Re: Vostro 1540 turns on same time every day
Sorted !!Having updated BIOS --- no change.Eventually in device manager etc the LAN adaptor was being powered even when the laptop was powered off."Shutdown Wake-on-LAN" was a bit I had missed .I had...
View ArticleRe: Hard Drive Upgrade for Inspiron 8500
Excellent response in most respects. However, when I attempted a similar task, the Apricorn device gave me an error that it could not copy from the 74 gb IDE to 500 gb Toshiba SATA due to "different...
View ArticleRe: colored lines
Hi nitishaa,Please share the system model and operating system installed. This issue can be caused due to various reasons.You may try the steps on the link http://dell.to/10F7lZt to resolve common...
View ArticleReinstall using Reinstallation DVD from Dell but now can't boot to DVD.
I have an XPS M1330 which I wanted to do a clean reboot as I need it as a reliable spare while Dell fix the ongoing issue with my Vostro. Being mildly obsessive, I still have all the old CDs and disks...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook Issue
The charms bar is supposed to be on the right side: https://www.google.com/search?q=windows+8+charms&tbm=isch. Normally it cannot be moved to the left side.
View ArticleRe: How to clone hd to new drive including 'hidden' restore/utility partition...
First, you can't install a SATA drive in any notebook that shipped with an EIDE drive. On most Dell systems that shipped with EIDE drives below 120G, there is a BIOS barrier to installing drives over...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 17R Special Edition NIC cable issue
Hi Cerebus06,Glad that the issue is resolved. I appreciate all your efforts in fixing the problem. The network connector port (RJ-45) on Inspiron 17R SE does not have activity or link LEDs by design.
View ArticleRe: warranty
Once the ownership transfer is completed, you can simply call Dell India when service is required.Note: the basic, 12-month return-to-depot warranty cannot be transferred internationally. You must...
View ArticleRe: upgrading my laptop processor ,graphics card and RAM
No, you cannot. There is no way to upgrade the video chip.
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GTA 4 Problem !
I recently brought a new Dell Inspiron 15R SE 7520 Laptop .I installed GTA 4 with Patch-v1.0.2.0. .The Game works smoothly for 15-20 minutes and then freezes or sometimes even stops.The settings are...
View ArticleRe: Dell Vostro 3750 CPU Upgrade
thanks ejn63,CPU world does not list that cpu. Is it an i5 or i7? I'm not to concerned about what Dell had installed in this computer, but what can be the fastest i7 cpu that you can install in this...
View ArticleRe: Turning off the Touchpad with Windows 8?
for my new windows 8 laptop the way i disabled the touch pad was clickingFn + F1 which gave me a settings screenclick on the input tab and then just click off
View ArticleRe: Dell Vostro 3750 CPU Upgrade
It is an i7, yes. Since that's the fastest one Dell shipped, it's the fastest one that's guaranteed to work.If you choose to try a faster CPU, remember:You can use ONLY second generation Core i CPUs -...
View ArticleXPS 17 motherboard warranty
Hello,I have a Dell XPS 17 laptop. At some point it stopped working completely without any apparent reason (no damage, no strange noises, etc). Adapter was not the problem as it was perfectly working....
View ArticleRe: Turning off the Touchpad with Windows 8?
andraya475. Where it says "Run this program in compatibility mode for: " there is no Windows 8 in the drop down menu.That's by design. Until there is a Windows 9, there will not be a Windows 8...
View ArticleRe: Can my Dell Vostro 3300 use Elan touchpad v10 driver?
thank you for reply.i've tried synaptics.why my 4 finger flick doesn't work. any idea?
View ArticleRe: XPS 17 motherboard warranty
The mainboard doesn't have a separate warranty. You need to contact Dell, go through the required troubleshooting, and arrange a repair on the terms of your warranty (unless you have onsite service,...
View ArticleRe: Dell Vostro 3750 CPU Upgrade
Thanks ejn63,Thats better, you initially said 2360qm but it's actually the 2630qm. I already installed 8g of ram, and it still seems to be slower then it should, just surfing the net. I don't do...
View ArticleDell Inspiron N5110 screen white from one side.
My dell laptop n5110 mistakenly fell from the table and its one side became white. Is it possible to repair it or the whole LCD would be replaced.
View ArticleRe: Problems with Dell XPS12 touch screen
Hi Saurabh.I am having a similar problem with my one week old XPS 12, except that my Touchscreen is completely not working and I don't have a Tablet PC Settings option in my control panel. The System...
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