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  1. M

    the lan network adapter for dell vostro doesn't work

    my lan network adapter was working proberly but now when i connect the net wire gives me the red x mark on net connection icon and the network doesn't work
  2. V

    Dell Vostro 1510 webcam not working

    It says everything's fine and working but on skype it's just gray with a loading circle. It was working earlier then this problem started. I restored it to an earlier setting and it worked again. Now the same problem is going on. I think maybe some automatic windows update is messing with it?
  3. R

    Strange charging and not charging problem on Dell laptop

    Hi I know it's old but i have a Dell Vostro 1510, running windows 8 64bit Recently i faced a problem. My device sometimes, switches between charging and not charging. For about 10 sec it does not recognize that i have plugged the charger and after that it starts charging again. This cycle...
  4. D

    dell vostro 1450 harddisk password reset

    hi friends i'm having dell vostro 1450 it asks for harddisk password which i forgot when i switched on it shows service tag :CY1RPR1 ,Hard drive S/N: 0C273038
  5. B

    Dell Vostro 1510 Bluetooth

    My bluetooth worked with the origional Vista but now is not found by Windows 7. I had tried the Dell driver "Dell Wireless 360 Module" but it tells me it can't find the chip. Of course, I was not given the system disks with the machine so I can't go back to the factory configuration. Bluetooth...
  6. Shodoman

    Dell Memory frequency change

    Hello, I have a Dell Vostro 1540 that has 2gb of 1333 Mhz memory in one stick. This runs at 533 instead of 666 Mhz and i can't seem to be able to change this in Bios. I've flashed to the latest revision A04 but anything except time is grayed out and can't be selected. Is there any work around...
  7. R

    Do Dell Vostro 3546 support windows 7?

    I am thinking of buying Dell Vostro 3546 with linux installed from Amazon. Reason, cheaper price than those which have windows and dos installed. I need windows 7 for my work. Is it possible to format Linux and install windows 7 on Dell Vostro 3546?
  8. S

    my dell vostro 1000 wont recognize a new 500 gigabyte hard drive?

    I tried to install a bigger hard drive on my dell Vostro 1000 but my bios does not recognize it neither windows 7 installation disc
  9. N

    my dell vostro 2520 is hanging and not logging off

    While I am working after a half an hour or so m laptop is suddenly hanging and if at all it is not hanging and if I shut it down it is not logging off.
  10. N

    Hello, Narsingh here...My Dell Vostro 1015 model speakers not working properly....showing motherboard problem ...is there an

    Hello, Narsingh here...My Dell Vostro 1015 model speakers not working properly....showing motherboard problem ... Is there any solution for this with out changing the motherboard....
  11. S

    Want to upgrade Dell Vostro 1550 ...

    Hi everyone, I have a Dell Vostro 1550 with an Intel Dual Core i3-2330M processor, and 4GB Ram and internal Intel HD Graphic Card. Motherboard Model - 061W4M. Memory - DDR3 500GB. I run a 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate, but system is 64-bit capable. My basic use for the laptop is gaming, not...
  12. M

    hi... i have dell vostro 1550.. 2 day ago i was using my laptop properly..but i have used it till last point power..then it go

    Hi, I have dell vostro 1550. It got shutdown after power loss. Now it is not starting properly and shows only vostro screen. Window screen is not coming.
  13. A

    Dell Vostro 5560 Microphone problem

    Dear All. I have buy new Vostro 5560 but microphone problem. its can't detect my voice so i can't make a call on it by skype etc. Please help.
  14. A

    dell vostro 1088

    out of three lihgts on start up two lights (1st & 3rd ) middle is not blinking is steady ON , what could be the solution ?
  15. C

    webcam and internal mic not working

    I have a dell vostro 1088 and i had it's screen replaced some time ago. Now the inbuilt mic is not working and the system does not detect any webcam, please help!!!
  16. M

    How can i reset my unknown bios password on my dell vostro 1540 laptop

    i set a bios password on my dell vostro 1540 laptop at 1year ago one day i reset the bios setting and now my system not start without enter correct bios password i cant start my laptop without my system bios password and i don't know which password i will enter at 1year ago... so please give...
  17. D

