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September 4th, 2019 12:00
Latitude E5440 doesn't turn on
Hi, My laptop doesn't turn on. No fan noise, black screen...nothing. I have tried to follow the process that is suggested to remove buttery and charger, and hold the turn on button for 15 sec, but nothing happened. Is there any hardware diagnostics? Not sure if I could open the back and have some indication on the circuit. Thanks in advance
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smattes
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September 4th, 2019 13:00
When I removed the CMOS/Bios battery and I connected the AC adapter the light turned on and after a while turned off. Then I removed the adapter.
I reconnected the CMOS/Bios battery and reassembled. I connected the AC adapter and nothing happened. The only thing I've heard was a noice for 1 sec, as if the hard drive started doing something...not sure what was this noise was. Then everything as before...black screen, laptop couldn't be turned on.
Unfortunately I don't have a volt meter so I can't check if the CMOS/Bios battery is ok.
U2CAMEB4ME
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September 4th, 2019 13:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @smattes
Disconnect the AC adapter.
Remove the Main Battery.
Remove the Base Cover.
Disconnect the CMOS/BIOS Coin Cell Battery.
Turn the laptop over and hold down the Power Button for 5-10 seconds.
Then connect the AC adapter for 2-3 seconds.
Then disconnect the AC adapter connect the CMOS/Bios battery and reassemble.
Then connect the AC adapter again and it should power-on and off three times.
Let us know how things go.
Best regards,
U2
Note: If you have a Volt Meter, when the CMOS/BIOS battery is disconnected it would be a good time to test it.
It should be 2-3 volts DC.
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September 4th, 2019 18:00
Hi Smattes,
Check the status of the power button, Solid/ blinking, white/amber have you tried checking with a known good ac adapter or a battery if available. You can try the steps for no power using the given link https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln155074/how-to-troubleshoot-a-no-power-issue-on-your-dell-notebook?lang=en
This will give you a fair idea on which component might be causing the problem.
stgithuka1
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July 8th, 2021 17:00
I have tried all that was suggested above, and had similar experience of seconds of turning on but the completely shut down again. The CMOS battery is fine for me, I measured 3V but my issues are not resolved at all. Really disappointed and frustrated
nmittal5913
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January 7th, 2022 09:00
When I followed the outlined instructions, the computer cycled on and off for one second each time. On the third power up the entire computer started. When I re-attached the CMOS (voltage output was correct) the computer would not boot.
otiskujawa
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October 26th, 2023 16:43
Removing battery and CMOS battery worked for me
Thanks
jhonson1966
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January 15th, 2024 20:43
thanks lot its work for me
SKYLIAMCUMPUTER
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March 2nd, 2024 17:41
"Thank you so much. I removed the CMOS battery and replaced it with a new one. It turned on. Thank you again; you have been very helpful."
Grate
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August 26th, 2024 21:08
My dell latitude E5440, after turning it on, it won't display until I power it off, and power on again before it displays please 🙏 I need help on this
Kennyrideon01
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September 14th, 2024 06:03
@Grate i have been having this issue too for a while, any solution to your own for now.
user_5df163
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October 21st, 2025 23:03
A mí me acaba de pasar alguna solución