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    Dell XPS 1530 won't power up suddenly after updates from Dell

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kimberlypardy, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. kimberlypardy

    kimberlypardy Newbie

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    I replaced the screen on my Dell XPS m1530 today. It powered up, I checked it out and then proceeded to allow the 'automatic updates'.

    Suddenly, it powered down and now I can't get it to start at all. Occasionally, I get a glimmer of the blue led behind the power button when it is pushed but the laptop will NOT power up.

    Any thoughts?

    I had it working then it died after the software updates...so the screen install was successful....

    How do I get it back?

    Thanks
     
    kimberlypardy, Apr 13, 2011
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  2. pinsb

    pinsb Notebook Consultant

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    unplug the power and leave it off for 10 minutes.

    Then PRESS AND HOLD the power button for 10 seconds.

    then plug the power back in and hit the power button again.
     
    pinsb, Apr 15, 2011
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  3. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    It's not possible for Windows Updates to damage hardware. Check the cables, it's possible that something came loose.
     
    Robin24k, Apr 15, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Okay can't get it to start or it doesn't power on?

    Try:

    - Testing your AC adapter with a multimeter

    - Using a known good Dell 90 watt AC adapter

    - Removing the battery and AC adapter, holding down the power button for 30 seconds 2-3 times.

    Windows updates will not cause a computer not to power on. If the above doesn't work, sounds like a power circuitry issue with your motherboard.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 15, 2011
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