Questions tagged [dell-inspiron]
The Dell Inspiron is a line of consumer laptops made by Dell.
705
questions
0
votes
0
answers
17
views
W10 factory reset, can’t get past rEFInd MM
Dell Inspiron 7559, I did a factory reset when I was having issues with my USB ports (fixed the issue) but now the rEFInd main menu just keeps going in a LOOP. I’ve tried every option under rEFInd and ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
25
views
Dell inspiron 14 5000 does not sync to correct time zone after change from GMT to BST and vice versa
My laptop - Dell inspiron 14 5000 - does not syncronize to the correct time zone after a change i.e. when the UK goes from GMT to BST or vice versa.
I am able to "fix" the time by pressing ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
171
views
How do I make Windows 11 automatically switch to headphone audio when I plug them in?
This used to work fine not sure what happened. I used to be able to unplug/plug in my headphones and the audio and volume would change accordingly. It was like it knew the headphones were in and ...
0
votes
0
answers
63
views
Recurrent WiFi Disconnection/Disappearance and Long Restart Time (Dell Inspiron 15 3000, Windows 11)
I am experiencing a recurring problem with my network adapter/connection on my Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop running Windows 11.
The WiFi symbol disappears spontaneously from the bottom right corner ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
64
views
Accidentally plugged in USB-C hub cable into Laptop HDMI port. won't turn on
I have a Dell Inspiron 7506 2n1 (2021 model). I have a USB c hub cable that I accidentally plugged into my HDMI port. The USB c hub itself was connected to my monitor (not to an outlet). The laptop ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
51
views
Slow performance on Windows 10
My laptop is Dell Inspiron 5502, which has Intel i7 11th gen and a Nvidia GPU.
I have used both Ubuntu and Windows 10 as the operating system (OS) and experience the huge different in performance.
...
- 153
0
votes
2
answers
37
views
How long to install Microsoft Services?
I bought a Dell Insperion 15 laptop, with Microsoft Home & Office loaded on it.
During initial boot, there is a screen "Office comes with your device". In the lower right corner is a ...
- 313
0
votes
1
answer
90
views
Is it different DC power jack for each different laptop?
I have replaced my DC power jack (DC301015T00) by local shop owner with another DC power jack (DC30100U00D). But my laptop default charger (45W) is not working(charging symbol coming but not charging ...
- 13
0
votes
1
answer
182
views
A piece fallen from my Dc power jack of Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3501) laptop
A piece fallen from DC power jack. I took picture of it below.
frontside of the piece
backside of the piece
I dont know whether it is fallen from charger adapter port or from laptop charger port.
...
- 13
0
votes
0
answers
430
views
try to install ubuntu 22.04
my laptop:Dell inspirsion
OS: Windows 10
Ram:8GB
I try installing in VBOX.
I enable Hardware Virtualization in BIOS.
My problem is that I can't open ubuntu 22.04. The result shows in the image below. ...
0
votes
0
answers
11
views
install dell supportassist on disk D rather than C
I want to install dell supportassist on disc D as it has more space for the backup for system repair. Disc C is windows is installed. Would that be Ok?
- 109
0
votes
1
answer
90
views
The replacement AC adapter for my Dell laptop does not charge but the old faulty one (exactly the same) does if the cord is laying just right
I'm very frustrated and perplexed as to why the old AC adapter that clearly has a short inside somewhere will still charge the battery after I wiggle and bend the cord to find just the right spot, AND ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
102
views
Fan sighs/pulses/works for a second in idle every minute
Win10, upgraded to win11--same thing.
A Dell G7 laptop.
After a restart.
Doing nothing. CPU idle 99%.
Temperature of cpu, gpu, and harddrives <50c.
The fan starts working for a second, randomly ...
- 328
6
votes
2
answers
983
views
When I booted up my computer a message on the screen said my battery is irreversibly dead. Should I remove the dead battery?
When I booted up my computer a message on the screen said my battery is irreversibly dead.
Must the dead battery be removed from my Dell Inspiron 15, 5000 series laptop to run safely?
- 61
0
votes
1
answer
208
views
How to increase the performance of my laptop?
I have a laptop dell inspiron 3501(linux ubuntu 22.04 as OS) with ram 8gb, ssd 256gb, processor i5-1135G7. I use this laptop for programming mostly. But sometimes my laptops doesn't respond at all ...
- 103
0
votes
1
answer
28
views
Computer Keyboard won't work until on-screen keyboard is activated
I have a Dell Inspiron 3521 laptop. It happens to be my emergency or last resort laptop. Over the course of one year I have watched some keys on the keyboard stop working. But the moment I turn on my ...
- 101
2
votes
1
answer
335
views
Laptop is insanely freezing even after 100% fresh windows 10 OS installation, what are the possible fixes?
I'm writing this answer by renting another laptop for few hrs as my laptop is totally unusable, so if you want to ask any information, please tell it soon.
