XPS 8900 f_panel wiring diagram
Trying to install in a new case and need the f panel wiring diagram to connect the power, reset and hdd light switches to the pin connectors on the motherboard. Does anybody have a wiring diagram for...
View Article15 year-old Windows XP the 3rd-most popular OS
Windows XP the third-most popular OS after 15 yearsIt seems crazy to think that there are people out there using a 15-year-old operating system, but it’s happening. In fact, so many people are still...
View ArticleXPS 410 higher CPU temperatures
I'm running Win 7 64-bit. No problems for a number of years. I remove dust twice a year, but when I have to delay, it requires a more thorough cleaning: A complete removal of heat sink so it can be...
View ArticleI have a dell inspiron 2020 and the screen is way to bright. how do I adjust...
I have a dell inspiron 2020 and the screen is way to bright. how do I adjust background
View ArticlePlease help! Studio XPS 8100 not booting
Continued fast repeated beeping after 16seconds of booting. Have run the Dell diagnostics and shows no problem. Graphics card fan was going very fast and graphics was crashing. Have replaced card but...
View ArticleInspiron 3647 not working won't power on.
Hi all, I have a Inspiron 3647 and it recently shut off on my wife and she went to print a pay stub. I watched the Dell power supply trouble shooting video and followed the process disconnecting...
View Articletick-tick-tick tick-tock
Ever heard that noise before? And how about lights 2 and 3 along with it? Yesterday I woke up to find my Optiplex 745 was off. This was unusual as I usually leave it running. I turned it on and was...
View ArticleKeyboard issues
My usb keyboard has stopped working on my Dell Optiplex 780. I have tried other usb ports with no luck. The light comes on the keyboard and the computer is seeing it, but I can't type. I'm sure that...
View ArticleInspiron 530 noisy CPU fan - final solution?
Hi-I'm working with an Inspiron 530 that has a CPU fan that is very, very loud. It starts immediately on boot and does not ever return to a normal speed. I've seen this issue reported on many times...
View ArticleMixed optical drives
My system is and still running after almost 11-years, Dell XPS Dimension Gen5 with two SATA HDD's (mirrored) and originally two optical drives. Drive one was a TS-H292B/DECH CD-RW and identified as...
View ArticleWindows 7 Clean Install OEM Activation
A few weeks ago I did a clean install on my Inspiron N505 using a Windows 7 Home Premium installer that I downloaded using a link provided by Microsoft support. Today I am getting a message that I must...
View ArticleOptiPlex 390--Can't uninstall Dell System Detect
I am running Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit on an OptiPlex 390. I am having issues removing Dell System Detect. According to Control Panel/Programs and Features, DSD version 5.5.0.19 and DSD-1 version...
View ArticleUpdates 4/12/16 - Update Tuesday
DISCLAIMER: This thread is currently "under construction", and will be edited for the remainder of today. Please excuse any blank spaces or crossed-out "placeholders" for items expected to be...
View ArticleWindows 10 upgrade resulted in SD Card reader not working on my Latitude E6430u
After upgrading to Windows 10 my SD card reader does not work.Anyone else have this experience? Any solutions for this and I would be very grateful.I tried to update all the drivers for Win 10 but do...
View ArticleCan't get the correct ethernet driver for Optiplex 380!
Hello, i've reinstalled the system with my dell recovery DVD - Windows 7 64Bitwhen the windows finished installing it detected all drivers exept the ethernet one,then i went to the download section and...
View ArticleDell 8900 USB Issue
Running Windows 10 (Dell installed) on my Dell 8900. I have two Seagate external HDDs (Backup Plus 3 TB and 5TB) connected to two USB 3.0 ports. Windows Device Manager shows both of these devices as...
View ArticlePlease help.. Dad reformatted computer☹
I have a Studio 11909. It was reformatted and now it goes to and Windows error recovery screen neither launch start up repair or start Windows normally work I contacted down and got a copy of Windows...
View ArticleXPS 8700, USB Ports Issue
Apologies for digging up this ancient post, but I seem to have a similar issue with my XPS 8700 - at startup USB devices are powered, but once I reach the OS login screen they have no power anymore,...
View ArticleAll in one Dell Inspiron won't turn on
Before I get into my question I would like to disclaim that I am not at all a computer person, I mean I don't know the names of the different parts. Heck I can't really remember the model of my...
View ArticleDimension E520 PCI Express x16
Hi,I try to install a network adapter HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T, PCI Express x4 in the PCI Express x16 slot of my Dell Dimension E520.According to network adapter's documentation, it should be...
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