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XPS L501X Memory Diagnostics

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Hi-

I have an intermittent problem with my machine crashing directly to "off", with the only consistency noted is that the condition occurs when loading a graphic-intense game (longstanding problem -- at least a year or so).

Essential Config: XPS L501X, Core i7-840QM, NVIDIA GeForce 435M, 4+2 GB RAM (Dell-supplied)...

Pre-Boot Diagnostics:

Each tested at least 3 times, with the worst condition tested twice and reported below:

Testing Configuration: 2GB DIMM, 4GB DIMM, Slot A, Slot B (i.e. 2A is the 2GB chip in DIMM Slot A, B empty)

- Both chips installed and swapped slots  -- same result each: Hang at WCMch extended test, followed by power off

- 4A: Hang at MARCH B quick test

- 4B: LCD screen will not turn on from startup (removed battery and AC cord, restarted, same result multiple times)

- 2A: Passes initial tests, hangs and powers off at WCMch extended test

- 2B: Passes initial tests, hangs and powers off at WCMch extended test

Once the laptop is up to operating temperature, the frequency of random power-off decreases (sometimes for many days).  It has always operated very hot.  Max typical operating temps:

Chassis: 170F

Bridge: 180F

Vid Proc: 212F

Cores: 140F idle to 180F, dependent upon load

HDD: 125F

Fan operates as expected, cooling fins and air intakes free and clear (cleaned regularly), thermal paste replaced x3 since early 2011 on both vid processor and core processor. 

Based on the above, can I expect that there is a physical MOBO problem and a faulty 4GB DIMM chip -- or could there more to it? 

I have enjoyed the laptop's performance but find it very irritating have it randomly power-off while working, and not being able to play a favorite game.  The warranty has long expired, and this is not scheduled to be replaced before others in the household. 

Thanks in Advance...

-R


Urgent!!

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I have an Inspiron 5420 laptop with Windows 8 operating system.
The table setup boot BIOS is corrupted, resulting in a situation of non-Boot.
My laptop was purchased in the United States, but is found in Brazil, because of the transfer made​​.
My country did not service the laptop being manufactured in the United States and my warranty be RTD.
Now, how do I activate my warranty and get a solution to my problem? 
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How to check that my battery is original or not...

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PPID: KR-0Y823G-71769-341-C29N

TYPE-X284G

REV-A01

its a new battery but battery icon shows that you need to replace it(with yellow color triangle icon).

Dell Inspiron 15 Power Brick

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I recently bought a Dell Inspiron 15r and when the power cable is plugged into the laptop and the laptop is on the power brick gets very hot. Iv done some research on the internet and i found some people saying its not normal and I should get it replaced under warrenty. Im just wondering how i go about that?

Firmaware driver needed for TSSTcorp DVD+-RW SN208BB in Dell xps 15 l502x

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While trying to update my devices in Dell XPS 15 L502x, I came across optical drive firmware driver. I downloaded the update because My ODD never successfully writes any DVDs. I tried installed the firmware update, but it said suitable device not found. Since I got this update under the name xps l502x I tried 3 times and finally it installed. Now only I found that my dvd drive is tsst dvd+-rw 208bb but I installed Firmaware update of ts-l633j odd. Now my odd doesnt eject and drive status led is glowing continuosly. Now I need put back original firmware driver back to ODD. Please give me a link to download firmware for TSSTcorp dvd+-rw 208bb.

Tarfeted Read Test Failure

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I have a Dell Inspiron 5N5110.  I ran the dell diagonic and had 3 failures (targeted read test, smart Short Self Test, and Linear read test)

What does this mean? 

Webcam

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Hello! I have a laptop dell inspiron 5520. Installed windows 8 and I have a problem with the web cam. 
App "Camera" an error "there was a problem with the web-cam". Other applications can not connect to it.
On windows 7 this is not observed. All the drivers are installed.
P.S. Sorry, translate.google.com :))

Red LED Accent Lights

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Hello, I have a Dell XPS M1710

I recently received this laptop as a payment, so it is used but still in great shape with lots of space (obviously). No crazy modifications or anything like that.