Laptop Details:
Dell
Inspiron core i5 7th ...
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
133
views
NVME SSD upgrade options for Dell Inspiron 15 3581 [closed]
Model: Dell Inspiron 15 3581.
Question:
What maximum size M.2 NVME SSD can I attach? Dell manual says 256 GB.
Specifications as under:
Processor
2.30 gigahertz Intel Core i3-7020U
128 kilobyte primary ...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
154
views
Hardware Virtualization not available in Windows
I am installing anti-virus software with a DELL Inspiron 13 5379 laptop with i7 CPU running Windows 10 Enterprise Edition. And, under the setting of "Use hardware virtualization if available"...
- 249
0
votes
1
answer
20
views
Hardware Malfunctioning - Display Turns on then turns off
I have a computer that has a display that as soon as the computer turns on it displays and then it ceases to display. The keyboard and the mouse still work. The computer is a DELL Inspiron 3475 AMD ...
- 139
4
votes
4
answers
454
views
Arch Linux boots differently from internal DVD drive than external USB?
To begin with the original problem, I am locked out of my Dell laptop. It happened following my previous question.
What happened is, I updated the BIOS via the Dell update utility. After reboot, Dell ...
- 203
2
votes
1
answer
575
views
Can't access BIOS after BIOS update via the Dell update utility
I used the Dell update utility to update my BIOS. After reboot, the Dell logo did not appear and I could not access the BIOS by repeatedly pressing F12. There was also no message to indicate which ...
- 203
1
vote
2
answers
281
views
How does Dell update drivers through the browser?
Does anyone know how Dell can update drivers on my Dell by me just visiting their driver download page? The browser doesn't prompt me to download files or anything, but some how Dell is able to update ...
- 251
0
votes
1
answer
7k
views
HTTPSBOOT Failed to initialize network connection
I have Dell Inspiron 3511 running Windows 11. On startup it started showing suddenly,
Inspiron 3511 "HTTPSBOOT Failed to initialize network connection"
It doesn't boot now. I tried ...
- 101
2
votes
0
answers
4k
views
Is there a way to avoid/disable optimus if there is no mux switch?
I have a Dell Inspiron gaming laptop that has the following specs:
CPU: intel i5-6300hq 4 cores 4 threads
GPU: Nvidia GTX 960m
ram: ddr3 8gb 1600mhz
hard drive: SATA SSD 256gb
I recently learnt about ...
- 203
1
vote
1
answer
217
views
Is it safe to overclock laptop monitor?
I was watching a pro gamer today and he mentioned that he's using a new screen resolution. I decided to give it a try to test if it looks good and offers a considerable lower input delay.
I launched ...
- 203
0
votes
2
answers
606
views
Data encrypted on SSD after attempt to clone a drive
Short explanation
It's a Dell Inspiration 15 7000 which ran the original factory Windows 10 installation from Dell that came with the Notebook. It won't boot from it's internal SSD anymore after ...
- 9,079
0
votes
2
answers
115
views
Dell Inspiron battery diode on indefinitely
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 with specs hardly IMHO important, but someone might be of other opinion, so let me start with all that non-sense:
BIOS/UEFI: updated to 1.16.0, latest to date;
...
- 3,851
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Can't boot from USB stick
I have an Dell Inspirion 5590 with Windows 11
BIOS version 1.17.0
I want to replace Windows 11 with Pop OS (supports UEFI) for this laptop
I already use various usb bootable creators like: ventoy, ...
0
votes
1
answer
91
views
Stuck in repair tool loop Windows 10
Today I decided to install an update on Dell Inspiron 14 5000.
After the restart, it put me in the repair tool loop and none of the options presented in troubleshooting work. Furthermore, when I try ...
0
votes
0
answers
384
views
WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR after SSD install, SATA to PCIe NVMe
I have a WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR after I installed a new SSD.
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 7567. From factory it had a Toshiba M.2 SATA SSD Gen 3x4 2280 128GB as the main hard drive and a 500GB HDD.
I ...
- 3
0
votes
1
answer
23
views
How to mount HDD after upgrading SSD?
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 7567 and I changed the SSD card. From factory it has an SSD for the main OS and a HDD for storage.
After changing the SSD I used the factory reset USB but I did not noticed ...
- 3
1
vote
1
answer
80
views
How do I fix audio issue on Dell Inspiron 3585?
I have been trying to fix an issue with the audio connection on my Dell Inspiron 3585.
The issue is that whenever I plug in headphones the audio doesn't switch to them.
I have tried going via dell ...
- 29
1
vote
1
answer
336
views
Is 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-11390H Processor (12MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz with ITBM3.0) compatible with LInux Ubuntu 20.04?
