Re: Dell crashed then couldn't find hard drive
I tried Crystaldiskinfo and it showed my Hard drive was good. So I'm not sure what it could be. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to change a hard-drive if it comes to that? I've never done...
View ArticleNo documentation
It appears that my Dell XPS 8500 comes with almost no documentation or manuals.How do I receive the documentation that describes the components of the system?Internet, cdrom or paper access would be...
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Hi, Welcome to the communityHere is the link for manuals and documentation of your Computer ; www.dell.com/.../xps-8500If you need to see the list of current configuration you need to enter your...
View ArticleRe: Dell Vostro Desktop Power Up Issues
Hi,Welcome to the communityFew things to try ; 1. Re-seat all components and cables (Hard drive, Ram and Cd Drive) 2. Set Bios to Defaults (Restart computer, on Dell logo keep tapping F2)3. Run...
View ArticleRe: No boot device available
Opening the case does NOT invalidate your warranty.Does BIOS identify the correct hard drive connected to SATA1? If BIOS isn't seeing it correctly, it's possible the cable(s) got disconnected, but more...
View ArticleRe: Dell RT7D10 USB Keyboard and XP SP2
Where can would I get the drivers? My computer just installed the default generic drivers, and I can't find the right ones.
View ArticleRe: Dell Precision 490 wont boot to windows 7 64
Hi Nikhil,just to give you an update,i wasnt able to access Dell 32bit diagnostic using F12,had to download & burn to CD.i was able to determine DIMM 1 was defective using the memory...
View ArticleRe: Dell Precision 490 wont boot to windows 7 64
is there a way to Flash the system board?
View ArticleRe: Radeon 5970 "Driver Stopped Responding"
The different Dell diagnostics versions might give different results. I'm not sure why, but it's not unexpected.My suggestion for testing the memory is to test two modules at a time.
View ArticleRe: Radeon 5970 "Driver Stopped Responding"
Thanks... I'm running the latest Memtest86+ right now for a second time, the first time I ran it my PC shut down again.But I have all the modules in right now.I'll start running it with two sticks at...
View ArticleTry and see if this works for you
So I have been plagued with this issue as well on several dells. this only happened when I first opened them and blew out some dust with some canned air. For some reason I discovered that slightly and...
View ArticleRe: Dell Inspiron 570 case upgrade
OK, I am here.Unfortunately I could not solve this question completely, yes you can connect any case to Dell Inspiron 570 MT motherboard 04GJJT, this is easy once you know connector setup, which I will...
View ArticleRe: Dell Inspiron 570 case upgrade
DELL-Sandeep PHi SobeNirvana,Thanks for providing us this information. I would like to inform you that on our motherboard Front Panel Connector is at number 12 on the above image.As you have replaced...
View ArticleRe: windows will not boot after restart with USB device
I was able to boot in safe mode once. but using the system repair disc did not solve the problem. I do not have a windows 7 disk. I have tested all of the memory and all of the...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 570 - case buzzing noise
Open the case side door and turn on the PC - there are just 2 stand alone fans CPU and exhaust, and power supply. Tell us which is making noise. It is easy to get replacement for CPU fan even from...
View ArticleRe: Hard Disk problem
Hi, We can replace Hard drive if under warranty. Add me as a friend and send a private conversation with your service tag, name, address and contact # Thanks
View Article"Windows update" leads to not booting
It said it was going to update and needed to restart, so i saved all my work and let it shut down. (the shutdown was automatic on a countdown). Instead of restarting however, it gives me a page with...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading a Dell XPS 420
Thanks for the advice. I am going to look into the Sapphire HD 7770 now
View ArticleRe: Upgrading a Dell XPS 420
I just looked up the Sapphire HD 7770. It says it requires a 450 watt power supply. Have you not encountered any problems with the Sapphire HD 7770 on the 350 watt power supply which is standard on the...
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