Help! Just Received But Faulty DELL XPS 8500
Really happy to receive my long waited DELL XPS 8500 on 15-March-2013 (Friday).Carefully unpacked everything and setup it nicely on the table.Tried to turn on but failed, screen shows nothing, power...
View ArticleWireless network signal fluctuation with Centrino Advanced-N 6230
I have an XPS L502x laptop with an Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 wireless card. For the past couple of weeks the strength of the signal as measured by the Intel proset tools goes from excellent to...
View ArticleIntel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 problems
I have an XPS L502x laptop with an Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 wireless card with the latest driver 15.6.0.0. For the past couple of weeks the strength of the signal as measured by the Intel proset...
View ArticleRam Upgrade Information
I want to upgrade ram of my Inspiron 15 3520 (I15-2728BK) from 4gb to 8gb and it has 3rd gen i5 processor...Just wanted to know if i can use a Corsair 4gb ram to use with existing stock ram ... or i...
View ArticleCode 28 on PCI bus ACPI\SMO8800 - XPS 14Z
Code 28 on PCI bus ACPI\SMO8800Hi i have an unknown device in my device manager. in propertis it shows this message - "The drivers for this device are not installed. (Code 28)" i cannot update the...
View ArticleiDrac 7 - Passing the F1 key to the server via the console?
So, I've got a Dell Poweredge T320 that is two weeks old and developed a bad RAM stick... (an issue I am hold to with tech support to resolve - 15 mins and counting listening to music...)However, I'm...
View ArticleVostro 2420 Battery Desktop Mode
Kindly please confirm on the feature Battery Desktop Mode since the tab is grayed out.
View ArticleiDRAC 7 - Java won't launch on v6 or v7?
Hello,I have a two week old Dell Poweredge T320 with a dead RAM stick stuck at F1 / F2 to continue.I've tried from different machines to launch the virtual console with Java - Using both Java v7 u17...
View ArticleWebcam Central on Windows 8
I just got a new XPS 2710 and I can't find my webcam utility. The manual says to go to Start menu > programs > all programs > Dell Webcam Central. But I don't have the 'Start' menu like the...
View ArticleStudio 1555 - Event 6008
Hello,I have a 4 year old Dell which I have had cleaned and maintained by Dell services in order to keep temperatures and hardware in check.However, I am constantly experiencing an "Event" according to...
View ArticleHelp choosing new Graphics card
HelloI currently have one of the OEM Radeon HD 6770 Gpu in a XPS 8300 (i7 sandy)And I'm wondering what could be a viable upgrade option. I'm trying to avoid having to replace the Psu ..I believe it's...
View ArticleMissing Startup Program
Recently, I fixed my computer from a virus, and now whenever I turn on my laptop, it won't startup. I am most definitely certain that the startup program isn't on. As a noob I am, please tell me all...
View ArticleNot able to create a system recovery disk
I have done the partition of HDD of my new Dell inspiron 7520 laptop and now I am not able to create a System Recovery disk nor in USB drive. System keeps on reading the disk or Drive.Request you to...
View ArticleComparison of i5-3210M and i5-3337U Processors in new Inspiron 15R Laptops
I recently purchased a 15R 3rd gen i5-3210M at 3.1Ghz 6GB RAM 750GB HD Model 7520 (however sold as Model i15R-1579sLV), but I received a 15R Model 5521 (3rd gen i5-3337U at 2.7Ghz (??) 6GB 452GB HD)....
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DELL XPS 8500 with a RADEON AMD 7870 installed
Hey everyone,I wanted to let everyone know about my install since there are a ton of questions on this forum and others about the DELL XPS 8500 and upgrading the video card in it.First off it can be...
View ArticleCannot find bitlocker on my laptop
XPS just bought, came with Windows 8. I upgraded to Windows 8 Pro which I purchased from Dell (I just finished upgrading). I cannot find bitlocker anywhere; search for bitlocker reveals nothing. TPM...
View ArticleLaptop gaming problems
I have a Dell XPS 15 L502X. In this laptop, I have a Nvidia Geforce GT 540M graphics card. I've had this laptop for about a year and a half, and until a few months ago it has been powerful enough to...
View ArticleHow to upgrade the SSD in the XPS12 (...whilst avoiding the mistakes I made!)
Dell have advised that if you upgrade the SSD then your XPS12 will no longer be covered under warranty (whilst it’s fitted) nor any impact from the upgrade process. They will honour the warranty if the...
View ArticleM14xR2 freezes at login screen, must reboot every time.
For the past two days or so, my laptop has needed to be shut down and restarted every time I turn it on because it freezes at the login screen when coming out of sleep. It has happened a few times out...
View ArticleWINDOWS 8: Replacement for Intel WiFi Link 5150
Since Windows 8 does not support the Intel WiFi Link 5150 mini card (and my Dell is out of warranty), is there a replacement card that can be purchased that IS compatible with Windows 8 (64-bit). I've...
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