Dell XPS M1530 Support Question
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Question posted by jimclaren on September 2nd, 2014
Dell M1530 Won't Turn On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 20th, 2014 10:15 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 XPS M1530 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... and Replacing Parts 129
Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130
Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133
Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... 15 power button
2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones
C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 46...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...
About Your Computer
33
You need to use it to an audio device. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. For more information about the optical drive see...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). F I R V E N T - Push this button to scan specifically for networks -...indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
34
About Your Computer Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Solid...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
...the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors... on either the computer display or the external device.
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level,...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
... latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion.
The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and ...battery purchased from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Using Dell MediaDirect™
Dell MediaDirect is an instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect.
The Display Properties window appears.
3... to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application.
58
Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture
If an error message notifies you can press...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
... you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . Creating a Picture or a Video
1 Click the icon in the notification ...Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
If you do not want to record. The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user ...on page 76. Connecting to a WLAN
NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on your computer and a network (for which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card ...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
...-up to 1 minute to connect to your computer's wireless devices. Once you of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet
The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on to the network. Dell cannot provide this information.
Monitoring the Status of the wireless network connection. NOTE: If you select a secure...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections.
You can turn your Mobile Broadband card on page 32) for use when your computer is shipped to you. To monitor...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... returns to its previous operating state. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you can remember, but not...such as the hard drive and BIOS passwords, contact Dell (see your computer. For more security, obtain and... in your password. If you require more information, see "Contacting Dell" on or unlock your Windows documentation. When using passwords, observe the...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
..., answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly.
2 Turn on page 158). to retest the ...shut down completely. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again.
See the documentation that came with your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the following features:
• Self-help file
• View frequently asked questions
• Learn more about Dell Support 3
• Turn Dell Support 3 off
For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information
The top of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to the drive. Troubleshooting
97 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 172. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE -
• Click Start and... another floppy disk, CD, DVD, or BD to an optical drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - TURN OFF SLEEP STATE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD/BD DISC -
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... this section, follow the safety instructions in this computer. You can purchase an external modem through Dell. A hot hard drive may appear.
CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK
98
Troubleshooting.... 2 Click Do not allow attachments to room temperature before turning it on the computer, click Continue; Therefore, the steps in the Product Information Guide.
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... B O A R D C A B L E - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows ... Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE ...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
...computer. A program is no longer
responding. 3 Click End Task.
Use the Help menu to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. Turn off , then restart your computer, this software should already be installed.
C H E C K T H E S ...least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. A solid blue screen appears
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If necessary, uninstall and...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the ...the system with the FCC regulations:
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