    GeForce 8400M GS nv4_disp.dll problem

    Hello! I am a user of Dell Vostro 1310 laptop with Windows XP. Specs: CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2,00 GHz GPU = Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS RAM = 2 GB I have been a happy user of this laptop for about 1,5 years, but about 2 weeks ago I started having a major problem with it. I had my laptop turned on...
  18. P

    i cant find webcame on my laptop of win7 and model dell vostro 1015

    i cant find webcame icon on win 7 in dell vostro 1015
  19. M

    Reinstalling ubuntu once we installed windows 7/8 in dell vostro 2520 ubuntu laptop

    I want to know whether reinstall of ubuntu in Dell vostro 2520 ubuntu laptop which is formatted to windows 7/8. I also want to know whether this laptop supports dual boot
  20. M

    can i know what other suitable adapter that match to dell vostro 3450 90W?

    my adapter = 90W 19.5V 4.62A what a suitable adapter can replace my adapter?
  21. R

    i have removed my ac adapter but still it is showing that plugged in but not charging

    i have dell vostro 1015 I have removed the ac adapter but still on the battery icon it is showing plugged in but not charging.Although when i shut down the laptop and restart it it shows that it is charging but the % of battery charged remains the same and on removing the charger the % of...
  22. P

    startup problems in dell vostro

    Hey guys..i have a dell vostro n series since the past 5 yrs ..my laptop wont even start..i drained all the battery..charged it back..still the caps lock signalling switch blinks 5 times and the screen wont show a thing.i hope somebody comes up with solution
  23. D

    Dell Vostro 5470 vs lenovo z510?

    Hey, Can't decide between those 2 laptops. I'm searching for a multimedia and general use (studying, surfing) laptop that will replace my home pc and will also be durable. Lenovo specs: Intel® Core™ i7-4702QM Processor 2.2GHz "15.6 LED 1920x1080 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M 2GB 8GB DDR3 1TB...
  24. T

    dell vostro 5560 i5 vs dell inspiron 5537 i7

    Hi, i am going to buy new laptop. one is Dell vostro 5560 with nvidia geforce gt630m and other is dell inspiron 5537 i7 with amd radeon hd 8850m. i can only choose betwwen these two only for some reason. now i can't decide which one to buy. i also like to play games on weekends.
  25. S

    How can i download my webcam driver for dell vostro 1540

    i lost my webcam driver while installing new window and now my webcam is not working due to no webcam driver. so can someone tell me how to download or get back my webcam driver.???
  26. E

    From 2x2GB PC-10600 to 2x4GB PC-10600, screen artifacts and reboots

    Nothing special about this setup. It's a stock Dell Vostro 3700. The only modification has been an upgrade of the RAM from 2x2GB to 2x4GB. Here's the exact model of RAM...
  27. Boris P

    Last thread before buying laptop, E330 .vs Vostro 5470

    Hello fellas, I've opened a thread not so long ago and my last last dilemma is between two laptops: Lenovo Thinkpad E330 with: 13" display core i3-3120M, 4gb ram, 7200rpm 500gb, Intel graphics 4000HD 1.8 kg weight Dell Vostro 5470 with: 14" display core i3-4010U, 4gb ram, 5400rpm 500gb...
  28. chulex67

    Is it worth to Fix it?

    Well, I have a Broken Dell Vostro 1320 Specs: Core 2 Duo 4gb Ram No HDD The screen is broken, the battery dont charge anymore and the keyboard is missing keys. And Also i would need to get a new HDD maybe an SSD i think i would end up spending about 200 bucks repairing it. So.. is it worth it...
  29. T

    Vostro 3300 Fingerprint does not install

    Hi, I have vostro 3300 and I just installed a windows 7 professionalN 64bit. I cannot install the fingerprint driver. I tried the one on dell website and also R186441 and both suggest an error about not being compatible. Then I installed "fingerprint minimum sensor install" from pack of r253484...
  30. M

    dell vostro 1510 wont work when power on

    my dell 1510 laptop wont work, when i press the power button the power led on for 5seconds and turns of no display, no beep sound and processor fan does no run
  31. M

    dvd drives (ide)

