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    Quick question about M1530...

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pekau, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. pekau

    pekau Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here's a bizzare problem I have right now. I came back home to use my XPS M1530 laptop... and then I decided to bring the laptop to basement, as it offered much cooler room temperature than my boiling room. So I turned the laptop off properly, came down to laptop and tried to turn it on.

    Then my laptop went dead... kinda.

    Whenever I try to turn it on, the laptop's fan start to blow out cool air... but that's all it does. The computer itself doesn't seem to start at all. I am planning to get in touch with technical support, but that's not available until tomorrow morning. (And the fact that tech. support often don't help at all and can easily kill my valuable time) Is this normal? Is there any way for me to get this laptop back working? My laptop is only about 3 weeks old. I appreciate any help.

    Thanking in advance,
    pekau
     
    pekau, Aug 8, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Try the following:

    Take the battery pack and AC power out

    Hold the power button for 30 seconds or more

    Turn it back on using AC power only
     
    flipfire, Aug 8, 2008
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  3. bikerboy94

    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    you have 24 hr tech support for your xps. do a search at dell xps has its own support phone line.
     
    bikerboy94, Aug 8, 2008
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