Help, my Dell Inspiron won't turn on.

Question

Hello everyone,
my Dell Inspiron 2650 laptop is not working anymore.
After pressing the power button, the fan usually turns on, the optical drive works too, but the screen remains black, nothing. The hard drive doesn't spin.
It seems to me that all the hardware does not have power except for the fan, the optical drive, and the network card.
I have tried removing the hard drive, the battery, the memory, the DVD, but the situation remains the same.
Is there anyone who can help me?
Thank you very much!

Jean · Accepted Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your reply,
Here is my procedure:
After pressing the power button, the fans spin, I can open and close the DVD drive, then insert a disc, the drive spins, so I know at least the drive has power.
If I plug a network cable into another computer, the network card lights up, so I know the network card is also receiving power.
The battery is well charged and can be charged when I plug in the AC adapter.
All of that seems normal.
But the problem is the hard drive is not spinning (I don’t hear it spinning, the light is not on), the screen remains black, nothing, and the keyboard does not work.
Do you perhaps know what the problem might be?
Thank you very much!

llaryan · Answer

Hello,
Your procedure is not clear: I suppose you have plugged your laptop into a power source:
1) Your screen is black, okay: see if you can connect an external monitor to it (graphics port at the back)
2) How did you check that your optical drive and network card were working: did you try them on another laptop, any lights?
3) The memory must not be removed!! otherwise, you'll never get anything!
(essential for the machine)
4) If the monitor you connected shows the usual displays: it's your screen and unless you change it with a professional or get another laptop, there's no other solution.
5) If there is nothing: try changing the memory, the processor: if one of the tests works, you know the solution
Otherwise: more serious the motherboard.

Mohamed · Answer

Hello,

Personally, I have a Dell Latitude laptop and what you describe seems similar to the symptoms of my PC, except that it happens to me two times out of three. Honestly, I don't think it's your hard drive, because otherwise the PC would have thrown you a message like "no system disk" or "boot failure." I tried to figure out what could be causing the problem for mine, but I couldn't find anything, so I only see two possibilities for a black screen: either it's the RAM or it's the graphics card. Given that the latter is integrated into the motherboard, I hope it's the RAM, but it's still quite expensive, like 136 euros for 64 MB of SDRAM. So before anything, try turning your PC on and off until you get an image, and for safety, remove the hard drive; it will still work without it. Good luck!

js · Answer

Hello, I have an IBM ThinkPad T22 laptop and it won't turn on; nothing happens when I try to start it. This happened out of the blue; I went on vacation and when I came back, I tried to turn it on with no results. Thank you for helping me determine the cause of this issue.

max · Answer

Can someone help me? I might seem stupid, I just got a DELL 9300 as a gift and I don't know how to charge the battery. I haven't found a power connector on my DELL. Can someone help me?

Ekwador · Answer

I think there’s a connector right next to your VGA port (blue) on the back, isn’t there? -- Sam, you’re so stupid, Piotrek!

Bienvenu · Answer

Mine, as soon as I press the power button hard, the four LEDs light up and turn off immediately, then nothing works. Everything stops. This is a DELL Latitude 110L.

Bienvenu Raph · Answer

Dear Olivier,
Thank you for your advice, and I inform you that I have already pressed the power button for several minutes, but to no avail.
I will now try with the paste and see what happens.
Thank you so much.

C rayven · Answer

Always with a Dell Inspiron 5150, I manage to start it up, the battery and power lights come on, the hard drive spins, and I can even hear XP starting up.

But the catch is, the screen remains desperately black... nothing to do.

If anyone has an idea...

olivier · Answer

It looks like a driver issue with your graphics card....

However, if your screen is black right from the moment you turn on the PC, it's something else.

Try to see if it's a problem with the cable between your screen and your CPU. To do this, move your screen while the PC is running.

bienvenuraph · Answer

Dear friend Olivier,
My problem is different from what you think.
My laptop won't turn on. When I press the button, only the fan runs, that's all.
I changed the processor, nothing changed.
Now I wanted to try with the RAM and see what that will give.
Thank you for your assistance during this difficult time, and please keep me updated with any news.

olivier · Answer

Indeed, I have already encountered a similar problem and the RAM was to blame.

