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XPS 12 9Q33 HDMI Audio Issues

I have the XPS 12 9Q33 and I'm trying to connect it to my HDTV through one of its HDMI ports. My system has a display port where I can connect a display port to HDMI adapter. I've tried two of these...

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Warranty extension

Anyone else having difficulty extending the warranty. The website contact form won't submit. The number given on that page gave me an answerphone to speak into. Emails are not answered. Can anyone tell...

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XPS L501X freezes/hangs randomly

Apparently this is a common issue, but I have yet to find a solution for it.  I got my XPS L501X in November 2010, and since then, I've had this laptop hang or freeze randomly.  Recently, I've had a...

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Inspiron N4010 WiFi drivers not installing and Audio ouput device not installed

I have dell Inspiron N4010 and Windows & home Basic . My Wifi drivers are not installing every time I try to install it message stating software package cannot be installed set up should exit.Also...

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Recovery Media?

Can someone explain why laptops purchased new from Dell online will not include the recover media?  Not being able to reload the drivers or operating system seems like a big deal to me - but I am just...

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My back-light keyboard no longer works?

Today I turn my laptop on and log into windows like normal.  I'm using it for about 30 seconds and then suddenly screen starts flashing a bunch of random colors for about 5 seconds and then shuts off....

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7240 touchpad issues

I just got my new 7240 and upgraded it to Windows 8.1. I have not used Windows 8 at all on this laptop so I do not know if the following was true for that too.I installed the ALPS multitouch driver,...

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I have an Inspiron Mini 10v with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 ~ will it accept Windows 7??

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Adamo Xps Battery Issue

Hi there, I am the proud owner of an Adamo xps. Whilst moving house I lost my original Ac adapter so I purchased a new one from upgrade.co.uk. It is an official dell d169t charger but for some reason...

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reinstalling W7 to new HDD in Precision m4500 - not working

I have a similar problem that is posted here. I replaced my HDD (old was damaged) with a totally new one. When using the original reinstallation disks that came with my Dell Precision M4500, it goes...

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Dell Latitude E6510 screen does not show anything when activated from...

Hi, I have a Latitude E6510, and has been using it for 3 years, but now I find that if I hibernate the laptop, e.g., fold down the screen, and open it again, the screen is still black, nothing shows...

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Do Dell laptops still experience heating issues (overall)?

Hello -3-4 years ago, my company switched form Dell laptops to Lenovo.  Mainly due to heating issues with Dell Latitudes, or rather how the Lenovos ran much cooler.Have these issues been resolved in...

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Webcam displays green screen on XPS15z

Hello,I purchased a USB Creative! Live Cam VF0700 for use on my Dell XPS15z, however when I try to use it through any video chat or the provided software I can only see a green screen.The webcam works...

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Can I use 3 displays simultaneously (2 monitors and the laptop)

Firstly, I have a E5430 connected to a K07A dockstation E-Port, and am using a "corporate Windows XP laptop build".I am using a 24" Dell U2412 (DVI connected to E-Port) and currently using a 2001FP...

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Problems with u2211h monitor

I have this monitor for over 4 years now and haven't had a problem till recently when i unplugged the dvi cable from the tower and reconnected it, the monitor doesn't turn on. The power is still...

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Looking for Screen lenovo 3000 G530

Hey everyone,looking for a screen for my laptop. If you have a spare that your willing to sell please pm meThanks! 

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Creating recovery image using a usb stick

I have a Vostro V130 which has no internal DVD drive. While I did purchase the Dell external DVD drive for this laptop, I would like to use the Dell Backup and Recovery Manager to created a recovery...

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ACPI compliant error while trying to install Windows 7 on DELL inspiron 15R...

Hi,I've really installed Widnows 7 ultimate 64 bit on many brands of laptops, but when I've installed it on Inspiron 15R N5110,(core i5 and 4GBRAM). I faced an error starting windows 7 after finishing...

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Printer only prints when it wants to.

I have a Dell V313w and I have had printer issues since I set it up. Sometimes it prints ok & sometimes it doesn't.  There are no error messages. The laptop says the printer is working fine. It...

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Replacement Battery

Does anybody know when a Dell 5520 battery is ready to be replaced?  According to epsa the percentage has dropped 10% in  a month , its now down to 85%.

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