Dell Inspiron N5110 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N5110 Support Question
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Question posted by shga on August 28th, 2014
Dell N5110 Laptop Dead No Lights On Ac Or Battery Wont Start
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 20th, 2014 2:06 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 5
... 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 Indicators 30 Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... Computer
When positioning your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to the computer.
5
The computer turns on . INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about...not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. You should never place your Dell Inspiron laptop.
Setup Guide - Page 8
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer.
6 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
...of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com.
NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for more... features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system specific information.
9
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... 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 ...files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
10 You can be used to restore your ...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 73.
NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
Setup Guide - Page 14
... 1. To access the Internet you must be within the network of purchase. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. NOTE: Installing a SIM... the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Install the...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... Your Inspiron Laptop
To enable wireless display:
1. Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to Existing Adapter.
NOTE: You can purchase one from support.dell.com. The Intel Wireless Display window appears.
2. Select Connect to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...read.
3 Optical drive eject button - For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 40.
2 Optical drive light - Use to open when you insert a disc and it does not open the optical-drive tray.
4 Emergency eject hole - ...For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 40.
5
Audio-out/Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1 Optical drive -
Setup Guide - Page 25
.... NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains.
23
Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. The USB PowerShare
feature allows you.... To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
Setup Guide - Page 29
Provides faster data transmission between your computer.
2
Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1 Security cable slot - Connects your computer to power the computer and
charge the battery.
27 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network.
3
USB 3.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device
if you buy a security cable, ensure that it...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power indicator light - For more information on the
power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data.
Turns on page 14.
29 NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on .
3
Battery status light -
A solid white light
indicates that wireless is enabled. A solid
white light...
Setup Guide - Page 32
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Status Lights and Indicators
Battery Status Light
AC adapter Battery
Indicator light status solid white
off
solid amber off
Computer state(s)
on/standby/off/ hibernate
on/standby/off/ hibernate
on/standby
on/standby/off/ hibernate
Battery charge status charging
fully charged
low battery (
Setup Guide - Page 33
..., click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5.
Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 59. Disabling Battery Charging
You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...and Zoom features. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. The light on page 38.
3 Touch pad - For more information on the multimedia... key row on a mouse.
33 Provides the functionality of your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. The dual display enable or disable key...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... the Windows Mobility Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as
brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on page 64. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
5
Windows Mobility Center button -
NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn off the display.
Setup Guide - Page 48
... cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and lift the top cover. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com.
46 Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. To remove the top cover: 1. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing...
Setup Guide - Page 52
... the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2.
Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion.
To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of the...
Setup Guide - Page 61
..., and to verify that the computer turns on properly.
• Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84).
59 The display may not be responding.
• Press the power button until the computer turns off - Solving Problems
Power Problems...
Setup Guide - Page 98
INSPIRON
Index
A
airflow, allowing 5
B
backup and recovery 53 battery status light 29
C
calling Dell 82 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing)
to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 84 customer service 77
96
D
DataSafe Local Backup Basic 71 Professional 72
DellConnect 77 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Dell Stage 54 Dell Support...
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