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  • Forum Post: Dell xps 15 Laptop overheating

    Hi guys, Thanks for reading this in advance. I've been stuck with this problem for a long time now and I haven't gotten the right answer yet. I ordered a Dell xps 15 last year, maxed out performance: I7 2670qm processor, Nvidia 540m video card and 8 gigs of Ram. Now comes the problem: Whenever...
  • Forum Post: Installing Windows 7 (instead of Windows 8) on Dell 14z 5423 and experiencing the problems

    Hi Guys! Today is my time for the little story, I am not a native English speaker but I will try my best. I purchased dell Inspiron 14z model 5423 some time ago, It has Windows 8 on It, I never used it before so I realised that it's better to use something that I know, at list a little bit...
  • Forum Post: Re: Dell Mobile Broadband Utility showing No Device Detected

    +1 Same story: I have DW5804 / E371 (from eBay) in my Dell D630. Dell Mobile Broadband - Mobilink 3 says "No Device Detected". I've tried different versions (from Novatel as well) - no difference. OS - Windows 7 32 bit. However module itself is ok, as I can use it with Windows Network...
  • Forum Post: Display Resolution

    It is noticed that there is a display resolution problem suddenly occurred in my XPS 15z (L511z) laptop. I just noticed when i saw my user account picture; it is really blurred, I have tried changing the account picture and still find that the thumbnail view is really blurred. It is having a problem...
  • Forum Post: Could the Fingerprint reader be causing a charging issue on my Precision M4500?

    I'm really not very techy so I am doubly screwed when it comes to complicated repairs, but it seems I've read there's been issues pertaining to the battery charging problem I am experiencing on my laptop? I bought this laptop second hand, it worked great for about nine months. I would...
  • Forum Post: Dell Inspiron Mini 10v OS Install Issues

    Hi Everyone ! I do not know if im posting this in the correct place but here we go, My grandfather had bought me a dell inspiron mini 10v as a gift. I had replace the 16 gb drive with a 320 drive compatible with the pc and installed windows 7 on a instead of the original windows xp. I also installed...
  • Forum Post: Can't install drivers

    Hello! I have no more hair left to tear out, so I'm hoping someone can help. I have an Inspiron 5520 that came with Windows 8. I ditched the Win 8 and installed Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1. Windows works fine, but I can't install any drivers. I tried to install them in correct order, as...
  • Forum Post: Studio 1558 i5 Motherboard Replacements

    Hello, Community. I received a Studio 1558 as a gift for Christmas, refurbished by a third party, and thus out of warranty. After several months of hard work and abuse, working admirably, the screen began displaying artifact information, color bands, and distortions. After a few attempts tp troubleshoot...
  • Forum Post: reinstalling windows 7 on inspiron 5110

    Hi There, my lap decided to get stuck at startup right before the desktop appeared, I was advised by the it people at my company to have the windows 7 renstalled now that its done, my pc works but its like a brick. very simple graphics, does not recognize any network (cable or wifi) and so on ...
  • Forum Post: XPS 15 AC adapter type cannot be determined

    When I’ve been running my XPS L501X on battery alone (disconnected from the AC adapter) for a half hour or so and then reconnect to the AC adapter, I get a message saying that the AC adapter type cannot be determined. I’m using the Dell AC adapter that came with the computer (from Dell)....
  • Forum Post: XPS L702X Windows 8 Upgrade

    Searched this subject but I'm still not satisfied with the answers I'm seeing. Anybody have any success upgrading to Windows 8 on a XPS L720X? I'm most worried about the Waves MAXXAUDIO feature. I ran the "Upgrade Asst." and it didn't list anything about it. Any help is appreciated...
  • Forum Post: Dell Inspiron 1545 - BIOS XD Capability Suporte

    Meu modelo Laptop Dell Inspiron 1545 tem suporte a essa tecnologia? Instalei a última versão da BIOS disponibilizada na página de suporte no Site Dell, mas não consegui localizar essa função para ativar. Preciso ativar para poder instalar VM Windows 8.
  • Forum Post: massive problem... XPS M1730 ...blue screen/screen won't turn on again

