Dell Inspiron 1546 Support Question
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Question posted by maShaZOK on September 19th, 2014
Dell 1546 Will Not Turn On
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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 1546 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 63
...: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Cleaning the Touch Pad
1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen)
Turning the Touch... Other
Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices.
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 107
...To learn more about shutting down the message.
HINT: If an error message is turned back on. You may be displayed. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue... error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. If an... Your system administrator
• support.dell.com.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 126
...) Cleaning Your Computer
Before You Start
Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...keyboard. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided.
For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 143
...the battery charge on your laptop computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps:
1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect ...possible connector damage. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off .
3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. CAUTION...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
... not charge when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on your laptop computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours.
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or ... status.
These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights.
This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the procedures...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Computer Base Features 24... Drive 30
Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 39
Solving Problems 40 Beep Codes 40 Network Problems 41 Power Problems 41 ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... allow dust to overheat. The computer turns on all other sides. See the Service Manual at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot.
INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com.
9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up... take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... your computer, such as when you are asked to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight.
11 Ensure that your selection appears on the keyboard again to disable all radios. Press the wireless key on . 2. Wireless enabled
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Wireless disabled
To disable wireless: Press the wireless key...
Setup Guide - Page 14
....
12
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.
• If you...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
2 Touch pad buttons (2) - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information on keyboard, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. ... move the cursor, drag or move selected
items, and left - and right-click functions like those on page 26.
25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1 Keyboard - It supports the Scroll and Zoom features.
Setup Guide - Page 35
... Guide available on
selections you made when purchasing your computer, your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
33 Provides high quality sound for video conferencing
and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when...
Setup Guide - Page 36
... use batteries from Dell.
To replace the battery: Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers.
WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and...
Setup Guide - Page 38
...account, and upload or download files.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Check your ...purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images.
...
Setup Guide - Page 39
... area of the desktop.
2.
Windows® 7
1. To customize your Dell computer provides three default options:
• Balanced/Dell Recommended - Right-click an open area of the desktop.
2. Saves power...on your computer window and learn more about your customization options.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Customizing the Desktop
You can use the power options in your operating system...
Setup Guide - Page 41
Enter a title for the category from the
Select an image: box. 4.
Personalize the Dock
1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. Right-click the category or icon on the screen.
You can personalize the Dock by:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing ...
Setup Guide - Page 74
... need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model
Memory
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546
Computer Information
Processor types
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual...
Comprehensive Specifications - Page 1
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications
This document provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help ...
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