20 Most Recent Dell Inspiron 9100 Notebook - Page 5 Questions & Answers

2 part update(s) to do:

Update the BIOS to version A09 found at Dell's website

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R192439&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&servicetag=&os=WLH&osl=en&deviceid=12915&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=6&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=1&fileid=264345


Update the 1390 WLAN driver to the latest 4.170.25.17 found at Dell's website

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R174292&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&servicetag=&os=WLH&osl=en&deviceid=9805&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=236824

This should help resolve the issue. I hope this helps.

you've got a dead cell in the battery pack. Replace the cell (there're howto's dotted around the web) or replace the battery pack.

Go to www.support.dell.com and select "I'm looking for drivers and downloads". If you don't have the proper version of Adobe you will be prompted to install it. Once installed try opening the photos.


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the ram could be the problem
is it the right size ?

Are all the LEDs on the wireless router are on?
When you reset the wireless router wait at least 1/2 min before powering the router up.
Right click on the wireless connection and click on Repair, this will force the wireless router to issue a new IP address to the wireless card. If the the red x is still on the wireless conection then :-
To check if the wireless card can communicate with the wireless router, ping the IP address of the wireless router, (this is the IP address that is used to login and configure the wireless router) if you get no reply and all packets are lost, then connect a network cable from the laptop's RJ45 port to the wireless router's RJ45 port and do the ping test again.
If you still get no reply and lost packets then most likely you have a faulty wireless router.
Get back to me on the results of the tests and I can then advise what to do next.

If the jack is physically damaged, then to repair it will require a replacement of the F2 fan assembly pf the Inspiron 9100

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9100/sm/fan.htm#1000550

Dear friend, i have to give you 2 solutions.
First and far more easy and fast:
Go to another computer, download the drivers for your computer, save it to a USB-FLASH and go to your laptop and install them.
Secondly, you could download Driver-pro or driver detective, both of them though are trials and you will need to buy them.At last i would recommend the first solution.Good Luck!

Your lcd is going out. The problem will get worse and worse until it eventually dies.

Good news for you though, that lcd is fairly inexpensive to replace with one from ebay.

Best of luck!

Oh, one more thing you should try updating the bios firmware, and video drivers to see if that solves the problem, it won't but...it's still a good idea to have the latest versions anyways.

Best of luck!

Have you tried removing the device from the device manager first? And or reinstalling the drivers?

It might be a virus or spyware. Here is what I do when I get these kinds of errors.
Download CCleaner
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(The Cleaner section is selected by default.) Cleaner
This is the main feature of the program, which will allow you to optimize your system, by removing unused and temporary files. It also protects your personal privacy by removing traces of the websites you have visited and the files you have opened.
(It's important to point out that it does this without removing any files you'll still need!)
Click on the "Run Cleaner" button.
Registry
This is a more advanced feature which analyses your computers registry (where windows system settings are stored) and fixes any problems and inconsistencies that exist.
Click on the "Scan for Issues". When it's done click "Fix Selected Issues" it will ask if you want to make a back up, click "Yes" and save it to "My Documents". Now click "Fix All Selected Issues" and then click "OK".
Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware

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Hey,

This could have been a overheating issue thats damaged the components already.

I'm sorry but over the internet I can see what the problem would be, Would need to inspect and test it closely.

I would suggest you get it looked at by a professional, if you only get a recommendation to replace the motherboard and a 200-500 repair estimate I suggest trying another professional.

there are people out there who repair motherboard. I've seen some deals on ebay for repairing a motherboard and it might be cheaper to get the motherboard repaired if its indeed faulty instead of getting it replaced.

Replacement is obviously the easyer process and thats what most professionals offer.

If you are fimiliar with electronics, you could test the fans yourself by taking them out from the computer and giving the required input voltage on the red and black wires. and see if it spins properly.

If it does spin fine but not on the computer, that would suggest a hardware issue on the computer possibly motherboard or other component failure.

But again this is just guessing over the internet without inspecting the laptop.

I'd suggest to find a professional who is willing to look into it in detail without a huge bill.

Let me know if you need anything else.


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Ekse

it must be that the notebook is running on battery or ur battery is fully charged

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Hi,

1> Look for the number of programs running automatically at Start up. Too many programs loading can make your system slow.

2> Defragment the disk. This will improve the performance of your system

Facebook supports IE 7, and firefox so it is not internet explorer 7
it is the server at facebook.

Open internet options and delete all your browser history and temp files,delete everything, this is on the main page under browsing history.

Connect an external monitor to your laptop and power it up, if you see the normal Windows images then the video card and laptop is OK.

Have found this company OK with parts and prices.

Check out www.lcdparts.net for parts, repair service and DIY info.

Try reloading the AC97 driver. Unstall it in control panel. Next pull down the AC97 driver from download.com, or someone you trust. Run the program, and it should find the new driver.