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The difference between Longevity mode and desktop mode charging..

I have inspiron 5520. I find the two options longevity and desktop mode charging confusing.The little did i know about is that it doesnt let ur battery to charge upto 100% to reduce the charging...

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problem in cd drive

i'm using dell inspiron 14r special edition laptop. i'm having problem while copying files from cd to hard drive. while copying large sized files the data transfer rate drops to 0 kbps and remain...

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E6540 LCD Panel POOR refresh rate and edge distortion? Thoughts?

(Please visit the site to view this video)I have attached a video that basically walks through the issue... I can't use screen recording software because that doesn't capture the issue. Let me repeat,...

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XPS 12 screen doesnt rotate after upgrading to Windows 8.1+ plus other wobbles

Hello AllI took the plunge and updated to windows 8.1 on my XPS 12 last night, the first problem was the right click options missing from the desktop.this was remedied by updating the drivers for the...

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Charging Modes: Desktop and Longevity

Hello! Can anybody give an intelligible explanation what Desktop and Longevity charging modes actually mean and how they work? I switched them both on in the Mobility Center (the button for which by...

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Inspiron n5050 hibernation problem

Hello,I am trying to fix this computer for my girlfriend, she recently got this computer from her older brother its specs are nice and everything but the problem is when the computer is closed it...

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Battery Longevity (Desktop mode battery charge)

I have an Inspiron 15r  and I mainly have it plugged in while the battery is attached. I have enabled both Desktop and Longevity modes, does this matter? Could someone explain further these two modes?...

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Dell Battery Longevity Mode on XPS 12

Hi guys, I recently purchased a Dell XPS 12 and am a big fan. It prompted me the other day though to enable longevity mode, because I am constantly switching between plugged in and battery. I figured...

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XPS 13 Battery Longevity & Desktop Mode.

I just got my xps 13 on march 9, 2013.  Today I received a battery warning:Warning states:Frequently connecting and disconnecting your computer to a power source without allowing it to fully discharge...

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Inspiron 1440 Batter charger problems...please help me

have upgraded/flashed the BIOS. Have purchased a brand new battery. Unit runs on the adapter and runs on the battery (now with 63% power as it came just today). Charger icon says battery is not...

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dell stage framework help (dell xps 15z)

I HAVE DELL XPS 15z Laptop, My dell stage on this laptop had got some problems so i uninstalled it. After i logged in to https://smartsource.dell.com to download dell stage again there were old...

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System Restore Disc

I am setting up a new i660. While viewing some programs, a window popped up and suggested that I make a recovery disk using either a CD or a USB stick. I decided to use a CD and was unsuccessful, maybe...

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Flash Bios

Laptop N5050Flash to the latest bios but i accidentally disable the usb porttry to flash again but it say the system have the latest bios and cant down grade also.my keyboard is spoiled, anyway i can...

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i got an error whit the tactx keyboard

i got an error whit the tactx keyboard i dont know how to fix it pease help me Error : english ErrorHRESULTE_FAILhas beenreturned fora call toaCOM component.Error dutch: Fout HRESULT E_FAIL is...

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Driver Update for Dell Inspiron 7520 Release Date?

Hi everyone. I'm the newcomer of this community, and this is the first time I post my question here. Hope someone will help me soon. Thanks at first!My problem is:I have bought my Dell Inspiron 7520...

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Inspiron N5050 Wifi Issues

All of a sudden my wifi has stopped working. It no longer detects networks. I have tried reinstalling drivers, updating, everything. What else can I do until I can safely assume the wifi is a hardware...

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Battery & Charger health

Is it ok to keep my laptop plugged in all the time? How about leaving it plugged while it's off? Also what about leaving the AC power plugged to the power source without the laptop? Machine: Dell XPS...

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Inspiron 1525 display won't turn on until Fn pushed.

I've got an Inspiron 1525.  Whenever I open it, the display remains black until I push the Fn button, then it turns on like normal.If I close the lid and re-open, it is again black until I push Fn...

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Dell Laptop XPS 3d l702x power button problem

Hi All,I have a  power button problem with my Dell Laptop XPS  3d l702x and I do not know what is the problem, for it, Could anybody help me?I tell you that the problem is the following:First and when...

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my laptop has been stolen!

Hello. My laptop dell5520 has been stolen. I 'm looking for a way to find it. I hadn't installed any security software on it before. Can anyone help me? Is there anyway to follow and find? for example...

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