Need to backup my laptop hard drive on my desktop to retrieve files
Hi,My Inspiron N5040 laptop's hard drive is corrupted (error message 2000-0142). In order for me to retrieve my files, I need to install the drive into my Inspiron 580s desktop to do a backup. Can...
View ArticleBattery won't fully charge
Recently, I've noticed that when I charge my laptop is only charges to 99% and never 100%. It also starts to make a buzzing noise around the battery port when it reaches 99% plugged in.
View ArticleInspiron 7720, screen flashes different colors
Hello,I have an inspiron 7720 that i have had for probably 2 years or less. Recently, if i set the laptop down while its on, then pick it back up, the screen with either start flashing different...
View ArticleDell E6500
I have a Latitude E6500.....about 2 months ago it started "not connecting" to wireless in my home. Sometimes it would connect and sometimes it wouldn't. Now it won't connect AT ALL and I am having to...
View ArticleFaulty hardware in 2 month old Inspiron; appalling customer service
WORST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IMAGINABLE !We had a new inspiron delivered on the 24th December 2012. In the middle of March (2.5 months later) the left hand hinge broke one day when closing the cover. This...
View ArticleInspiron 15Z Laptop Hinge Problem
So I see that this is apparently pretty common... My laptop hinge, by the power button, came apart last week. It looks like all the screws just stripped out, but the only way to...
View ArticleDownload Factory installed software
i have followed the instructions:Clied on My AccountClicked the check box to accept the terms and conditonsClicked on Register System at the bottom of the page. Then nothing happens afer that. I need...
View ArticleInspiron N5040 - Battery not detected but it's new
We just recently sent in our laptop for repairs. One of the repairs included Dell replacing the battery. We plugged it in and it is showing as " No battery is detected". I went into the control...
View ArticleMy laptop doesn't show my login accounts
Hi, I've been having this problem for a few days now and I really need it fixed as soon as possible! Whenever I turn in my laptop, it comes up saying that it was interrupted, so I have the options to...
View ArticleVOSTRO 1520, system: Window 7 Pro. MASS STORAGE CONTROLLER Driver is wrong
How can i fix this problem: my laptop is a VOSTRO 1520, i use Window 7 Pro. i received a error from my Devices and Printers, my COMPUTER said that MASS STORAGE CONTROLLER Driver is wrong, and i can't...
View ArticlePossible Hardware Failure - Inspiron M5010
I just did a system recovery on this laptop following a destructive virus. I did a complete system recovery and it seemed to be okay. After re-applying a whole bunch of MS updates, the system...
View ArticleDell XPS L702X charger issues.
Hi All,I have a dell xps l702x laptop, and since I got it it has been plagued with charging port issues. It is now a month out of warranty and once again the charging port has gone. It still charges,...
View ArticleLaptop shutdown automatically even after being cleaned
Hi, I have laptop Dell Inspiron N4010 and it has Intel Core i5 processor with speed 2.53 GHz on it.Every 2 months I will clean the fan because it started to be overheat.Yesterday, I have cleaned the...
View ArticleInspiron 14R N5040 Keeps getting hot and shutting down
Hello everyone. The laptop mentioned in the title is my daughters. She has been experiencing this issue whenever she is playing games or watching videos. Since she told me about it, I took it...
View ArticleFactory reset and microsoft office
So i had to reset my laptop otherwise it just kept on crashing. Now i have no microsoft office(i had the basic like powerpoint, publisher and word), anyone know what i should do? Or do now have spend...
View ArticleXPS 1530 GPU crashed?
Hi all, appreciate in advance any help you can provide. Today my 5 year old XPS1530 froze with a distinctly video chip look. The screen locked with all sorts of strange lines, etc. After rebooting, no...
View ArticleN5110 keyboard issues
I am having very strange issues with my keys jumping as I type. these are the keys that are affected (on the qwerty keyboard):T\Y G\H B\NI'm thinking it's a hardware problem. The laptop is two years...
View ArticleScreen gone black; never turns on; 8 beep sound
I have my laptop(Inspiron n5010) purchased 3 yrs before.It was working alright since my date of purchase.Suddenly when I was working, my system turned off, prompting some thing abt display in a blue...
View Articleinspiron 15 3521 blue ray disc drive
I bought an inspiron15 Non-Touch which does not have an optical drive. Can I buy it separately and install it by myself? Where to buy? Thanks.Can I buy blue ray disc drive for my inspiron 15 3521? and...
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