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    Inspiron N5110 Starting Issues

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mwagusi, Aug 29, 2013.

  1. Mwagusi

    Mwagusi Newbie

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    I have an issue starting my DELL laptop. I was using it perfectly 24 hours ago in the US, but just flew home to Ireland with it in my hand luggage and removed it this evening to find that it wouldn't start up properly.

    When I press the start button it sounds as though it is starting up but it doesn't boot properly and it goes quiet after a few seconds. The screen stays completely black. The three lights on the keyboard do light up in a sequence.

    They light in the following sequence:
    Left
    Middle
    Right
    Middle
    Left (Stays On)
    Middle (Stays On)
    Right (Stays On)
    They all stay on for a second together and then all turn off completely.

    The left and right lights on the front left of the laptop are also both on constantly.

    When I press the on button once it is on the laptop then turns off instantly.

    Does anyone have any thoughts on what the issue might be and how to solve it? I feel there may be an issue with the motherboard but if someone could help out that would be of great help. Thanks
     
    Mwagusi, Aug 29, 2013
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  2. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you do a Service tag number check on dell and see what GPU you have? Sound almost like a AMD or Nvidia dreaded dead GPU symptoms. And if so need to reballed with new GPU to fix the overheated GPU to fix the problem.
     
    StormJumper, Aug 30, 2013
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