Forum Post: XPS One 2710 problems
1) Running Windows 8. I have installed the OS on the 30 GB SSD. Unfortunately it quickly runs out of Space because apps are always installed on the C: drive. Is it possible to upgrade to a larger SSD?...
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron 545 would not boot, due to USB port being shorted
I just want to thank all you community members who helped me out. On May 6, 2013, I accidentally wrecked my USB port on this PC, causing the gold connector to touch other metal in the port, creating...
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron 560 Reboots when using Explorer
I have an Inspiron 560 that reboots almost every time it launches Windows Explorer (both Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer will cause my computer to reboot). I've search everywhere online and most...
View ArticleForum Post: Dimension E520 Network Problems
I have a problem with my DSL when my Dimension E520 goes to sleep. When awakened, it will not find my DSL network. I must reboot the computer before I can reconnect. Could this be caused by a faulty...
View ArticleForum Post: Optiplex 740 Enhanced - Fan running excessively loud
The tests prove that the fan can be properly controlled by the system, but from boot it runs way too fast, and stays that way in Windows over any period of time. This has been the case with two...
View ArticleForum Post: Optiplex 755 MT cpu upgrade
These processors support LGA775 socket type which is similar to Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200. Here is the link http://intel.ly/13PVBP5 of the comparison between processor that you want to install...
View ArticleForum Post: changing name in upper right hand corner of the Inspiron One 2330
During setup, we put in a name that we need to change. It looks like it should be the admin name (because it is the graphic we chose with it) but the name is not as it should be and we can't seem to...
View ArticleForum Post: Longevity of the Inspiron 530-531
My Inspiron 531 is still going strong after five years, as is the Photo 966 Printer. I replaced the 20" monitor that came bundled with the system with an Azus 23 1/2" only because I wanted a larger...
View ArticleForum Post: factory restore optiplex 320 - problem
Everything seemed to go fine and after it said finished, the system rebooted and all I got was a black screen and a mouse cursor. Waited about 15 minutes and still nothing. I pressed the power button,...
View ArticleForum Post: Potential HDD failure on my XPS 8500
Am I correct in assuming that the hard drive will blow up soon? Or is this some sort of false alarm or a fixable situation, such as some kind of scan fix procedure? I am currently backing up my system...
View ArticleForum Post: Does the Studio XPS 7100 use a proprietary CPU-fan?
I've become fed-up with the noisy stock CPU-fan that came with my XPS 7100 and would like to install a liquid cooling solution from ASETEK instead.
View ArticleForum Post: XPS 8500 won't boot
Have the infamous spinning logo on the Dell splash screen and the computer is 4 months old.. That's as far as it goes. After rebooting several times I get the Preparing Automatic Repair and then it...
View ArticleForum Post: Monitor Will Not Come Out of Power Save Mode
My ST2220L monitor keeps going into the Power save Mode but no keystroke will bring it back up. I have to do a hard reboot to get the monitor to work. Any suggestions?
View ArticleForum Post: Add new harddrive to Inspiron 560
Hello, I'm needing to add a new hard drive to my dell Inspiron 560. I'm wondering if its possible to add a new one. I have taken the back off and noticed there seems to be a slot and a extra power...
View ArticleForum Post: Studio 540 no discs
I was given a Studio 540 computer with no discs or hard drive. Can I set it up with a new generic hard drive and a Windows 7 installation disc. Do I need any Dell drivers, and if so where can I get them?
View ArticleForum Post: I can't create a Windows 7 Repair Disc... that works
I can create the Repair Disc just fine using "Create system repair disc". However, when I boot it I get the message "This version of System Recovery Options is not compatible with the version of...
View ArticleForum Post: General Hardware
My ST2220L monitor keeps going into the Power save Mode but no keystroke will bring it back up. I have to do a hard reboot to get the monitor to work. Any suggestions?
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Vostro 410 stuck on "Dell" startup screen
If the issue still persist, remove the hard drive from the system and check if the system is booting to BIOS. You may refer to the Service Manual for the instructions and please follow the safety...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell XPS 2710 display and resolution problem...
I was really hoping to get a Samsung PLS display, because they feature incredibly accurate colors, deeper blacks, and an overall noticeably better-than-IPS display. Can someone PLEASE help me with...
View ArticleForum Post: Optiplex FX160 won't boot easy
Same problem at shutdown: power led is blinking instead of OFF. Restart command (eg. from Windows) results in the same behaviour, stuck on power led blinking and no restart by itself if no whack on the...
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