BIOS Issue?
I have a Dell XPS "720". Well i bought it as a 720. the service tag says its a 710 (<ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>). The Desk top Will not boat if there is a USB installed...
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I pressed F12 to get into the boot menu and mistakenly selected the UEFI start I guess, then after restarting, I can no longer get the boot menu after pressing F12 and the computer directly goes to...
View Article530S won't start after storm shut down - advice needed
The power supply green light is on, but not running, the orange light on the mother board is on. the power button doesn't light up or do anything. I unplugged the 24 pin and jumped it with a paper clip...
View ArticleDell Venue 10 (android) no video in Skype
I've been testing my Dell Venue 10 with android OS because I want to use Skype to say hi to my kids every day while i'm on vacation. I have a dell laptop with a built in camera as well. I can connect...
View ArticleRAM - 4gb + 4gb + 8gb + 8gb only = 16gb
So my XPS 8700 came with 2 4gb RAM sticks, installed in slots 1 and 2 for a total of 8gb memory. I installed 2 8gb sticks in slots 3 and 4 yesterday. My system shows 24gb installed, but only 16gb...
View ArticleNeed Dell One XPS 2710 Motherboard
Hello,My 2710 went dark after switching SATA MODE in BIOS. I tried every tip listed here but still can't get to the BIOS, I think my mobo is bricked so, I need to find a reasonably priced replacement....
View ArticleNeed BIOS settings for Dell XPS 420
I recently changed the button battery on the hard drive of my XPS 420, as the battery was low. I now understand I need to know the BIOS settings/system setup info, for the computer to boot to windows....
View ArticleComputer Fan
Hello Dell, I'm currently using a Dell Optiplex 745 and when I turn the computer on, it gives this ANNOYING beep for 6 seconds without any display. I think it's overheating and needs a fan...
View ArticleMalwarebytes has security flaws
Malwarebytes vulnerability disclosureFixes in progress...[:O]
View ArticleDell Inspiron 3252 Connection
I have spent the past three days trying to get help in connecting my new computer bought as a package. Quite simply the lead from the monitor does not fit the hardrive. I have taken photographs,...
View ArticleInrpison 620 motherboard form factor
Hey guys,I'm looking to upgrade my Inspiron 620 with a new case to resolve some airflow issues, and to allow the installation of a larger graphics card than is currently supported. However, quick...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 3252 Connection
I have spent the past three days trying to get help in connectcting my new computer bought as a package. Quite simply the lead from the monitor does not fit the hardrive. I have taken photographs,...
View ArticleXPS 8900 / 6th Gen Intel Skylake Freezing (UPDATED WITH RESOLUTION...ALL IN...
*RESOLUTION*-Go to your BIOS(After restarting or powering on computer keep tapping F2 once the Dell logo is present)-Scroll down to Performance-DISABLE C state-Apply, save, exit-Disable sleep in your...
View ArticleNag, nag, nag...
I am SO tired of being nagged by MacroStupid to upgrade to Win 10.For third time this week I've just been offered another new update to enable the upgrade to Win 10. I keep hiding them, but -if nothing...
View ArticleWhich RAM slot to use for an additional stick
I've been reading all around and still don't have clarity as to how to configure my RAM sticks in their slots. My confusion is because posters don't distinguish how the RAM slots are ordered/numbered.I...
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Dell Optiplex 9020 low fan speed
Hi there,I've stressing the CPU of my Dell Optiplex 9020 and I've noticed that the temprature rises and and the fan speed remains the same.I've used a temp monitoring software to find out what's the...
View ArticleXPS 420 to XPS 430 MO/BO Swap - need service tag number for XPS 430
I just swapped out my XPS 420 with a new XPS 430 mother board that was never assigned a service tag number. How can I get one?
View ArticleXPS One 2720 System Fan Error at startup ?
Hello,I am getting a system fan error at startup on my XPS One 2720.I opened the system and cleaned out the fans and they appear to be in good working order. Also ran the Dell pre boot diagnostics and...
View ArticleDell tech support scam
Yesterday I got a call from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as jack and told me he was from a company contracted by dell to provide software support sand that he had received reports...
View ArticleFake Dell Customer Support Call
I have received 3 phishing calls from an offshore organization pretending to be Dell Customer Suppor and trying to con me to give them access to my computer.Monday, a person called me from the number...
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