Dell Inspiron 1546 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1546 Support Question
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Question posted by kathymitchell59 on December 23rd, 2011
My Laptop Is Powering Up But Will Shut Off?
my laptop will powerup and then shut off, we just bought a new ac adapter thinking that might be the problem but apparently not. Could it be the battery if not what else could be the problem
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on December 27th, 2011 3:38 PM
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Flip it over. Inspect the vents. Are they blocked? Blow them out with compressed air CAREFULLY. Is the CPU fan running? You should be able to hear it.
Despite the name, laptops work best when NOT on your lap. The airtflow gets blocked by fabric and overheat can happen quickly. Does it do the same on a flat table?
You more than likely are overheating and need a new CPU fan. http://www.batterysupport.com/dell-inspiron-1546-fan-p-393896.html
Disassembly and replacement instructions: https://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1546/en/sm/index.htm
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Related Dell Inspiron 1546 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 142
... to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining
Your Computer for the First Time
Power Meter icon
The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to adjust optimize your computer...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 143
... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with extreme care. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off .
3 Slide...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 145
Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level.
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
145
If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery
When you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. If the battery runs completely out of...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
..., the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is fully charged.
A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
Click the icon to room temperature. Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your battery). After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you can operate your computer using battery power...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
... docking station. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337).
NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 279
... MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE.
WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.
WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337).
System board failure may be defective.
Connect the correct AC adapter. THE...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 280
... 337).
***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. -
... In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Ensure that the processor you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 339
... to each device attached to control display brightness. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary
Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or...
Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the 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 Side Features 18 Front Side Features 20...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
Do not store your Inspiron™ laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. See the Service Manual at...
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer.
6 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 an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1 Security cable slot -
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device if
you are using a wired network.
19 Connects your computer.
2
AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge
the battery.
3
USB...
Setup Guide - Page 23
The light indicates the following states when the
computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. 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 -
Setup Guide - Page 36
... explosion. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock
position until it clicks into place.
34 This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter).
Turn off the computer and...
Setup Guide - Page 40
....
1. Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard. Windows® 7
1.
Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To transfer information to a new computer: Windows Vista®
NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if...
Setup Guide - Page 43
... is off - Power Problems
If the power light is loose or damaged. Solving Problems
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is lost -
The computer is either turned off or in hibernate state.
• Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet.
• If the AC adapter is plugged...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69.)
If the power light is breathing white and the computer is not responding -
If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is in standby state or the display may not be responding.
• Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery...
Setup Guide - Page 76
...Input current
1.5 A
(maximum)
Input frequency 50-60 Hz
Output power
90 W Basic Specifications
Battery
Type and dimensions:
9-cell "smart" lithium ion
Depth
76.7 mm... VDC
74
Battery
Charge time (approximate): Operating time
Coin-cell battery
4 hours (when the computer is turned off)
varies depending on operating conditions
CR-2032
AC Adapter
NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for ...
Setup Guide - Page 81
Index
A
AC adapter size and weight 75
airflow, allowing 5
B
backups creating 38
C
calling Dell 67 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 ... 38 DellConnect 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 55 Dell Diagnostics 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 53 Dell Support Center 47 Dell Support Website 64
79
INSPIRON
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 5
... Weight 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate) Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range
Operating Storage
76.7 mm (3.02 inches) 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) 221.0 mm (8.70 inches...
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