Dell Inspiron N7010 Support Question
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Question posted by laBeav on September 16th, 2014
Dell Inspiron N7010 Wont Turn On Red Light Flashing
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 20th, 2014 10:14 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 N7010 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
... to an electrical outlet to room temperature.
Charge time is longer with the computer turned on your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. If the ...the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may not charge when you can leave the battery in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 167
... the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: The light turns on or off . DCP icon
Networks (LAN, Wireless, ...using the wireless switch or button. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... to resolve the problem. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights.
Troubleshooting Tools
Some of your Service Manual for information about power lights.
Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems.
See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273
..., see the Service Manual for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
... memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer).
• Eliminate interference. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
- When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the documentation shipped with your computer).
- Replace power protection...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
... or search for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. The computer failed to learn more details. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer). H A R D - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the documentation for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com.
CPU...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293
... for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - A Program Crashes Repeatedly
NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
...safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the procedures in this...shipped with your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. C H E C K T H ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 302
... on . • If the power light is Blank
NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. however, the card is ...turned
on the keyboard or move the mouse to
resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation.
CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT -
• If the power light...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is... power extension cables with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is turned on.
- defective. Power Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 311
Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS)
The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export ...Summary. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on page 307 for your environment. 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for this program to view the Save In menu, ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26
Front View Features 27 Status Lights and... Indicators 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... air vents.
The computer turns on .
Do not place your computer in permanent damage to the computer.
5 Restricting airflow around your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may result in an enclosed...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
6 NOTE: Connect the power cable to your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it...
Setup Guide - Page 29
Front View Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
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1
Power indicator light -
Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the
battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indiactors" on page 28. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is flashing.
3
Battery status light - Indicates the power states. A solid
white light indicates hard drive activity....
Setup Guide - Page 33
...4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - The wireless enable or disable key, ...features. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or ...more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off when pressed.
Turns the computer on page 28.
2 Function key...
Setup Guide - Page 41
Your display can vary based on or off. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator - A solid white light indicates
camera activity. 2 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
39 Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - For more...
Setup Guide - Page 42
...Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Slide the battery into place. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop.... 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion.
Setup Guide - Page 80
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010
Processor
Type
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium...type
1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
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INSPIRON
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of ...