I've noticed on one of my friends laptops, that is the same model, he has the red lights shinning on the speakers, fan, keyboard and outer shell. But my lights are not on at all. It's a nice feature to have and be able to control.

I've searched previous forums, gone through "QuickSet", F2 on start up and ran diagnostics, updated BIOS and it shows everything is enabled but still nothing.

Any input is appreciated and glad to give more info if needed.

Thanks,

Trey


Inspiron 6000 won't connect to wifi

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Had a bad virus a couple years ago, wiped out my disk. Prior to this it was connected to my Verizon wifi router. Called Dell and they sent me a new XP operating system disk: "Reinstallation DVD Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Version 2005 with Update Rollup 2". Installed OS, but now system does not seem to see wifi connections.Tried to set up a new connection, but it always wants to set up a modem connection. Ain't got no stinkin' modem. What I do wrong?

Dell - Please revive the XPS M1330

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To anyone who works for Dell that has any power or influence regarding products. Please, as a humble and devoted customer listen to what I have to say.

My M1330 is an amazing laptop. I researched the Centrino technology that Intel was marketing for months and decided I would wait for Merom and not Yonah. I had almost decided to buy the XPS 1210, when this new amazing tech design (that today is unrivalled, even by Dell's standards) came out. I instantly knew the M1330 was a winner, and as my first laptop, I upgraded some parts (which you can't do today on Dell's website), and even went with the extra warranty. The end result was a laptop that to this day runs great, gives me no issues, and only pure satisfaction. However, because it's 6 years old, I fear for its life. I fear that my beloved will one day stop working and that I'd be left with nothing suitable to fill the void.

Why the M1330 is so awesome

1. It has a regular processor and not some low or ultra low voltage variant

2. It has an NVidia graphics card and not integrated graphics

3. I love the durable metal keyboard

4. Has a DVD drive (who knew this would stil be a feature?)

5. Portable at a 13.3 inch screen size

6. Weighs in at 4 pounds

 

Why Dell's current XPS line-up and other offerings at the 13-14 screen size pale in comparison

1. No Blue-Ray drive (you need to go up to 15 inch to get that)

2. No regular processor (stunted low-voltage variant for you!)

3. No graphics card (enjoy your integrated graphics)

 

Only the Alienware 14 has the product specifications that the M1330 has. Only that the alienware weighs 6.5 pounds instead of 4.

Please, can someone put out the word to revive the M1330? Heck, call it the M133R (for revived). I would love to see the revived 13 inch laptop with a Blue Ray drive, regular Haswell 4th gen processor, NVidia graphics, and at 4 pounds or less.

You've done it before Dell, please do it again.

Dell Studio 1555 cannot start up

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hi, my dell studio 1555 just died today. windows got corrupted and i try to reinstall the windows.

when windows is installing, the laptop suddenly turn of because of overheating i believe since i can feel the heat from left side on the processor side. windows dvd stuck in the dvd tray which cannot be removed.

i tried to turn on, but i just got blank screen, fan is not working anymore, no beep sound, no hdd spinning sound. but still can hear dvd running.

i tried to hold d + power on, got the lcd turn on with red green blue white colour

i tried to remove ram no sound or beep

i tried to remove cmos battery and reinstall still same cant turn on

tried to remove ac power, battery and hold power button about 20 second, plugin ac wait for 30 second still nothing

nothing happen when turn on, screen blank, no beep sound, no fan, no hdd spinning sound, just dvd spinning

my warranty is expired already

help me, i need my laptop back  Crying

 

Lattitude E6400

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I just purchased a used E6400 that was used in a business. The laptop shows "Wireless", but the only thing it recognizes is "1392". What do I need to do to recognize "Wireless"?

