Dimension 8400 Crazy Loud Fan
I got this computer used and broken from a friend. Parts had been removed so II have been trying to fix it up for weeks. I bought new RAM that has all been tested good and a new graphics card that...
View ArticleNew Dell XPS 8700 Problems
Hi,Having needed to change over from using mainly Apple computers to using PC, I don't know too much about computers. I bought a new Dell XPS 8700 roughly 3 days ago. Upon opening the package and...
View ArticleHard Drive problem?
My Alienware x51 is getting blue screen of death after running it for 2-4 hours. Sometime after it restart, while booting up it say unable to connect/ locate/ detect find hard drive, no until i power...
View ArticleXPS Power Button
The power button on my XPS 8700 (1 and1/2 years old) does not engage each time it is pushed to power on the unit. Currently it may take 4 pushes to power on. Once the power button is engaged the...
View ArticleHow to enable the SATA ports on a Dell XPS 8300?
How to enable the SATA ports on a Dell XPS 8300?Hello,I just installed a new Hard Drive which I intend to use it as a secondary HDD. However, I can't find where I can turn ON the SATA Ports ON.I went...
View ArticleHow to activate McAfee's 1year free subscription?
Hi,I just purchase an Alienware14 and it comes with a 1yr free subscription for McAfee but I couldn't find the activation code in my package.How do I activate it?Thanks.
View ArticleProblem using PXE Boot for Optiplex 9020
Hi there,I'm having some problems using PXE boot with a Windows DHCP Server (tried Server 2003 R2 and Server 2008 R2). The DHCP Server never seems to get a DHCP DISCOVERY. After many hours and days of...
View ArticleWinRAR vulnerability leaves users open to attack
The flaw affects WinRAR SFX version 5.21, putting around 500 million users of the application at risk. The flaw enables hackers to remotely execute system code and compromise victim's machines.Read...
View ArticleWindows 10 keeps enabling touchscreen
Hey folks. I have an Optiplex All-In-One that I keep in the garage for looking up info while I'm out there working on projects, I can't remember if it's a 9010 or 9020, but that probably isn't...
View Article2710 Blackout! What went wrong?
Hi, I have a XPS One 2710 (Mid 2012) which have gone blank.After some intensive work to get Windows 10 on a separate partition the computer have ceased to start. Before that I had 8.1 and 10 to choose...
View ArticlePlease, Dell, Provide XP Drivers For Zino
I know Vista and Windows 7 are the only officially-supported Microsoft OS flavors, but please consider providing (even with no support?) an XP driver for the Conexant CX20561 (AKA hd audio smartaudio...
View ArticleThe XPS GEN5 challenge
Hello all, WOOHOO, yes an XPS GEN5 issue to kick about. I've not worked on this machine for some time. Here's what I observe when I power up:No boot device available. F1 to reboot or F2 for setup...
View ArticleCan I Use the OptiPlex 9030 as an (External) Monitor via HDMI IN?
Hi,Before I wander off to buy a MiniDisplayPort to HDMI adapter and an HDMI adapter:Can someone first-hand confirm or disconfirm if the OptiPlex 9030 can be used as an external/second monitor via the...
View ArticleWindows 10 Inspiron 660 Cannot finish POST - No video, No USB, Cannot Access...
Inspiron 660 new Jan 2013. 256G Samsung PRO SSD contains OS, now W10PC and all executable apps/programs. All my data is on a separate 1T HDD. I use this for my business of solid modeling and everything...
View Articleirregular sound
I have a new Dell xps 8700 and it has started irregular system sound (not really beeping). It is annoying and I do wonder if there is anything wrong with my pc. Sometimes I check to see if it is the...
View Articleunable to add 4th Gb memory - optiplex gx620
We have 2 optiplex gx620 computers. Both a running windows 7 pro. For some reason, I'm only able to put in 3 Gb of memory. When I try to add the 4th Gb, the computers won't boot and give a beeping...
View ArticleXPS One 2710 -- Touch Screen NOT working at all
My touch screen is not available on my 2710. It worked fine for a very long time.Calibration is not available...System->About says "No pen or touch input is available for this display."I noticed...
View ArticleMy Studio XPS 9100 desktop computer shuts down completely without warning
My Studio XPS 9100 desktop computer shuts down completely without warning. Got it new in 2011 and this problem only started a month or so ago. Dust/dirt NOT the problem. Cleaned it 27 June 2015....
View ArticleDell Venue 8 3840, not holding charge, under warranty, unable to find where...
I am so frustrated with the Dell website. I verified my Venue 8 3840 is under warranty, but I cannot locate any place to start a return process. I even found the online repair form, but they will not...
View ArticleDell Venue 8 3840 no longer booting up properly
It starts to boot (showing the Dell symbol in circle), then flickers between that symbol and black screen, after a minute or so, all black screen with a bright white, flickering line at bottom of...
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