Re: Dell Inspiron One - all in one - Won't turn on
Sorry to hear that... Was I correct that it's an XPS One 19?You have to decide what to do next: Try to fix it yourself, find a geeky friend, go to a PC shop, or perhaps buy something new. Since it...
View ArticleUpgraded Dimension 8300, now have "Thermal Event"
I received a used Dell Dimension 8300 as a gift after my last computer broke (was 100% custom built by a family member as a gift) and I transferred over my parts:3.4Ghz Processor500watt power...
View ArticleRe: Dell Inspiron One - all in one - Won't turn on
I don't care about the PC just the harddrive
View ArticleRe: Upgraded Dimension 8300, now have "Thermal Event"
This is the fan: www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspxThe clamshell case's cooling fan doubles as the CPU fan. You'll see when you disassemble it how it connects, which is to a proprietary three-pin socket...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading PSU in an Inspiron 580 to get GTX 560 TI
Well, it's the 300w version. I was able to figure it out via Reddit, and they suggested a 430w Corsair PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026This is the post for anyone...
View ArticleRe: Upgraded Dimension 8300, now have "Thermal Event"
Ok, that makes sense. So am I better off buying a new fan like in the link, or should I use a heatsink with a built-in fan and find a way to rig up a 2nd fan (maybe smaller?) where the case fan is?I...
View ArticleRe: Dell Inspiron One - all in one - Won't turn on
try powering on with only basics, no usb ANYTHING..No printers etc....also,not sure if it comes with voltage selection switch like old Dell desktops models...I had an issue with amber light blinking...
View ArticleRe: Upgraded Dimension 8300, now have "Thermal Event"
I've never seen one of those, but I'd wager it's superior to the separate fan and heatsink.If you have a a second fan connector on the motherboard for the case fan, that would be the way to go.
View ArticleMORE CAN'T ACCESS CD
As I said previously, I screwed up big time. I put a WIN ME cd in thinking I could load it before the XP installation. I think I corrupted the BIOS and/or COMMAND.COM on the hard drive. The DVD and CD...
View ArticleRe: MORE CAN'T ACCESS CD
You might try running FIXMBR from the Recovery Console, or, if that fails, an XP Repair Install.
View ArticleAfter updated my inspiron one 2330 to Win 8....
Hi all,After updated my inspiron one 2330 to win 8Windows device manager does not recognize a device called Intel(R) B75 Express Chipset LPC Controller - 1E49the value is...
View ArticleRe: Install drivers & utilities - CD doesn't load
Hi DonnaGraham,The Optical drive is getting detected in BIOS. Could you please elaborate the issue that you are facing with the optical drive.Could you please check if you are able to use any other...
View ArticleRe: Realtek Network Adapter failure
After doing some more research, this has happened a lot and only a third-party network card would work. Thanks for the help..if anyone knows of any good one, post them up.
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Re: Obtaining backup files from the "Recovery" Drive.
Hi RockBanditPhil,Have you deleted the 'Recovery' partition during Operating system re-installation? If not, you can check and let me know if you are able to see or access the recovery partition of...
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Re: Obtaining backup files from the "Recovery" Drive.
Here is a picture of what I found there.
View ArticleInspiron 531 hard drive completely wiped by a virus trying to install from...
At first the message saw the hard drive and said it was not suitable. I've monkeyed with it so much now it does not show a drive at all. None of the suggested drivers seem to work and I'm at wits end....
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 531 hard drive completely wiped by a virus trying to install...
Hi LORISSHAFFER,I would recommend you to run the diagnostics on the computer to check the hardware functionality.To run ‘Dell Diagnostics’Power off the computerRestart the computer, press F12 on the...
View ArticleXPS 8500 Advice Needed.
HiI'm looking to buy an XPS 8500 with 8GB Ram, 2T Hard Disk and 32GB SSD.This come preinstalled with Windows 8.I'd be looking to add an additional 8 or 16GB Ram to this, what type of memory do I need...
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Re: After updated my inspiron one 2330 to Win 8....
Hi frankieyeung825,I would suggest you to re-install the chipset drivers for your computer from the links below:Intel AMT HECI Drive: http://dell.to/Usjf2AIntel Chipset Software Installation Utility:...
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