Dell Inspiron N5110 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N5110 Support Question
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Question posted by innosuj on September 17th, 2014
Dell Insprion N5110 Wont Turn Boot
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 20th, 2014 10:12 AM
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When a laptop won't power on, it's often because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or the motherboard/system board. Without being able to troubleshoot the laptop, it's almost impossible to say for sure which of the components is causing the problem.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Dell Inspiron N5110 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 5
...Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26
Front View Features 28 Status Lights and... Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
Setup Guide - Page 7
...dust to accumulate in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop. Fan noise is powered on .
INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer... cause a fire.
The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and...
Setup Guide - Page 12
...be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ... or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Follow the instructions on page 73. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
NOTE: For information on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains.
23 In such cases, turn off or in
sleep state.
NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device ... - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
USB 2.0 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 31
Turns on page 30. For more information on the
power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14.
29 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power indicator light - For more information on
the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 30.
2
Hard drive activity light -
A solid
white ...
Setup Guide - Page 33
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light
Indicator light status
solid white breathing white off
Computer state(s)
on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2.
NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...Dell Touch pad icon in this row. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or
disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase
and
decrease
keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn...like those on page 30.
2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - NOTE: To enable or disable ...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... computers running the Windows operating system.
35
NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn off the display.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
5
Windows Mobility Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as
brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so...
Setup Guide - Page 42
...side up, in the optical drive: 1. Pull out the optical drive tray. 3. To open or close it. Turn off the computer. 2. To place a disc in the center of the optical drive tray and snap the disc ....
CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Using the Optical Drive
CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open ...
Setup Guide - Page 48
... Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional)
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures the top cover to the display back cover. 3. Slide and lift the top cover. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com.
46 Turn...
Setup Guide - Page 50
Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover:
NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover.
48 Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place.
Setup Guide - Page 52
... shipped with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of ...battery into place. 2. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3.
Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2.
Do not use a ...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... secure websites). This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your own CDs/DVDs, listen to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 55
... the instructions on your desktop.
2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems... theft, fire, or natural disasters.
To schedule backups:
1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your computer using ...
Setup Guide - Page 68
... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears.
Turn on page 61 and run Dell Diagnostics before you run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the search field...
Setup Guide - Page 73
... newly added internal hardware. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Disconnect all regions. then, shut down your computer.
4.
Turn on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on...
Setup Guide - Page 76
...photos, music files, and so on the computer.
2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up all data on certain computers...option. Turn on . Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: Dell Factory ...
Setup Guide - Page 90
Computer Model
Memory
Dell Inspiron N5110
Computer Information
System chipset Mobile Intel 6 Series
Memory module connector
Memory module capacities
two user-accessible SODIMM connectors
1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
Processor types
Intel ...
