Support for Refurbished machine?
How does one get support/help for a machine with no service tag?Some time back, I picked up a scrap Dell Studio 1558 from a friend's repair shop. The original owner had decided to scrap the machine...
View ArticleOut of the Box (2) Optiplex 3020 Display Port does not work.
I am trying to setup Dual screens on a brand new 3020, I have a DVI to display port adapter plugged into the display port going to a dvi cable to a monitor and a vga cable from the mobo to the...
View ArticleDell Zino HD 410 won't start.
Hi,Seem to have run into an issue with my Dell Zino HD 410. I was booting up to then boot up from a USB but ever since it hasn't booted. It gets stuck at the Dell BIOS post screen with the loading...
View ArticleDell Studio One 19 won't power on - seems to be a common issue as others...
My Studio One 19 is a model that came out about 5 years ago. It was sold by Walmart, QVC, Sam's Club. I got one from Walmart originally 5 years ago and in the first week it broke. Dell's support was...
View ArticleA USB device not recognized...
I've got 3 identical 3020s & 3 identical Seagate USB 3.0 external drives attached to each for backups, all purchased back in May.About a month ago, one started with the 'USB device not...
View ArticleWhy has Dell quality gone to pot?
I have a Dell computer and if you do something drastic, like have a browser window open for a few minutes, the computer does a complete freeze. The only way to get a response is remove the power....
View Articleuefi problem
First off Good Morning . I have a new Dell xps8700 that i upgraded the video card in . and the unit will boot to windows 8 ok I also have a 2nd hard drive with win 7 that i like to boot to from time...
View ArticleIssues with Dell Dimension 8400
I tried Technical Support via Facebook, but not sure if form went through so I'm asking here.Here's what I've been experiencing:High fan speed + BeepingI would have 4 or more tabs open in Mozilla...
View ArticleXPS 8300 won't recognize its original Dell installed ATI Radeon HD 5770
After working fine for 2 years, my XPS 8300 (July 2011, refurb dell outlet) will suddenly not recognize the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which was my primary display adapter. I do remember it always being...
View ArticleHigh speed network card for Inspiron 530s
We recently got high speed internet (300 Mbps) in our area. The technician from Time Warner said that our network adapter is not capable of receiving that high speed. I need to upgrade the network card...
View Article"Rapid Storage Technology" (RST) driver: Dimension 8300?
How do I update the "Rapid Storage Technology" (RST) driver of my Dell Dimension 8300?Would that be by applying the latest (7 July 2012) Chipset driver for my service tag? FWIW, my WinXP OS is having...
View ArticleXPS 8500 bad memory slot
When booting I get the 4 beeps right away. I have tried all 4 sticks in all four slots and by themselves and in different combinations. I still get the 4 beeps except when there is no RAM, then the 2...
View ArticleDELL XPS 8700 Motherboard Power LED
Hi,I recently bought a DELL XPS 8700 desktop. Just recently, I noticed that there's this orange glowing light inside even when I shut down my PC. I opened it up and realized that it's this Power LED on...
View ArticleLose use of mouse and touchscreen after not using for hour or more.
Have a brand new DELL 3000 Inspiron (3647) windows 8.1, ACER T232HL ABMJJZ Touchscreen, LOGITECH wireless mouse/keyboard.When I let it sit for a while and go back to use it....when I activate...
View ArticlePCI Simple communications device driver
I am getting a Windows Driver update saying it cannot install the PCI Simple Communications Device. When I go to Device Manager, it doesn't show up. Windows wants to automatically install the driver...
View ArticleConfiguring my Dell Inspiron One 2305 to act solely as an external monitor....
I have an old Inspiron One 2305 that I would like to serve as an external monitor for my workstation. I have read several threads, and I understand that the touchscreen feature will no longer be...
View ArticleXPS 8500 HDD Upgrade to SSD
Hello,I have a XPS 8500 desktop computer that came with a Msata 32 GB and 2 TB harddrive. The 2TB drive recently failed and I need to replace it. Is it possible to upgrade the HDD to a SSD for the...
View ArticleInsprion 537 BIOS upgrade howto?
Hi,I have an Insprion 537s mini desktop. It came with Windows XP, and I have a copy of Windows 7 that I would like to install (legal copy, unopened, not pirated). I ran the Microsoft upgrade advisor,...
View ArticleDell Inspiron One 2310 (early 2010) Monitor Cycling in Test Mode
Hi,Can any one please assist me with a problem I am having with my Inspiron One 2310?During a recent thunderstorm the power to my home was effected which turned everything electrial off. Upon booting...
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