20 Most Recent Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hello, I am assuming you are talking about the BIOS password which you must enter before the laptop even boots. One way to get past the password is to reset your CMOS battery by taking it out and then wait 10-25 seconds before putting it back in. After it is back in, plug the laptop back in and power up the computer. This should bypass the password. If this fails you can try removing the password using software which you can find here: http://www.technibble.com/how-to-bypass-or-remove-a-bios-password/

Shikishi75

In case you have problem with your pass restart your computer, log in as administrator (the default pass is blank) and change your account's pass to a proper one, easy for you to remember.

Stelios.

If you want to keep your OS and data safe then they best way to fix this issue by taking the motherboard backup battery out and put it back using following steps:You need to open the lower black panel apart for this you can follow the online YouTube tutorials. Once panel is taken apart then you will see a small battery cell connected with 2 red and black wires via jack. Take this jack off to disconnect the battery for about 10 mins then put it back and try turning on your pc. This shall reset your BIOS passwords etc and then you would be able to login in to your PC.

Hi omovik, Good observation on the external monitor piece. Check if the notebook display works fine when you enter BIOS (F2 during start-up) or during diagnostics (Fn+Power). If the issue persists on these steps then it's a faulty LCD. Do keep me updated on the status. Thanks and Regards. Kiran Kumar. #iworkfordell.

Ok here is the real fix from someone who had the exact same issue and now does not.... Disconnect cables ah what is that for advise if you dont know how to solve a problem then dont waste peoples time!!!!!
Type msconfig in the run box from the start menu, go to the tab that says "startup" point your mouse to the box that says BTMeter and click. This should remove the battery switch program from running while the OS is trying to shut down and should resolve your issue with the freeze up during normal shut down process. You do not need this program its just another "checks and measures" program Dell added in Windows already has this program built in and it works fine. Now when the PC starts back up a box will pop up stating you changed your start up applications just put a check in the little option that says "dont show me this again.

The Drivers for your projector. (usually available from the projector makers website.)

I'm suspecting that the mbr might be messed up or an important file was deleted from your system32 directory. Have you tried booting with a windows disc to maybe try to repair the installation?

Ludeo Batao,You will need to call into Dell Support to have the bios password reset. They will verify ownership of the system and then provide information on resetting your bios password .If you are in the US the number to call is 1-800-624-9896. Also, it is not a very good idea to post your system service tag on a public forum due to privacy concerns. Thank You,Dell-Jesse LDell Social Media and Communities

You can make a bootable USB stick with everything you want and boot from it.

Stelios.

I will let you know when i found it...I have been searching it since i, unfortunately bought this nonsense laptop. sorry...

First i will suggest you to Return BIOS settings to their default levels. An overclocked or misconfigured BIOS can cause all sorts of random issuesAfter that start pc in safe mode, normally Pressing F8 key when windows starts upClick start>Run.. Type msconfig>enter>Start Up. Uncheck the boxes for the programs that you think you may not use oftenOpen task manager and close any unnecessary processes running in backgroundLet me know if it helps you.Use system utility tool like RegInOut to remove unwanted files, fix registry and windows errors.Hopefully It will help you

Hello Hardyjosef,Below is the beep code chart for the mini 10 systems.No POSTIf the system does not perform a Power-On Self-Test, there are various things to look for:1.Check that the system has a power light.2.If the system has no power light, ensure it is plugged into AC power. Remove the battery.3.If the system has power but is not performing a POST, Check for one of the following Beep code errors.Beep Code Description Failure Coverage 1 BIOS ROM checksum in progress or failure. BIOS Chip Motherboard Failure or ROM Error 2 No RAM Detected No Memory Detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/Timer Error for Intel platform); Chipset Error Motherboard Failure Time-Of-Day Clock test failure. Gate A20 Failure Super I/O Chip Failure Keyboard Controller Test Failure 4 RAM Read/Write Failure Memory Failure 5 RTC Power Fail. COMS Battery Failure 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Video Card Failure 7 CPU Cache test failure CPU Failure 8 LCD LCD Failure 4.With the power off and the system unplugged, remove all CRUs from the system and reconnect the AC adapter to the system and try again.Try reseatting the memory to see if that will resolve the issue. If not, the motherboard may be bad and will need to be replaced. If you need another motherboard you can call the Dell Spare Parts Department at 1-877-717-3355 to purchase one.Thank You,Dell-Jesse LDell Social Media and Communities

Reinsert Motherboard Battery.