5512 laptop. usually when I right click on my desktop I see the configure switchable graphics card on the menu so i can choose which application to...

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Problems after installing a new hard drive

Hi, I hope someone can help, i've been trawling the intertubes for days.  I have a Dell Inspiron 1545 running Windows 7 64 bit SP1.  Recently I cloned my old original SATA hard drive for a larger...

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how to contact support for multi products purchased by dell for support

I have tried numerous times to get help from thus called support system, impossible, there are so many hoops to jump through. I have spent thousands and they will not respond. <ADMIN NOTE:...

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Shut Down Automatically

My ins-prion N5010 laptop shut down after  5 minutes.I can not rum diagnostics test because system shut down automatically.My fan is not working.S please tell reason .

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Windows Memory Diagnostic Freezing at 21%

I have new Dell Inspirion 7720-6167 Core i7 3630QM, 8192 MB RAM, Windows 8.* Dell system test (from BIOS, all tests) - passed.* Dell PC Checker (bundled windows application) - passed.Windows Memory...

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Touchscreen for Windows 7 on Dell XPS 12

Hello, I own a Dell XPS 12 Convertible and my school has to configure it. It was configured to Windows 7 as my school's software only could run in Windows 7. After configuration, the touchscreen...

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E5420 - suddenly has no power, will not charge and totally dead

Hello - have a problem with my dell E5420, went to turn it on one morning and there was no charge on the battery and plugged into the charger - no joy. any ideas?I have tried flea power with no luckThe...

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Inspiron N5050 running Windows 7 - BSOD on hibernation

Hello,I have ignored the issue as long as I can but I am too often losing my current state when I hibernate my pc.The screen powers down which makes me think that the hibernation is happening as...

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Dell Latitude 2110 Power turns off when closing the lid

I need help trying to see what might be wrong with the Dell Latitude 2110.  When I close the lid power shuts off.  You can not turn it back on unless you take out the batter and power supply then plug...

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Dell E4300 display problem - vertical lines

I have a Dell E4300.A few days ago 2 vertical lines appeared on my screen, now there are around 10, different colors and sizes.When i press on the bottom of my display, where is the Dell logo, they...

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Broken battery?

Hello,A few days ago, the battery of my Dell Studio 1737 suddenly stopped charging. When I have the laptop on net power, the power icon now displays '8% available (plugged in, not charging).Is this a...

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Need some advice with Recovery Drive Mishap

Yesterday- I was tweaking my computer and accidentally started a backup and somehow directed it to Recovery drive.  I did not raelize my mistake until the screen popped up and said unable to complete...

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Screen Problem -Dead Pixels

Hi,Recently my Dell Inspiron 1545 screen is showing green patches. They are only increasing day by day and after rubbing the screen they disappear for some time before appearing again. I tried some...

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Won't boot or post

So I tried a different forum and got no response. I am hoping someone from Dell can answer a question. I was using my laptop last night and it froze in the middle of a program. This has been happening...

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D630 - Processor Thermal Cooling Assembly - how tight should it be?

I have removed the thermal assembly from my D630.Cleaned itReplaced the processor.Now I am ready to reassemble.  (It has the Intel graphics chip FWIW).The thermal assembly is spring loaded... how tight...

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