It looks like your motherboard is dead.The update failed for whatever reason.Re-programming the BIOS chip is only possible with special tools and needs to be done by specialists.
If you had already problems before updating the BIOS I would at least try reseating memory chips,hard drive,cables etc...
Exactly the same. When I turn on the Lamps on the panel run through their power on routine, then they saty on and that it. No video whatsoever, dont have a clue whats going on??
It doesn't matter if it is a Dell ,HP,Apple - system or maybe even a camera,updating firmware is always a bit risky.So far I have been lucky (updated twice my camera- closed my eyes and hit the OK button....)
I can assure you I would be as angry as you are at the moment.
One last thing you could try would be to remove the internal coin cell battery (disconnect the external battery and power adapter first before you do this!) - but I do not believe that this will revive your laptop.
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December 1st, 2011 12:00
I assume that you updated your BIOS and now your system won't boot anymore!?
1.remove battery , power adapter and press the on/off button for a couple of seconds
2.reconnect power adapter and/or battery
3.turn system on and see what happens......
BrianMcPherson
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December 1st, 2011 12:00
This is the second Dell Laptop I have had that's not got past 2 years old, time to move to Apple me thinks!!
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December 1st, 2011 12:00
It looks like your motherboard is dead.The update failed for whatever reason.Re-programming the BIOS chip is only possible with special tools and needs to be done by specialists.
If you had already problems before updating the BIOS I would at least try reseating memory chips,hard drive,cables etc...
BrianMcPherson
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December 1st, 2011 12:00
Exactly the same. When I turn on the Lamps on the panel run through their power on routine, then they saty on and that it. No video whatsoever, dont have a clue whats going on??
MicroTest
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December 1st, 2011 13:00
It doesn't matter if it is a Dell ,HP,Apple - system or maybe even a camera,updating firmware is always a bit risky.So far I have been lucky (updated twice my camera- closed my eyes and hit the OK button....)
I can assure you I would be as angry as you are at the moment.
One last thing you could try would be to remove the internal coin cell battery (disconnect the external battery and power adapter first before you do this!) - but I do not believe that this will revive your laptop.
Try also connecting an external monitor !
BrianMcPherson
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December 2nd, 2011 05:00
Quoted £422 for replacement motherboard, new laptop (NOT DELL) on the way.