Inspiron 8500

Question

Greetings!   I have an Inspiron 8500 I am looking at for an associate. I am A+ certified and have some laptop experience. The problem I am seeing here is the light is flashing at the battery, as I twist the display at the top right corner. When I let go the light goes out, nothing there. As I apply twisting to the lcd again the light starts flashing? still won't power on when I get the light to keep flickering? any suggestions would be great! Have a Great Day!

ejn63 · Answer

Check the plunger switch on the strip above the keyboard. It could be faulty. Otherwise, it sounds like your system board is faulty. Message Edited by ejn63 on 09-26-2006 06:57 AM

tidycomputer · Answer

Thanks for the quick reply. How would I check that switch? I asked the girl 'if she had dropped it' she said it had been dropped. So I don't know if something is loose inside or what. Is there any Dell lights on this system that would tell me the mobo is shot?   Thanks!

ejn63 · Answer

Nearly 100% certainty: the power jack has been damaged, or some other part of the system board.

a18d02fe49bd48d · Answer

the reed switch is underneath the right hinge cover. its a white little switch that turns the lcd off when you close the lid. try to check the hinges too if they're still tight.   kArL dCsE™

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