Dell Inspiron N5110 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N5110 Support Question
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Question posted by tpjcmcc on September 24th, 2014
Dell Inspiron 5110 Cannot Start
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 20th, 2014 2:05 PM
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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 4
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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
... a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.
Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop. Fan noise is powered on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
Setup Guide - Page 11
... optimal performance of your computer available at the time of purchase. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... 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 you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... at support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 73. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system...
Setup Guide - Page 19
...to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: You can purchase one from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The ... can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com.
17 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
To enable wireless display:
1.
Setup Guide - Page 20
...up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to a network.
5. Click Start → Control Panel. 4.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your ISP or cellular... and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup.
18
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...can help you get one.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. ...If you do not have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact...
Setup Guide - Page 33
...: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 59. Click Start . 3.
Disabling Battery Charging
You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
31 Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light
Indicator light status
solid white breathing...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...with the < > key on the function key row on the
button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - The light on the keyboard.
4 Touch pad buttons -
The touch pad...of a mouse to turn on page 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see
"Status Lights and Indicators" on a ...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... so on or turn off the display.
Dell Support Center button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system.
35 NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 64. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
5
Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center...
Setup Guide - Page 38
To change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse...touch pad to stop auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes:
Auto Scroll Vertical -
Auto Scroll Horizontal -
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Touch Pad Gestures
NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Scroll
Allows you to ...
Setup Guide - Page 48
... the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com.
46 To remove the top cover: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional)
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
Setup Guide - Page 50
Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. 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 Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Align the top cover on the display back. 2.
Setup Guide - Page 52
... it over. 2. To remove the battery: 1.
This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position.
50 ...WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... Your Inspiron Laptop
Software ...as for software installed on to music and Internet radio stations. For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. Check your purchase order for logging on your..., listen to a Windows account or secure websites). This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to ...
Setup Guide - Page 56
... download songs when connected to the Internet.
• YouPaint - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Stage
The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your computer.
• Music - The following are the applications available on Dell Stage.
• Minimize -
You can customize Dell Stage as follows:
• Rearrange an application shortcut - Select the settings...
Setup Guide - Page 68
... that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
In the search results, select the option that the device you contact Dell for technical assistance. To start the search.
3. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so...
Setup Guide - Page 90
Computer Model
Memory
Dell Inspiron N5110
Computer Information
System chipset Mobile Intel 6 Series
Memory module connector
Memory...up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the ...
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