    Are laptop dvd drives swappable ? I have an older Dell Vostro 1500 and the dvd drive sometimes just sits and makes noises. sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I am setting this up for my kids, since I have a new Asus g750 for myself.
  32. S

    Dell Vostro 1400 Screen very dim

    Got Dell Vostro 1400 out of trash. Haha dont ask :p Got my laptop up and running however, the screen is very dim. Even at 100% brightness. The backlight sometimes go out within few minutes. Not sure which one is the problem. The screen or the inverter. What you think??
  33. J

    looking for laptop recommendations for 60+ person

    The laptop will be used for web browsing and the Oxford English Dictionary. It is normally plugged in so battery life is not an issue. It is to replace a Dell Vostro 1400 purchased March 2008 whose screen has gone red. It maybe possible to repair the older laptop and although it has the...
  34. C

    Will the Samsung 840 Evo work on Dell Vostro 3500?

    Hello, I just want to know if the Samsung 840 Evo will work on my Dell Vostro 3500 Here is the SSD (http://products.ncix.com/detail/samsung-840-evo-series-mz-7te120bw-120gb-2-5in-sata-iii-internal-ssd-single-unit-version-0c-87760-1019.htm)
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    Dell Vostro 2520 Graphic Card

    Hi Can anyone confirm me which is the default inbuilt graphic card sold with dell vostro 2520 (core i3). I saw the tech specs on dell website. here is the link http:// They have written it as : "Intel® HD Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (depends on processor selected)--for ICC" Can anyone...
  36. A

    laptop DELL VOSTRO 1510 ... VGA is not working on external monitor, need help

    laptop DELL VOSTRO 1510 ... VGA is not working on external monitor, need help...VGA of my laptop does not work on the external monitor with VGA, is there might be VGA problem or my laptop settings? Help wanted.... Thanks
  37. M

    how do you turn on your bluetooth on dell vostro 1500

    i don't know how to activate it
  38. prasadkothavale

    Can i install windows 8 on Dell Vostro 2520 UBUNTU variant ?

    Going to buy ubuntu variants of Dell Vostro 2520 (http://www.flipkart.com/dell-vostro-2520-laptop-3rd-gen-ci3-4gb-500gb-ubuntu/p/itmdhjvpfgz7ferf?pid=COMDHJVNHHPUY9JS) as it is much more cheaper than windows...
  39. S

    Can the Vostro 5470 be modded or upgraded to have 2 hard drives?

    I have recently purchased a Vostro 5470 and I would like to know whether I can have it modified to have 2 hard drive? Either having a HDD + mSSD combo or 2 SSD's Will putting a bigger mSSD enable the system to utilize 2 drives for storing and of course running programs like photoshop, etc...
  40. S

    is dell vostro 1015is soport for windows 8 operating systems

    i have dell vostro 1015 laptop,,is it is soport for windows 8 os,,
  41. saturnine23

    Laptop suddenly hangs despite fresh install (Dell Vostro 3400)

    Hi there, I have a Vostro 3400 that crashes without warning. It's an i5 running a fully patched and updated fresh install of Windows 7. I'll be doing something simple like browsing the web (one tab open in Firefox) or reading comics, and the computer will suddenly go completely unresponsive...
  42. P

    Dell Vostro 1510 Laptop Graphics Problem

    I have a problem with the screen just showing fuzzy horizontal lines or nothing at all. The laptop boots and I have no problem using an external monitor. My question is:- Is this likely to be a problem with the graphics chip on the motherboard or a problem with the screen. I have seen both items...
  43. S

    i have dell vostro 1550.and it is getting off suddenly.....

    am using dell vostro since one and half year...the problem which am facing is it is getting off suddenly...am not getting whethe the problem is with OS or Motherboard...i need clarification about this and what i suppose to do
  44. A

