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    Wireless Adapters not getting power

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by neonlazer, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. neonlazer

    neonlazer Notebook Evangelist

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    My sisters old Inspiron 1100 laptop has recently had some odd problems lately...since it doesnt not have integrated wireless..we have used a wireless n and before a G adapter...as of today..usually when she plugs it in the green led lights come on showing it is working(well even if it doesnt work in a way but it is on) Now when she plugs it in the lights dont turn on or anything...i have tested both adapters and neither work...i am guessing it is a problem because the motherboard supplies the power for the adapter...am i not correct? It is also out of warranty so thats out of question =l
     
    neonlazer, Oct 2, 2007
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    look into another computer.

    Might be a dead USB port.
     
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  3. neonlazer

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    It plugs in via the express card slot or whatever its called not usb, sorry for not asking
     
    neonlazer, Oct 2, 2007
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