Upon starting the PC, an electrical impulse is sent to all the components. If an error code is returned by one of the components, the PC does not start or runs in vain.

olaiive · Answer

Hello,
for those who have small issues,
I'm looking to sell my 5150 which was working fine until I could no longer charge it (intermittent connection issue at the motherboard level)
I'm considering taking it apart and recovering the hard drive, etc...
see you soon

olivier · Answer

Hello, how much do you want for it? Is it indeed a desktop computer?

milum · Answer

Hello everyone, I have a small problem with my laptop, it's a Dell Latitude. I turn it on and it says "this computer system, dieseFQRBTOJ-595B, is protected by a password authentication system. You cannot access the data on this computer without the correct password.
Does anyone have any idea and please send it to me, that would be kind. See you soon.

titi333 · Answer

Hi  I'm interested because I have a black screen issue, but it works well with an external monitor  make me an offer  thank you

trunksc · Answer

Hello,

there are converters to connect 2.5 HDDs to a PC as if you were connecting them externally via the USB port:
External USB 2.0 IDE adapter for around 20 euros depending on the model.

Or this less expensive option, but you have to open the PC and connect it in place of a peripheral if all the IDE ports are used:
IDE 44-pin / IDE 40-pin adapter with Molex recovery for about 8 euros.

Phil · Answer

Hello, I have a DELL INSPIRION 8200, when I turn it on, it shows a weird, scrambled screen, and then it may or may not recover; I have to turn it off and on again or simply turn it on later. Previously, it had a virus problem that I resolved, but I'm wondering if the graphics card may have been affected by losing its drivers. I am waiting for an explanation and assistance as soon as possible.

Tambi · Answer

Thank you, Olivier.
No, no, my computer has never fallen or been hit, etc.; but it’s always when I transport it (carefully, neatly placed in the car, etc.) that it "does this" when I want to use it afterward...

Tambi · Answer

Thank you, Olivier.
No, no, my computer has never fallen or been hit, etc.; but it’s always when I transport it (carefully, neatly placed in the car, etc.) that it "does this" when I want to use it afterward...

tino · Answer

Hello,
I have a Dell Inspiron 5100. When I plug it into the power, it starts and emits strange beeping sounds, then it turns on and suddenly a message appears telling me that the machine is plugged in but the system does not support this current and that it is running on battery, whereas the battery is dead. It invites me to enter the BIOS setup to fix the problem, but the problem is that the machine shuts down.

Punishherself · Answer

Hello,

I have a huge problem, I have a Dell Latitude D510, but here's the thing: when I press the power button, it turns on (showing the Dell logo with the loading bar) but after loading, the computer does not respond anymore. I mean, the little cursor under MS-Dos is blinking, but nothing happens.

Could someone help me??

The worst part of all this is that it's my work computer, so I really don’t want to lose my data, but also, and above all, I want to quickly get out of this situation.

Could someone help me?? I would be very grateful!

Thanks to everyone who offers their help

PS: Sorry for the spelling mistakes, but I am slightly on edge and extremely anxious.

brave · Answer

Bonjour, mon problème c'est que l'installation de XP s'arrête à 34 minutes et mon portable c'est le Dell 2650.

riven · Answer

I don't know if it's worth responding... January 08....   I had the problem with the computer not charging, it's a bad connection. I opened it up and soldered a new homemade connector, now it's working again...

muse · Answer

Hi, I have exactly the same problem as you on the same computer. Did you finally find a solution? Thank you very much.

