Dell Inspiron 1440 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1440 Support Question
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Question posted by millerty on December 15th, 2011
Power Issue
The laptop willnot power up even without the battery in it. The transformer has a blue light so it appears good.
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on December 27th, 2011 3:58 AM
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The port on your motherboard where the charger plugs in could have gone bad. This can happen over time from use. However, it could also be the AC adapter/charger (even though the blue light comes on). Replacing the charger is a much easier (and much cheaper) option, so try that first.
Related Dell Inspiron 1440 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 144
... the taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. After hundreds of the power remaining on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... to run a more complete system test to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby.
Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems.
See your computer.
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Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved.
Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to indicate status and problems.
See your...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
...ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN
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Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop.... THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. Ensure that require a 130...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 294
...pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements ... Next.
→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
3 A solid blue screen appears
TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other Software Problems
CHECK THE...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 346
...memory chip capacity that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. kilobyte - local area network - local bus...WAN). A bay that equals 1024 bits. K
Kb - kilobit - A unit of frequency that emits light to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A command requiring you to a building or a few nearby ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Pad Gestures 20
Media Controls 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28
Solving Problems 30 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 32 Memory...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1440 laptop and connecting peripherals. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in...
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer on battery power.
6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into...
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
7
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Press the Power Button
8
Setup Guide - Page 11
...NOTE: It is preconfigured with the computer turned on the
The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears.
2. Select one of the following:
--Enable Bluetooth
--Enable Wireless LAN
3. Doing so ... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. key on :
1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Windows Vista® Setup
If you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your ...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If WLAN adapter is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for ...
Setup Guide - Page 13
Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 4. Under Network and Internet, click Connect
to the Internet. ... Internet connection, you need to connect to your router. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
1.
Click Start → Connect To.
3. Save and close any open files, and...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Right Side Features
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7 INSPIRON
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Your Inspiron 1440 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices.
Setup Guide - Page 15
... disc (optional). Opens the optical drive.
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USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1
ExpressCard slot - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Connects to a pair... wired and wireless
communications, multimedia, and security features. Connects to a
powered speaker or sound system.
3
Audio in the slot; Provides support for...light - Supports 34 mm ExpressCards.
Setup Guide - Page 17
... to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
15 Connects to power the computer and charge
the battery.
3
VGA connector - NOTE: Before you
are using a wired network.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector.
4
Network connector - Connects...
Setup Guide - Page 19
...Hi Density-SD
• Memory Stick
3
Power/Battery indicator light -
The computer is in standby mode.
• Off - The computer is in standby mode.
• Solid amber - The computer is off or in hibernate mode. a battery
• Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Integrated single analog microphone - The battery charge is charging.
• Blinking white...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... on your computer. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in your operating system to configure the power settings on . Customizing Your Energy...Personalize appearance and sounds window.
Customizing the Desktop
You can use the power options in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer to change the appearance, ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... System
and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. In the User...Back up files or Back up files: 1. This power option saves power on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
• Power saver - Click Start a new transfer or Continue ...
Setup Guide - Page 36
... solid blue screen appears - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Press simultaneously.
2. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button...
Lockups and Software Problems
If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Click Applications...
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