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Laptop powers on for a few seconds, caps lock light blinks, then system shuts off
Model: Inspiron 5100
Issue: Upon powering on, laptop appears to start up (fan/CD-drive start working, etc...) Display never turns on. Caps lock light blinks for a few seconds, then the system shuts off.
This issue started 2 days ago. I had left my PC on and plugged in, and when I came back to it, the display would not turn on. I manually rebooted, and now everytime I try to power the system on, the above issue occurs. The laptop is old, but I take good care of it, and the system hyad been running fine previous to this issue. I can't even run diagnostics or get into a BIOS screen, as 1) the system only stays on for a few seconds, and 2) the display never turns on.
I have attempted to turn it on with and without the battery in place, and well as with and without the power supply connected. I have also removed and re-seated the RAM.
I will try attaching an external monitor, but like I said, the system only powers on for about 5 seconds.
Sounds like a motherboard issue: I hope not though.
Any ideas?
Issue: Upon powering on, laptop appears to start up (fan/CD-drive start working, etc...) Display never turns on. Caps lock light blinks for a few seconds, then the system shuts off.
This issue started 2 days ago. I had left my PC on and plugged in, and when I came back to it, the display would not turn on. I manually rebooted, and now everytime I try to power the system on, the above issue occurs. The laptop is old, but I take good care of it, and the system hyad been running fine previous to this issue. I can't even run diagnostics or get into a BIOS screen, as 1) the system only stays on for a few seconds, and 2) the display never turns on.
I have attempted to turn it on with and without the battery in place, and well as with and without the power supply connected. I have also removed and re-seated the RAM.
I will try attaching an external monitor, but like I said, the system only powers on for about 5 seconds.
Sounds like a motherboard issue: I hope not though.
Any ideas?
cealer
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April 24th, 2006 19:00
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truth_mjk
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April 25th, 2006 13:00
tetrode
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April 28th, 2006 17:00
i have the same problem with my Inspiron 5100.
The same effect - power is on, 2 LEDs are on and it shuts down itself in 5-10 sec.
As soon as the WinXP starts, everything is fine....
I tried to start only on battery, on AC - didn't help.
I tried to reinsert memory - no effect.
It seems that after long break, when it is off, it starts normally....
I don't want to think that it is a motherboard problem, but it seems so...
anapirisnino
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May 1st, 2008 06:00
I own a Inspiron 600m. And I have the same problem. I reinsert the memory card, both of them, and it starts fine. But I don't think this is the right solution.
My laptop is only 4 years old. I was very happy with Dell but this is my second problem and I don't think my next laptop is going to be a Dell.
I600m
Windows XP, SP2
Any advice is more than welcome.
Cheers.
Balaji Ramanath
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May 1st, 2008 14:00
suenolatino
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July 10th, 2009 11:00
I have the same problem with my XPS M140, did you ever fiqure out what was wrong with yours? THANKS ahead of time.
fullerwe
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July 31st, 2009 18:00
I wish I had read this forum before dropping my Inspiron E1705 off at the local computer shop. I'm having the same problem as everyone else. I'll post whatever information I find out from them.
philipyuan681
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February 1st, 2010 16:00
Balaji was right for my Inspiron 600m. I upgraded my memory to 2GB, and encountered the same problem, after reading the posting, I reseated the 2 memory modules. It worked as you said. Thank you !!
reddddowg
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June 29th, 2010 09:00
Hey guys by reseating the memory in my D510 helped me out a great deal. I then downloaded an ISO disc from dell to run diagnostics and it runs great.
Phantom-III
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June 29th, 2010 19:00
Hello there,
I have the same start-up problem with an Inspiron E1705 with 2 Gig of memory. I have tried all of the recommendations mentioned before but none has worked for me. Has anyone else that had this same problem found a new solution??? Re-sitting the memory, removing and re-installing the HDD did nothing for me either.
Any advice?
saagio
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August 13th, 2010 06:00
ejn63
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August 13th, 2010 11:00
Try the memory modules one at a time in each socket -- to rule out a bad module or memory socket. If neither module works in either socket it most likely is the system board.