dootie · Answer

Hello,  A week ago I caught a virus, but I didn't fix the issue, no time? While using my computer, there were some lines on the screen and it got blurry. So I turned off the PC and when I tried to turn it back on, the screen was black although everything else seemed to work like the hard drive, the drive, and the mouse. So I connected it to an external monitor. The image is blurry, Dell appears, but it's blurry, starting in normal mode or safe mode and Windows XP all that is blurry and then nothing. Given that I believe the virus was virulent (I didn't even have access to system restore, my desktop had been modified and I could no longer change the desktop wallpaper either), is this due to the virus or the graphics card or the motherboard? Thank you in advance.

oscar · Answer

My Dell desktop computer keeps freezing, and I don't know why. Is it the motherboard, the animation, or the processor? It was interrupted by the power.  What can I do?

nabil · Answer

Good evening. From Morocco, I want to buy a Dell Inspiron T 5750, it doesn't exist on Dell.fr? For those who know it, please help me with your opinion. Thank you.

math · Answer

Hello,  I can no longer play DVDs, whether it's with Power DVD, Media Player, etc. What should I do?

ouz · Answer

Hello My Dell INSPIRON 5100 laptop has some issues, the keyboard hasn't been working properly for a while now. I really need help to get it repaired. SOMETIMES IT WRITES, SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T THANK YOU

touriste · Answer

Hello  I recommend that you disassemble it (remove the blue plate above the keyboard where the power buttons are by lifting on the right side, then remove the 4 screws, and unplug the connector)  Then, "tap" it upright on the table to get rid of all the leftover food you may have consumed lately, the cigarette ashes, the hair, the dust......... Give it a blast with compressed air to clean it well (definitely no water)  If it still doesn’t work, let me know, I should have a keyboard (even a screen, CD player, DVD burner, caddy...)

Fred · Answer

Hello,  I have a Dell Inspiron 2650, and it has a starting issue. When I press the button, it starts normally except that the screen doesn't turn on. If you hold it up to the light, you can see that it has started when you see the XP startup screen. I have to restart it at least 10-15 times before the screen turns on...  Another thing is that when the screen finally turns on, I can restart it without any problem because the screen stays on. The issue mainly comes back after it has been off for a while...  Does anyone have a solution? Thanks  Fred

enzodu851 · Answer

Clems · Answer

Sorry, but this post is becoming total nonsense.  In the end, what should I do if the screen of a DELL Inspiron is acting up?  I've opened it, but there are 2 cables going to the screen. The problem doesn't seem to come from the graphics card since the external screen works perfectly.  At best, where can I find a disassembly guide for my DELL Inspiron 9400?  Thank you

enzodu851 · Answer

Well, change the screen then .. Ptifred -- Before You Want to Find, Search. . .

mamak · Answer

C'est toi le vainqueur !

vincent · Answer

Dell Inspiron 8200 One day it suddenly shuts down; I can't turn it back on: the LEDs light up for about 1 second and then everything goes off again. Disassembly, inspection (looking for something that smells bad or is loose) and no results (I even have a screw left over that I don't know where to put!!!). But persistence is key! Actually, I press the button until the hard drive starts; it sometimes takes several (eternal) minutes, but it starts; and this has been the case for over two years!!! Fortunately, I don't use this laptop very often... Good luck!

aima13 · Answer

The problem comes from the power supply. For your laptop to start, you need to wait at least twenty minutes and then restart. You should go to a qualified technician.

johnsonne · Answer

Hi, equipment problem. If you're interested in the repair, here's my email: abouorne@yahoo.fr bye

Maxime · Answer

Hello, my computer doesn't start, it's a Dell Inspiron 5150. I think I was on Facebook and the screen froze for the first time. I thought I'd restart it, and the little - in the corner appeared, but my computer didn't boot. Anyway, I tried restarting it again, and then there was no image at all. The fan turns on for 4 seconds then stops, and after 15 seconds, the light in front goes off. I have to keep trying to restart it over and over again, and I don't understand the bug!

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There are several possibilities for this issue, it could be the RAM, the graphics card, the motherboard, or the power supply. I invite you to read this article, it will be useful for diagnosing the problem: http://teknaute.com/mon-pc-ne-sallume-plus-du-tout/

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