    Hello! (not too sure if it's a video card only problem, so I posted it here... if it does seem appropriate for the video forum, please feel free to move) Over 1 and 1/2 years ago my Dell XPS M1730 started to play up big time... blue screen, NMI memory parity error...very frequently after...
  • Forum Post: inspiron 1720 - dim display

    Cat sat on keyboard and when I returned to the laptop, the display was very dim. Full brightness in windows settings and Fn+Up Arrow does not help. Bios up to date along with all drivers. I am puzzled! Until last night, all was well. OS is up to date Windows 7.
  • Forum Post: Dell M4400 hangs at the welcome screen and during reinstall of WIndows 7...

    So I will sum this up as quickly as possible. I have a background in IT and I've fixed and built plenty of my own machines. But this time I'm stumped. I have a Dell M4400 and I upgraded it from Vista to Windows 7. It was working fine and now it just hangs at the welcome screen when I boot it...
  • Forum Post: Dell Inspiron 1545 NEW HDD, installing Windows OS burnt from my old HDD

    I have a Dell 1545 with bad 500 gig HDD, error code 0146. Exhausted all possible "fixes" via process of elimination before I determined there is no hope. It's dead. No worries. I ordered a new, larger HDD. It is on it's way. I am above average when it comes to working on PC'S. I...
  • Forum Post: Re: Hardware malfunction - NMI:Parity Check/Memory Parity Error - The System has Halted.

    I have to say that this solve my NMI parity issue. I had problems with the integrated NIC. I disabled it within Windows and then the problem went away. I then installed a new PCI NIC. I was having this problem with Windows 7 32-bit on a Dell OptiPlex 360. The problem is no more.
  • Forum Post: N5110 keyboard - some keys NOT working

    I have an Inspiron N5110 laptop. There are certain keys that have suddenly stopped working. The "T, Y, BACKSPACE and SHIFT keys. There have been no spills or any damage to the laptop. No changes or additions added. I have called Dell and they had me remove the battery and power cord &...
  • Forum Post: Error Code: 2000-0142. Please help me rid myself of the BSOD.

    DELL INSPIRON N5110 Originally, my laptop was infected with adware of all sorts. It got progressively worse until I started to sporadically encounter the Blue Screen of Death. I tried to run some Spybot Search and Destroy along with other antimalware programs, but that ultimately failed. As filed...
  • Forum Post: Laptop does not turn on

    I have a dell studio 1558, with intel i5 and 6GB RAM I am unable to turn on the laptop. The adapter is connected and the battery is charged. But, when i press the power button, nothing happens. I have tried some basic troubleshooting. Remove Battery, connect adapter. Remove adapter, connect...
  • Forum Post: Re: Number 9 (white 9 on black background) in notification area of taskbar. Clicking on it does nothing. What is it for?

    Did this work for you? Do you have an external keyboard and mouse?
  • Forum Post: Re: E6420 Not recognizing USBs when on a docking station

    My problem was solved when I disable one of the two USB Root Hub from the Device Manager and refresh the list allowing the system to recognize the connected devices. After completion restart the system and enable the second USB Root Hub and the system will be stable. If you need, you can download...
  • Forum Post: Re: E6420 Not recognizing USBs when on a docking station

    I have a Dell E6420 running windows 7 64 bits with no problem while connected to docking station (e-port) but all the USB controller goes crazy when I connect to the docking the USB hub from a Dell monitor, new hardware is detectted and I need to restart. After that the system works well until Windows...
  • Forum Post: Probleme install video driver on task sequence Sccm2012

    Hi, i have a probleme with laptop E6230. The video Driver on task sequence sccm2012. the drivers is Intel Graphics HD 4000 i download the cab File on dell.fr i know for deploy the " bad driver" on task sequence to use Setup.exe -s its work on windows but its does not work on task sequence...
  • Forum Post: XPS 14z randomly shuts down

    I am so incredibly frustrated. My XPS 14z isn't even one year old and it feels like 3 years old because of this problem. It is always just randomly shutting down. No warning, nothing, it just cuts off. The screen goes black and when I turn it back on, its like I did a "force shut down"...
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