http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ Repair Questions » Forum: Dell Questions - Recent Posts en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:01:46 +0000 http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/dell-dimension-e520-desktop-seizing-up#post-640 Tue, 24 May 2011 11:24:20 +0000 russell 640@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>thanks adam. i will check that </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/dell-dimension-e520-desktop-seizing-up#post-639 Tue, 24 May 2011 05:09:08 +0000 Adam 639@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>It sounds like your RAM is failing or you might have a problem with your hard drive. If you have multiple sticks of RAM in your computer then take one out and see if the problem persists.</p> <p>It could also be the motherboard is failing as that model of Dell has a horrible problem with the motherboard. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/dell-dimension-e520-desktop-seizing-up#post-638 Mon, 23 May 2011 15:09:50 +0000 russell 638@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>i have a dell dimension desktop e520 that runs w/ windows vista and it keeps seizing up. it will run for 10 minutes or so then seize up. nothing responds, not the mouse the keyboard or the ctrl,alt del. i did a factory restore using the recovery cd that came with it but it didnt solve the problem. i even tried using it in safe mode with no luck to issue. i dont know waht to do next. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/wireless-keyboard#post-610 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:37:31 +0000 Waldosee 610@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I think we have the password problem straightened out.<br /> Thank you for answering my tech question promptly.however the results were negative. I will try again.<br /> Some of my local "experts" tell me it is a driver problem.<br /> Waldosee </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/wireless-keyboard#post-609 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:48:22 +0000 Adam 609@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Yes, you can install that keyboard on your Dimension 4400. As long as you have a USB port and at least Windows XP then you'll be fine. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/wireless-keyboard#post-607 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:32:49 +0000 Waldosee 607@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Can I install a 330-1824 Dell bundke (wireless keyboard) on my Dell Dimension 4400? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/is-if-right-that-dell-pcs-are-the-most-durable#post-594 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:48:58 +0000 Adam 594@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Speaking from experience, new Dell computers are not as reliable as they were in the past. I would recommend buying a HP or Lenovo business class computer, as they seem to be very reliable lately. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/cd-drive-not-being-read#post-571 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:41:56 +0000 Krystal 571@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>My dell laptop is not recognizing when I insert a CD in the drive. I even click on the icon in 'my computer' but that doesn't work either. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/best-buy#post-570 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:31:25 +0000 Loggy 570@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Is it true that Dell does not support computers bought through Best Buy? I saw one recently that caught my eye but I would not want to purchase it if it is not covered by Dell support. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/moms-lappie#post-564 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:19:36 +0000 tany 564@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>It is heating up and I thought that Dell fixed this issue but its more than just hot to the touch. How can I open it up (and should I under warrenty) to check and make sure its working before we pay for a service call. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/card-reader#post-560 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:01:34 +0000 Loggy 560@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>My dad asked me to look at his laptop because his card reader is not working, normally there would be a pop up to alert us that a new drive has been introduce but we are not getting that so we don't know if it's actually reading it. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/system-restore#post-559 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:53:54 +0000 manic 559@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>My co worker's computer was acting up so she did a system restore and now most of the programs she had installed are not working. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/monitor-falling-asleep#post-558 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:37:50 +0000 manic 558@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I normally leave my laptop on if I will be off even for a few hours. Sometimes it's difficult to bring up the computer screen after that. I normally have to press the power button. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/is-if-right-that-dell-pcs-are-the-most-durable#post-375 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:26:31 +0000 aftermoon 375@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>My friend have an old Dell PC and he have been using it for years. He feel so satisfied and confident with it. So, when it comes to buying PC, he recommended me to choose Dell and not other brands. Do you think Dell is the best choice (especially in terms of durability and reliability) for PCs? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/hooking-up-laptop#post-369 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:53:42 +0000 Knowhow 369@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>How do I hook up my laptop to my Dell desktop so I can see the laptop info on the monitor? I'm not even sure this can be done but I've heard it can. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/flashing-screen#post-351 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:59:04 +0000 Savanah 351@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I turn it on the black screen comes up with the Press F1 command. When I press F1 nothing happens, any suggestions? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/how-to-install-new-drivers#post-345 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:11:52 +0000 Connie 345@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>If I reformat the hard drive in my laptop, how can I install the most updated drivers, rather than the ones from the resource CD? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/more-memory#post-339 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:25:50 +0000 Loggy 339@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I need more memory for my dell laptop, I am thinking about getting an external drive, I want to store videos, pictures and music. </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/cd-drive-wont-open#post-337 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:17:02 +0000 Loggy 337@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>I have had this laptop for a few months now and the drive won't open unless I use a small pin to open it. What could be causing this? </p> http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/topic/short-battery-life#post-256 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:46:49 +0000 Connie 256@http://www.freecomputerrepair.com/repair-questions/ <p>Is there anything I can do to extend my battery's life between full charges? Seems to me that I only get about an hour off a full battery charge. </p>