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Question posted by jpulche on January 31st, 2015

My New Inspiron 3847 Does Nothing For About Two Minutes After Power On Then Boot

then it boots normally. What could be the problem?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 31st, 2015 5:20 PM
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It's not abnormal, go here for some insight to the boot process & the reasons it takes a little time to start.

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Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 1

... this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. and is a trademark of Dell Inc. A00 Regulatory model: D16M | Type: D16M001 Computer model: Inspiron 3847 NOTE: The images in the U.S. and other countries...
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 2

... . Microphone port Connect an external microphone to open or close the optical drive tray. Power button Press to put the computer in Sleep state if it is turned on when the... Specifications Front Front Back Views Optical-drive cover Microphone port USB 2.0 ports (2) Headphone port Power button Optical-drive eject button Media-card reader Hard-drive activity light Back panel Optical-drive ...
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 3

... slot Connect a security cable to the interior of the power supply. Specifications Views Front Back Power supply light Power supply diagnostic button Power cable port Security-cable slot Padlock rings Back Back panel Back panel Expansion-card slots Power supply light Indicates power availability of your computer. Power supply diagnostic button Press to turn on any installed...
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 5

... Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 367.74 mm (14.5 in) 175 mm (6.9 in) 439.5 mm (17.3 in) 7.9 kg (17.41 lb) NOTE: The weight of your desktop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader...
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 7

Views Memory Connector Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Two internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets DDR3 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 8

... Two USB 2.0 ports • One microphone port • One headphone port Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 9

Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board Dell Wireless-N 1705 and Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 10

... 625 • NVIDIA GeForce GT 635 Shared system memory 1024 MB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 11

Views Audio Controller Type Specifications Realtek Audio Codec ALC662VD Intel 5.1 channel HD Audio (integrated) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 12

...+/-RW Two 3.5-inch drive bay for SATA hard drives (includes hybrid) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 13

... (MMC) • MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) • xD-Picture Card (XD) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Specifications - Page 15

... drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 1

Inspiron 3847 Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 3847 Regulatory model: D16M Regulatory type: D16M001
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 2

Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage ...
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 5

Replacing the Front I/O Panel 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the Power-Button Module 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the Power-Button Module 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Removing the Chassis Fan 40 Prerequisites 40 Procedure 40 Replacing the Chassis Fan 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 41 ...
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 6

Procedure 48 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Removing the Power-Supply Unit 50 Prerequisites 50 Procedure 50 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 51 Procedure 51 Postrequisites 51 Removing the System Board 52 Prerequisites 52 Procedure 53 Replacing the System Board 54 Procedure 54 Postrequisites 54 ...
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 7

... shut-down . While you work surface is unplugged, press and hold the power button for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your computer. CAUTION: To... against electrostatic discharge. After you finish working inside the computer. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before connecting to open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-...
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 10

..., read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. Inside View of Your Computer 2 1 3 4 5 1 power supply 3 front bezel 5 card retention bracket 2 optical drive 4 primary hard-drive 10 | Technical Overview
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 23

...practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard-drive. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with...the chassis. 3 Slide the primary hard-drive assembly out of the computer. 1 2 3 4 1 power cable 3 primary hard-drive assembly 2 data cable 4 screws (2) Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 23 ...
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 25

... Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive. 3 Slide the primary hard-drive assembly into the computer. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with the screw...

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