Bob

 

DellM5010 Laptop

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Like everyone else I have the 7 beeps and a black screen.   HELP!

upgrading mSATA3 SSD drive on Dell Inspiron 15R SE

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I have a new 15R SE with 32GB in an mSATA3 slot.

I'd like to change it for a higher capacity SDD drive (256 GB Plextor M5M) but read in another post that I'll only get 3 GB/s speed instead of the standard (SATA3) 6 GB/s transfer speed.

Is  that true?  If so, how do I get the correct speed?  I ordered a Dell with mSATA3 .  That's also listed on the invoice.  So I'd like mSATA3 speed.

hard disk of inspiron 15 3531

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I am given hard disk of 500 GB. Can I expand it too 1 TB??

Help: Enable Turbo Boost on Windows 7 Ultimate

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Hi guys, I need your help, this is the CPU-Z screenshot of my system (Alienware m17x R3) a few months ago:


As you can see, the Core Speed is up to 3278.67 MHz with Turbo Boost enabled.


A few days ago, my computer messed up and I need to reinstall the OS and drivers.  While downloading drivers from dell's website, I saw a BIOS Update (A12) which is in "recommended" status.  So before I reinstall my OS I update my bios from A08 to A12.

After all the setup and such, this is the CPU-Z screen shot now :(

  

as you can see, the Core Speed after fresh OS install is only at 797.38 even though Turbo Boost is enabled on the BIOS.  I search the net for whole day and to no avail.  

Guys, I need your help in fixing my system's turbo boost.

Thanks in advanced ^_^ 



 

dell inspiron will n5110 i5 hangs with battery and ac /works fine with only AC

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my dell makes a squeaking sound when it starts and win 7 hangs and i
have to press the caps lock or shift key .. even while i m watching a
movie it freezes and when i press the shift key it works and freezes
again .. when i remove the batteries it works fine on only AC .. is my
batteries faulty

Dell XPS 15 (L501X) issues

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Hello everyone,

I have a Dell XPS 15 which was bought direct from Dell in early 2011, which has worked for me without a hitch until very recently. Approximately a week ago, it developed an issue whereby after several hours of operation it would put itself to sleep (as indicated by the glowing XPS logo on the back of the unit). At the first attempt to turn it back on, it would come back on only to immediately suspend. The next attempt and it would again startup but then shut down.

I initially thought that it may have been a heat issue, but I monitored the reported temperatures from the heat sensors, and they were all well within the normal operating range for this laptop. I also established that it was not a result of any settings in Windows. (My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit).

At any rate, starting more recently, the unit began not turning on. This is on AC power, battery power, and a combination of the two. However, it would always start on the second or third attempt. I ran a self test (through the F12 options in the BIOS earlier) and the only error returned was a 2000-0146 relating to the hard drive, which I attempted to investigate. At any rate, SMART data for the HDD suggested the state was ¨Good¨.

However, starting today, the unit will begin to turn on, however, around halfway through the POST screen with the Dell logo, it will simply power off before getting any further. I have attempted to start it several more times to ascertain the nature of the problem, and out of ten attempts, not one progressed any further.

I hope that I have provided another details!

Best wishes,

Dominic (Dell_Owner89)

Laptop Power Charging Problem

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For last twp days I am facing a problem with my laptop power charging. When I plug the AC Adapter my laptop is getting charge for couple of minutes,  I can see the white light in laptop power indicator and green light in the AC adapter. After few minutes the charging stops automatically, the green light and white light goes off. If I unplug and plug again my AC adapter it is charging for few minutes and again going off.

Few factors for your reference,

1. My laptop service tag <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>

2. My laptop current charged level is 8%.

3. I tired in 3 AC plug points whichever is working fine, but my laptops is not charging.

 Pls help me to get my issue resolved.

What software to use to copy a Cd or dvd on my Inspiron 5421?

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When I owned a Dell desktop it included Roxio Creator to copy  cds/dvds but I can't figure what I should use on my Inspiron 5421.

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