Precision T5600 Will not boot unless !?!
I have a Precision T5600 which will not boot. The front panel displays only a 3 which would indicate a processor failure. I replaced the processor with a Dell warranty part and the system still does...
View ArticlePrecision T1500 that keeps forgetting how much memory it has
I have a Precision T1500 that keeps forgetting how much memory it has (6GB). Sometimes it will boot with 6GB ok, at other times it will display a POST warning that "memory has decreased" and BIOS shows...
View ArticleUnderstanding Dell Protected Workspace
I just purchased a Dell Latitude E6540 that has an icon for "Protected Workspace". My question is whether it is software that runs continuously in the background or whether it has to be opened for...
View ArticleXPS 18 Tablet not charging while plugged in??
Hello folks,I need help with a problem. When I plug in the charger to the tablet directly is shows "plugged in but not charging" but when i plug it into the cradle it works fine. I was wondering if...
View ArticleBios problem for XPS A2010
Hello, i have a problem with bios update on Dell XPS A2010. I have downloaded bios update, i try to install, but nothing; after restart i check , and it is the same bios version. What can i do? Thank you.
View ArticleDell Inspiron 3551 Network Drivers will not install
I installed windows 7 and every driver installed except the network drivers. What should I do to fix it?
View ArticleXPS One 2710, Freezes at Dell splash screen
Hi,Yesterday a storm took out power. Today I tried to turn on my XPS ONE 2710 and found that it simply freezes in the DELL splash screen. It does not respond to F2 or F12. I assume the HD (1TB) is...
View ArticleInspiron 3847 Desktop HDMI Does Not Wake Monitor
Just purchased an Inspiron 3847 desktop with integrated graphics to evaluate if we should get them for our company. Connected an ASUS monitor via HDMI and did not get video. Could not figure out what...
View ArticleDeceased Dimension 9200
Can someone help me troubleshoot my Dimension 9200 desktop?When I press the power button, the diagnostic lights appear in the following pattern:134, 34, 123, 34, 14, 234, 123, 23, 12, 123. It then...
View Article16GB Ram (4x4gb) Supported? Optiplex 755 and XPS 420
I have multiples of the Optiplex 755 and XPS 420's- They're great little machines for virtualization.I currently have them all "maxed" out at 8GB RAM apiece, which is the listed maximum for each.Often...
View ArticleHow to make sure my new Dell XPS8700 desktop came with the 32GB SSD it claims...
I recently purchased a Dell XPS8700 Desktop computer from Costco (Item #979127). I paid additional dollars to get a model that comes with 32GB SSD.When I look in the device manager I only see the 2TB...
View ArticleOptiplex GX620 Problem (Fan speed)
I've received several complaints by people concerning the Optiplex GX620 Fan speeds. I've analyzed the systems and it seems that bios has no controll over the fan speeds, so the fans spin out very fast...
View ArticlePrecision 490
All - I need some help! Recently purchased a Dell Precision 490 used, and the wiring inside the case I'm seriously questioning! It appears it was spliced and pretty much butchered up by someone. I was...
View Articlewake on lan issue for optiplex 7010 with windows 8
HiI have a problem in that when this PC is put in to shutdown state I have been unable to wake it up from this shutdown state. Within a domain and using remote desktop, I am able to remote in always...
View ArticlePBR Image
Hello Every one,Today when i login into my laptop , i am very surprised see a drive like PBR Image. when i saw that check my self like when i created or some one else,After that i started googling the...
View ArticleUpgrade or buy new
My computer is running a little slower than I wish. Presently it is 5 years old.I have the listed info below for my computer. I do not want to have the expense of aNew computer if at all necessary and...
View ArticleInspiron 3646 not restart after power loss
I set in the BIOS is always on after power loss. But it wouldn't work. The computer does not turn on after power-up. Version of BIOS A04. On the website said about the new BIOS A05 but instead of BIOS...
View ArticleProblem with memory for T3500
I have recently purchased 12 Gb memory modules for my office W/S, a T3500. They are 6pcs of SNPDP143C/2GB (2GB 2Rx8 PC3-10600R-9-10-80). Modules installed in all available slots.Problem is that the W/S...
View ArticleCPU Fan Cycling On and Off on Inspiron 580
Hi there,The CPU Fan on my Inspiron 580 desktop is continually cycling, running up to full speed for about 1-2 secs, and then back to normal for maybe 5 seconds. The cycling doesn't always start as...
View ArticlePrecision T1700 ME FW UPDATE FAILED . Internal Error : 0x00002243 at BIOS update
Hi all!We have 5 of DELL Precision T1700 Workstation, and I upgraded the BIOS version to A15 from A10 with the T1700A15.exe from USB drive.Under the upgrade I've seen the next message:ME FW UPDATE...
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