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inspiron n5110 5 beeps 3 times in a row at startup

i insert a memory stick to laptops backside usb drive then the other usb drive that im using for mouse becomes off. This failure occurs after that 5 beeps 3 times in a row at startup what can i do ?thanks

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Purchase Dell Warranty?

I have a guy who wants to sell me a new condition Dell M4600, but the warranty has expired.Is there a way to purchase a new warranty for a computer whose warranty has already expired?Do you recommend...

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Laptop Inspiron N5030 Not Booting

Hello, My Inspiron N5030 Laptop won't boot it gets stuck after the Dell logo. Then a "_" sign appears at the top left corner of the screen and then it just hangs. I have already tried the Dell CD and...

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Dell XPS 14Z usb port not working

I found one of my laptop usb port is not working. The left usb port is not working and the right one is working. Don't know which port represent which version (2.0/3.0). I found universal serial bus...

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Overheat problem in Inspiron 15R N5110

I have an Inspiron 15R N5110 laptop.Whenever i play a game or do something with high level program , my laptop warming and it is suddenly closing.While i was buying laptop , i thought "DELL is the best...

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Instal windows 8 with "intel smart response technology

Hi,I'm looking on instal windows 8 on my laptop Insprion 7520. To use the advantage of Intel smart storage,  i need to instal windows with the mode "intel smart response technology' instead of AHCI....

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Help me Please with my Dell Inspiron n5010

Hello my name is Anton Zhilnikov . I write from Greece. I have Dell Laptop Inspiron 15R , Service Tag : <Admin Note: removed per privacy policy~RK>From Octomber it have problems like Skype dont...

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Can someone identify these items in Device Manager?

Two screen Shots...

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Xps l502x 0% available(plugged in but not charging)

I've tried everythingThe charger light still works (The blue ring)http://dell.to/YsEqSYI downloaded the latest bios launcher but it is asking for minmum 10% battery but i have issue with charging and...

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home fix

Follow the directions from an earlier post to put the motherboard in the oven. Another post has a link on how to disassemble your laptop. I had nothing to lose and did this. It works perfectly now....

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Wireless stopped working

My wife's Studio 17 laptop developed an issue today. Sometime between noon and 3pm, the wireless card in her computer stopped working. Everything in hardware diagnostics indicates that everything is...

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Disk Partitions on Dell Inspiron 15R (5520)

Hi There,Just got my Dell Windows 8 laptop and looking at disk management I can see 4 partitions in there in addition to the one containing the OS. See image below.Can someone please explain what each...

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E6400 Touchpad has lost its mind

Hey Guys, i have been using the community forms for years because it is great help. Kudos to everyone and all their hard work, i cant thank you enough, but now i guess its my turn to ask for help...I...

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7 Deadly beeps

I have a Dell Inspiron M5010.  I have not had the computer that long, maybe 2 years.  I used the computer last night and everything worked fine.  I tried to turn it on tonight and all I got was 7...

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Error Code 2000-0142 on Inspiration N5050

I have an Inspiron N5050 that is 8 mos old and is rarely used.   When turned on, it shows windows loading files bar, then a start up repair screen but does not go beyond that.   When I exit that...

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Windows 7 Factory Restore - Studio 1558

Hello! I'm trying to do a factory system restore on my laptop and I am struggling to do it. I have been able to do it in the past...but I don't remember how.What I am struggling with is I can't find...

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frequent internet connection loss

My Dell laptop has been having issues with frequent loss of internet connection. I have Verizon Mobility Broadband Card Utility. I have contacted Verizon and spent time on the phone to make sure...

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Inspiron 15 USB Wake Problem

I am not able to wake up my new laptop from sleep via USB mouse or keyboard. I would like to be able to do that because I usually keep my laptop lid closed, so the power button is not immediately...

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Inspiron 1440 Won't boot

I have a Dell Inspiron 1440 that won't boot now.  Using WinVista Ultimate and needed to reboot but it hangs after the Dell logo/Inspiron screen with the white status bar is completed at the bottom of...

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Intel Rapid Start Technology

Hello , I have recently bought a new dell laptop " inspiron 15R SE " with an i7 3632QM processor , after I updated my bios from dell's site , I keep getting : " Your System does not appear to have...

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