Re: Dell Dimension 8400 Jet
That doesn't look like a "normal" D8400 setup. Did somebody mod this system?Eg, where is the green shroud assembly - or did you remove it for the photos?Is that a fan on the "top" of the heat sink in...
View ArticleRe: Optiplex 390 Network cards not staying connected to the network.
Version of Windows?If it's more than one PC having the same issue, could this a problem with your router, server or your ISP? Scanned thoroughly for malware lately?
View ArticleRe: Vostro 430 Motherboard
Dell doesn't usually provide wiring diagrams for the front panel conector from their motherboards, which makes it hard to install the motherboard in a different case.
View ArticleDell GX280 \ LiteOn PS-5161-7DS power supply issues
I'm trying to troubleshoot a LiteOn PS-5161-7DS power supply in a Dell GX280. The system will power on but will not start. The power LED flashes orange. It will however run with a known good standard...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 570 Ultimate "Uber" Upgrade Guide including Overclocking
Tomorrow morning I will try to explain.
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Re: Inspirion 531 USB Over Current device detected
Please mark this thread as answered.Thanks.
View ArticleRe: No boot device available
Does BIOS setup see the hard drive correctly, presumably attached to SATA1? How is SATA Mode (under Advanced - Integrated Devices) set in BIOS setup?
View ArticleRe: Hard Disk problem
Thank you for the suggestion - I tried this and SeaTools either doesn't work with drives other than Seagate OR there is something wrong with my drive causing it to not be recognized.
View ArticleRe: Dell Optiplex 755 SFF, loud powersupply fan
There is probably not much you can really do to fix it if it's not working properly. I would replace it if that's the case. I would probably just look for a used one that would come with some type of...
View ArticleRe: Optiplex 390 Network cards not staying connected to the network.
Its not a router issue as the other campus computers can log in. We've had to install different network cards in these OptiPlex 390's and they work. For some reason the Realtek's that come with the...
View ArticleDell crashed then couldn't find hard drive
Twice in the last three days my computer has had a total crash. My PC freezes up, gives me the blue screen of death and then tries to reboot. Instead of rebooting I get a message saying the computer...
View ArticleRe: Dell Inspiron 570 case upgrade
I will try to explain tomorrow morning, going to work now
View ArticleRe: Vostro 430 Motherboard
It should be straightforward to examine the original case and deduce which connectors attach to which headers.I've done the reverse, and installed third-party motherboards in Dell cases.
View ArticleRe: Dell crashed then couldn't find hard drive
The hard drive may be failing, and the behavior you describe is a symptom of such.
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Mystery folder in control panel (can't open / remove)
Dell 530 vista 32bit OS...There is an empty folder in my control panel (classic view) and I'm not sure what it is or how to remove it. I have run mban and mban anti rootkit, emsisoft emergency scanner...
View ArticleRe: Dell crashed then couldn't find hard drive
Hi Mongo1981,Please let me know the system model so that I can help you better.Check if the hard drive is detected in BIOS. Restart the computer and tap F2 on Dell logo and check if the hard drive is...
View ArticleInstal windows with "intel smart reponse technology'
Hi,I'm looking on instal windows 8 on my laptop Insprion 7520. To use the advantage of Intel smart storage, i need to instal windows with the mode "intel smart reponse technology' instead of AHCI....
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 660, Windows 8 and PCIe card
I too am having the same problem. Just purchased Inspiron 660 with Win 8 and even plunked down another $100 to get Win 8 Pro so I could get Windows Media Center. I have a Hauppauge HVR 2250 dual...
View ArticleDell Vostro Desktop Power Up Issues
HiMy Dell Vostro desktop is giving me some power up issues. When I start, it goes through bootup issues and then shuts down and restarts automatically, shuts down again, in a cycle.I changed the power...
View ArticleRe: Dell crashed then couldn't find hard drive
My computer is an Alienware X-51. As far as I can tell my PC is detecting my hard drive normally. I wasn't able to run a diagnostic on my computer in the way described in your link. When I press...
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