HELP! Desktop XPS 8700 -- keyboard and mouse is not working
After updated to BIOS to A10, system boots up to log in window (Win 8.1), but keyboard and mouse is not working or don't have power. Plug in both USB2 & USB3, non of them work.
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Hi thereI have a Dell XPS 8700. It has a fairly high end configuration as follows: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4ghz, 24gb RAM, Sandisk Extreme 240gb SSD, Seagate 1TB 7200 rpm and 64bit Windows 8.1 with all...
View ArticleHard Drive double the space used.
Tha last time I checked a few months ago, it showed that I had around 836 GB free space, today I checked and it shows I only have around 543GB free. How could this happened, I haven't added anything...
View ArticleMissing numlock key = solution
I have new Inspiron with the infamous keyboard. Within this long history of posts was the solution that worked for me. Cap Lock. When I ht it the first time, it asked for some yes/no function (can't...
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I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 15, 7547, with the Windows 8.1 Professional operating system. I was assured by a Dell sales person that this computer would have the TPM chip in it (which was a...
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Updates 1/25/15 - Flash
Adobe Flash Player 16has been updated to 16.0.0.296.This version includes a fix for CVE-2015-0311, a critical vulnerability [announced by "Kafeine" that] exists in Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.287 and...
View ArticleTold there is a later BIOs but that appears untrue
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View Articlekeyboard stopped working
sc8330c wave keyboard wired, passes dell diagnostics. it works only to log in after restart,then is inop, is there a setting I hit by accident?it works on another computer.Am on a Dell 27all in one...
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View ArticleWill my desktop give me [removed profanity] for replacing the xps 8700 case fan?
I need to replace the case fan with a quality aftermarket fan. Will I get [Admin NOTE: Profanity removed as per TOU] for this?This pile of [Admin NOTE: Profanity removed as per TOU] called a desktop...
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Does anyone know what an alpha character is and how to enter one into my password.
View ArticleStudio XPS 8100 won't turn on.
Hi guys,Was playing a game on the pc last night and all of a sudden heard a bit of a pop and the entire machine turned itself off and now won't start at all.Initially I thought it was the power supply...
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I have a 2010 Inspiron 580 (i5 CPU, 650 @ 3.20 GHz) and would like to know what version PCIe x1 slots are included as I wish to install a USB 3.0 adapter card? I see where there are PCIe versions 2.0...
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