Dell Inspiron 1440 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1440 Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Dell Inspiron 1440.Need a Dell Inspiron 1440 manual? We have 3 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by alvaradojulio93 on August 31st, 2013
My Dell 1440 Pp42l Wont Turn On
The person who posted this question about this Dell product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on August 31st, 2013 10:16 PM
kcmjr
Member since:
May 5th, 2011 Points: 4,254,255
Member since:
May 5th, 2011 Points: 4,254,255
You really should leave a LOT more detail with your question. It's hard to diagnose issues with a 7 word explenation.
So, here goes... Typically this is due to a defective battery. Some laptops, (and I haven't worked on this model before so I don't know) will NOT run without the battery being installed, some will. Try removing the battery and plugging in the power cord. Does it turn on? If so the battery is shot.
Are there any indicators lit when the power cord is in? If not, it could be a bad power adapter. Try taking it into a local Staples, or computer shop and having them check the power adapter (should be no cost for that).
Does it make any noises? Beeps, clicks, grinding noises, anything? If so it may be turning on but the screen is just not working. Try plugging in an external video monitor. Does that help? If so the screen is dead and should be replaced. You can search youtube.com for instructions on how to replace it yourself but I would have a professional tech do it if I were you.
Lastly, it could just have died an untimely death. Best way to determine that is have a professional PC tech look it over.
Hope that helps...
Licenses & Certifications: Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Novell, FCC RF & Amateur Radio licensed.
Related Dell Inspiron 1440 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 63
...touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together...). Cleaning the Touch Pad
1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom
NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
In the Gestures tab, ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 107
....
Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. This will help you are started.... page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125
• Your system administrator
• support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Starting Your Computer in Safe ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 126
...safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come... drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
If you notice problems, such as an overview...cleaning the media.
126
Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet.
Do not ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 143
... a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your computer using any other computers with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off .
3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer.
The battery...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
... in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions
As of time.
You can operate your laptop computer from being...room temperature. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager
You can use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
..., keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems.
See... include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
...help identify the problem. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - See... HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the documentation for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard.
Troubleshooting
275
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281
... image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Dell™ computers. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" in one of the procedures in the system setup program and is active. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your hard drive or...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 301
... lists the correct device for Laptop Computers
CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS -
1 ...your computer). Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is...M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen.
Troubleshooting
301 C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch ... Problems 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34
Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support Center 36 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
Setup Guide - Page 7
INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat.
Restricting the airflow can ... or the computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Inspiron 1440 laptop and connecting peripherals. The computer turns on .
Setup Guide - Page 11
... radios.
9 To turn off wireless, press again to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable.
Select one of the following:
--Enable Bluetooth
--Enable Wireless LAN
3. Click OK. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Windows Vista® Setup
If you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your Dell computer is...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... a dial-up your original order, you do not have a service outage.
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an ISP. To ...Contact your ISP information ready.
If you can help you get one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the external...
Setup Guide - Page 14
The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. INSPIRON
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Your Inspiron 1440 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. Right Side Features
123 4
12
56
7
Setup Guide - Page 19
...charge status. The computer is on steadily or blinks to charge the battery.
• Off - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Integrated single analog microphone - The computer is off or in standby mode.
• Solid amber -...for video chatting and voice recording.
2
7-in-1 Media Card Reader - Turns on .
• Blinking white - The battery charge is in hibernate mode
17
Setup Guide - Page 21
... the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray (optional), and media playback. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Keyboard - For more information about the keyboard, see the...
Setup Guide - Page 25
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Play the previous track or chapter
Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc
23
Setup Guide - Page 27
... Display - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Left digital array ...microphone (optional) - Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... shipped with your computer. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place.
27
Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. To remove the battery:
1. This...
Setup Guide - Page 30
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in your customization options.
Entertainment and Multimedia
You can use ..., to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support...