I'm looking at new Dell laptop with i7-11390H Processor https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/laptops/intel/spd/inspiron-15-5510-laptop/ni155510_sb_h5011ce
I checked Canonical and found out that it has ...
- 113
1
vote
1
answer
272
views
'Stereo mix" missing from Dell Inspiron 15 3000 series
I recently bought an Inspiron 15 3000 series laptop from Dell. The sound driver used in this laptop is 'Cirrus logic superior HD Audio'. I am trying to record audio coming from my Laptop speaker using ...
- 235
0
votes
0
answers
338
views
Dell Inspiron 5378 won't boot (or complete POST) after black screen
I have a Dell Inspiron 5378 (i7 7th Gen) that was delivered in June 2017 (out of warranty). It is running Windows 10.
In the middle of use today under AC adapter power, it simply shut off (black ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
1k
views
How to unlock Dell Inspiron 15R N5110 BIOS hidden menu and possibly enable UEFI support
Apparently Dell decided for N5110 to use BIOS instead of UEFI,
but according to a user njoker link
"IT HAS A RIDICULOUS LEGACY BIOS LAYER ON TOP OF A TIANO UEFI IMPLEMENTATION"
How to enable ...
0
votes
0
answers
176
views
Internet speed in my Ubuntu 20.04 is painfully slow
Hi I bought a new Dell Inspriron 5501 quite months back. Never really use it a lot. But still after installing Ubuntu 20.04 my internet is really slow. I only get download speed of 100KB/second ...
- 128
0
votes
2
answers
511
views
Display Bios to external Monitor at System Start
Recently, My laptop lcd got broken after a fall so I unplugged it from the motherboard.
I am trying to connect it with an external monitor but unable to get my bios display onto external monitor. I ...
- 101
0
votes
1
answer
583
views
Can I install Ubuntu dual boot on a Windows 10 Dell Inspiron 3505 laptop?
I've got a new laptop, Dell Inspiron 3505 with AMD Ryzen 5 3500u with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx 2.10GHz quad-core, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 pre-installed.
I want to install the latest Ubuntu ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
344
views
Dell Inspiron can no longer pick up my wifi?
I have a Dell Inspiron (not 100% sure what the correct version number is; the sticker on it says 15R but PC info says 5537). It's running the 64-bit version of Windows 8.1.
Today it's lost the ability ...
- 103
0
votes
0
answers
42
views
How to install addititonal fan to my case?
Hello I want to install an additional fan on my pc (Dell Tower 3620) and I can't find any port to it and there is not any additional wire from its power supply? Is there's a solution?
I Think of ...
- 103
0
votes
0
answers
84
views
Inspiron 15R 5537 - HDD in Optical bay caddy and SSD in Primary Bay - Not working But Other way round its working
Recently I planned to install SSD as primary storage for Windows 10 and current HDD as secondary storage.
I successfully installed OS in SSD and formatted OS from HDD but I am facing weird problem.
...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
361
views
How to connect Acer monitor from Dell laptop?
I have a Dell laptop recent version.
It is connecting to Samsung monitor and other different monitors.
Recently I bought an Acer monitor KG2410 and it is not detecting on my system.
On Windows 10, it ...
- 101
0
votes
1
answer
76
views
White Screen Beeping Laptop Won't Connect To External Monitor
I have a dell inspiron (5737, I believe) Turned it on one day and the screen was white. Fiddled with it for some time and finally got it to connect to a TV. Then I turned it on the next day,it was now ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
189
views
Installed New Hard Drive in Laptop, Not Being Detected, How to Troubleshoot
Here is how I am attaching new drive
Attached caddy to hard drive
Hard drive in laptop
I followed link given by Hard Drive vendor to replace hard drive, but I am having problems, https://www....
- 111
0
votes
1
answer
57
views
32 Inch additional monitor texts get pixelated On Dell Core i7 laptop
Could you please help me with this issue? :
I've connected a 32-inch ASUS VG328H1V 165Hz monitor with my laptop. And the texts become pixelated. I've tried the following;
Changing resolution
Changing ...
0
votes
0
answers
381
views
PC is updating continuously for half an hour on every startup
I have Windows 10 on my home laptop. I start it only 2 days a week, because I usually use my tablet. Every time I start it, Windows, Dell, or something else is updating, disk or cpu usage being 100%, ...
- 101
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What is the name of this connector (2x) of an internal Laptop WIFI card? (Dell Inspiron 7548)
What is the name of this connector on top of my internal WIFI card (it looks like a very tiny version of a coaxial connector)? The ones on top labelled WLAN. It goes to the WIFI antenna.
I need to buy ...
- 1,887
0
votes
1
answer
666
views
How to replace WIFI antenna of Dell Inspiron 7548?
I need to replace the WIFI antenna + cable of my Dell Inspiron 7548. The unit appears to look like this. But is that part attached to the LCD screen or part of it? How exactly would I replace that ...
- 1,887