Setup password problem
I bought a used vostro 3700. I need to change the boot sequence, but it will not let me into the setup without an admin password. I have no idea what that password is.previous owner is unknown. Is...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 3520 - Win-8 app "flips" back and forth from app to Desktop mode
I have an Inspiron Windows-8 (pro) laptop, that I purchased on 3/23/13. One strange issue I've noticed, is when I'm in a Windows-8 app (i.e. Mail), I'll start to move the cursor (via the touch-pad) to...
View ArticlePrecision M6500 Heat & Shutdown Problem
My M6500 Precision has a serious heat problem.... a few things happening:Many times when Windows 7 does updates when I'm shutting down for the night, then the next day I turn it on, some of the updates...
View ArticleInspiron 14r (5420) won't boot up. (no dell logo)
Hi guys, please help me with my problem.. My laptop suddenly won't turn on.. when i pressed on, the lights are all on, but then screen got no response at all.. no dell logo. Not even light.. but i...
View ArticleInspiron 1525 - Extend Warranty? Toss? Self Fix?
I would like some advice from the community - or Dell, about this. My wife got this machine as a refurb from the outlet in 2008. It had numerous problems from day 1 and I think that is the reason the...
View ArticleInspiron 15R SE 7520 keyboard problems
text seems to jump randomly and insert in different places. I have Inspiron 15R SE 7520 and recently it developed a problem; when I typeO.K. Now I will retype text and correct to explain my problem:I...
View ArticleFactory reset Windows vista w/o Vista Cd
I have been looking around to find out how to Preform a Factory reset on my Grandma's old laptop she doesn't have the Vista CD anymore, and from what I have read it is pretty much impossible to preform...
View ArticleDell 5520 Touchpad problem
HelloI have just got a new dell inspiron 5520 laptop (windows 8) and having some issues with the touch pad. I have update via Dell to the latest driver A05 but is didnt help.1. When i change the...
View ArticleLaptop Damage & Laptop Bag
HiI am the proud owner of a Precision Laptop which I bought in Dec 12.But a couple of problems have happened :1) laptop damage2) laptop bag - can you help ?1 - Damage :Sadly my temporary laptop bag an...
View ArticleMy XPS 14 not booting up
I have XPS 14 (with Windows 7 64 bits) since last 2 yrs. Recently I faced this issue.When I turn it on, it shows the Dell logo screen and then shows either of these 2 messages:1. To insert media to...
View Articlehibernate problems - restarts instead of hibernateing
The subject says it all.inspiron n4iiz today started when clicking on hibernate to restart instead any advice?when it restarts it restarts in to after hibernate i,e, it has all the programs already...
View ArticleSD Card Reader Stopped Working
My SD card reader suddenly stopped working. Of course, my warranty expired last week. Up until a couple of days ago, it was fine. But, now the computer doesn't seem to recognize any SD cards when...
View ArticleHow to switch in between graphics
I ordered a laptop and it said that it had a NIVIDIA 650m graphics card and that it uses the Intel HD 4000 graphics when I am not doing something very demanding but it will auto switch to NIVIDIA when...
View ArticleVista Recovery Disks??????
Hi,I have had to replace the hard drive in my Inspiron 1525, I am trying to get a laptop working for my daughter, I got it second hand, and had a problem with the screen going hot and black in one...
View ArticleM5010, Won't Boot, Black Screen, Beeps Seven Times
Its less than two years old but no longer under warranty and from what I have read this is a very common problem with this model laptop. Is Dell doing anything about this?
View ArticleFailed targeted read test
I have gotten a failed targeted read test.I did F12 Diagnostics scanI received :ERROR CODE 2000-0142Validation 109536MSG: Hard Drive 0- S/N S2WKWB4P, Short self test unsuccessfulI am running a Dell...
View ArticleStudio 1558 AC Adapter
The PA - 3E AC adapter appears to have failed.Can I use a PA -10 AC adapter to run the studio 1558?
View ArticleHDD Ticking sound
i had a Inspiron 5521 laptop recently , the HDD is ticking all the time ,also when i open certain programs it makes a loud scratching noise !!! BTW it didnt drop or anything
View ArticleWill Dell ship productions before estimate delivery date?
I ordered an AWm17x 5DAYS ago, the Estimate Delivery Date was 3 May, 2013 Buy this morning I changed my card to pay for it, the EDD changed to 24 May, 2013. It's one month from today. I can accept half...
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Problem with AC Adapter
Dear Community,We recently bought Dell laptop and whenever we plug the AC adapter it gives this message:Batteries don't charge as it is supposed and when unpluged they don't last. Is there a solution...
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