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Inspiron 6000 - Power button issue (gotta press hard)
Hi,
I am looking for a solution to fix this minor problem....if I shut off/hibernate and want to turn the computer back on I need to press the button extemely hard for it to power back up...also fwiw the caps, # lock, wifi icons don't light up either which are located right next to the button. Any suggestions how to fix this?
Thanks,
Eric
ejn63
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March 17th, 2008 20:00
Try replacing the control strip above the keyboard.
http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=2663&prevaction=category&previd=141&prevstart=0
woodm2
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March 17th, 2008 21:00
I just solved a similar problem where all the LEDs and the volume buttons on the control strip stopped working. Before you order a replacement, remove the control strip:
Ground yourself and disconnect the power from the laptop (which should be off).
Open the display 180 degrees so that it is laying flat.
With a small flat blade screw driver pry up the control strip starting on the left side.
I found that the fabric tape attached to the flex cable connector had become adhered to the hinge and had partially unplugged the connector. I unplugged it, trimmed the tape, plugged it back in and the control strip works great now.
Good luck!
Robin24k
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March 18th, 2008 03:00
Robin24k
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March 18th, 2008 04:00
gillabong
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March 18th, 2008 04:00
Hey guys thanks for the responses....I took of the panel above and messin around with that didn't do anything....I think I just need to buy another one of the power/led boards, guess its just worn from pressing it over the years. Think that will fix it? Not sure what else it could be.
Thanks,
Eric
gillabong
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March 18th, 2008 05:00
Yep I did...was able to get one from ebay for $9 w/shipping so think that should do the trick.
Thanks again,
Eric
ali6969
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July 7th, 2017 01:00
aoa i have dell inspiron 5559 i5 6th gen i purchased it 5 months ago in the start it was powered on by gentle press or touch but now its power button is little hard to press (requires little force to press) what i do?