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Question posted by k9navphotoc on September 6th, 2014

My Dellinspiron 1546 Laptop Wont Power Up

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Answer #1: Posted by cooltechagent on September 6th, 2014 12:36 PM
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Please unplug battery and adapter. Press and hold power button for 10 seconds and plugin adapter only. Turn on the system. Hope it helps.



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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 8

.... . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen ...106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 11

11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19

... XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20

... 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 104

... If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of power management, that came with your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 ...learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 107

... the corners of the display to start in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Also, you have shut down your computer. This ...programs will help you are started. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 128

...one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust indexing options - index options to help you find what ... to view security, application, and system events to check for laptop computers. Local Security Policy - Event Viewer - disable some of system services, event viewer, ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 136

... Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 137

... • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may take a short time to the arrow...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 138

...power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power...• Press the power button. • ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 141

... the device is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 142

... time depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery ... • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your ...
Setup Guide - Page 5

...Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right Side Features 16 Left ...Features 36 Dell Dock 39 Solving Problems 40 Beep Codes 40 Network Problems 41 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems 43 Lockups and Software Problems 44 Using Support Tools 47...
Setup Guide - Page 7

... accumulate in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is powered on. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should never place your Inspiron laptop may result in the air vents. Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while...
Setup Guide - Page 8

... 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 an electrical outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter...
Setup Guide - Page 10

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Setup Guide - Page 21

...are using a wired network. 19 Connects to an AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such ...works with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide - Page 23

Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter Solid white on off/hibernate charging 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Breathing white standby >10% Solid amber on/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
Setup Guide - Page 30

Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform... For function key, press + the required function key. Press < > to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. In the Function Key Row, select...
Setup Guide - Page 39

... 7 1. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to configure the power settings on your desktop: Windows Vista® 1. The Microsoft Windows operating system ...Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper...

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