    Dell Vostro 3550 Webcam Problem - HELP

    My laptops webcam has suddenly stopped working. I've checked the drivers, I've re-installed dell webcam central and nothing is getting it to work again. Does anyone know what i can do to solve this issue?
  45. P

    dell vostro 1014 black screen

    my dell vostro 1014 screen goes black.when I connect it to external monitor then I found my laptop working fine.what should be the problem
  46. B

    Internet not working on vostro laptop windows 7

    When trying to access the internet on my laptop, it shows that I have internet but when clicking internet explorer it stays in a frozen white stage with the words " your last browsing session closed unexpectedly." Is this due to a virus or something else because the shortcut to itunes works...
  47. H

    how do you turn on your bluetooth on dell vostro 1510

    HOW do you turn on your bluetooth on your laptop? can you help me please
  48. R

    its urgent pls tell me, which one is better dell vostro 2420 or toshiba satelite m840x4213?

    i want to buy a laptop in budget of 35K i have choose two Dell Vostro 2420 Laptop (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Linux) and another is Toshiba Satellite M840-X4213 Laptop (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win7 HB). suggest me which one is better operating system is not a issue to me
  49. S

    Dell Vostro Shut Down and won't Restart (at all)

    Hello....and thanks in advance for reading and offering to help. My Dell Vostro 1500 has been working fine until last night. I was working with AC power.....and at one point (with no other symptoms) it just shut off. It is now dead. Pressing the "On" button yields nothing....no blue...
  50. C

    Dell Vostro won't turn on

    Hey all I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with a friends laptop. It's a Dell vostro 3360 and the problem is that it wont go past post. They were originally using a power brick that wasn't made for this computer it was a Bestek BTA07C1 70 watt. So I ordered 1 made for this laptop it was an...
  51. N

    Please Help Laptop Prob

    How do I get drivers for a dell vostro 1000 to install windows 7
  52. G

    Heat sink compatibiliy problem

    I want to ask if the heat-sink of Dell Vostro 1015 is compatible with Dell Vostro 1088. I don't have the part number. Please help me out.
  53. J

    trying to reset to Factory Default but....(Dell Vostro 1000)

    issues with dell vostro 1000 1) I do not have a reset option when I hit the F8 key and I finally am able to get windows xp (yeah I know) to reload but when it does and I should be able to click on my account I find my curser is frozen. This is an old laptop of my son's. He was trying to...
  54. F

    Laptop gaming on a dell vostro 5460

    so i got a dell vostro 5460... http://www.dell.com/th/p/vostro-5460/pd just a day old and i tried skyrim on it,works like a charm... But when the game begins, my fan gets louder and the laptop gets hotters... i know it is normal, just please if someone could tell me if it will be safe to play...
  55. J

    Dell Vostro 1520 Flashing numlock

    my dell vostro doesnt start. the numlock flashes and caps and scroll lock remains lit. i checked the service manual it says to replace motherboard which i did. didnt help. then i replaced cpu with P8700 still doesnt work. my rams are 2x2GB 667MHz. what can be the problem? Please help.
  56. S

    dell vostro processer cooling fan

    i am getting error code 3700.0118 fan speed is incorrect what can i do to correct problem
  57. N

    Laptop slow lately and keeps crashing games

    Laptop is a Dell Vostro 3300 with old i3. It has been dragging a bit recently (last couple of months) even when just browsing. Biggy for me though is that games are crashing after just a few minutes. I'm guessing that this is due to overheating. Been playing Team Fortress on the laptop quite...
  58. C

    Do i need a boot disk for my dell vostro 3400 when i put new hard drive in

    im putting a new hard drive in my dell vostro 3400 i dont have my cd/dvds that came with it when i bought it new do i need any of them to boot up if so which one and where do i get one at
  59. P

    Sound card driver dell vostro

    Hello, Paul here. My stock speakers with my Dell Vostro 460 worked, then stopped working then...magically started working again and now they work on everyone's computer except mine. I have tried other computer speakers and you can hear the "pop" of them connecting, yet they just don't work...
  60. A

    Dell web cam central driver

    Hello, which driver should i install to use dell web cam central. my laptop model is dell vostro 1450