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Dell Alienware 13 R3: Power button logo blinks red three times and it doesn’t boot up

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:42:48 -0700

I had a replaced my original battery a month ago, the laptop was working and there were not significant visible issues. But two days ago the laptop suddenly shut it self down when I plugged in the charger. Today it just wont open, every-time i try, it gives 3 red lights blink on power button.

⟐ Commented October 04, 2022 at 12:42 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Is it normal for my new battery to be a little squishy?

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:23:43 -0700

I bought a new battery from ifixit, the center is slightly squishy. Is this normal, or should I send it back?

⟐ Commented December 07, 2024 at 10:23 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Why do I hear a crackling sound when listening to audio?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:54:17 -0700

While listening to music, or any other audio, the sound quality is poor. I hear a crackling sound and the audio is muffled.

⟐ Answer accepted October 19, 2016 at 12:54 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Power Button logo Blinking Red 2 Times only

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:17:45 -0700

When I turn on the laptop, the power is on but then it only flashes red 2 times and then it's gone and it repeat few times then it's off. Anyone know how to fix this?

⟐ Answer edited December 19, 2023 at 3:17 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: Red light flashes but does boot.

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:51:16 -0700

This a work computer that was gutted and by an ex-employee. I am trying to put it back together however it won’t boot. If I hold the power button down for a few seconds red light pulsate but not thing happens. No fans ramping up or nothing. Please help.

⟐ Answer accepted March 02, 2020 at 9:51 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Battery not detected after replacement

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:38:21 -0700

My alienware 13r2 battery died, so I replaced it with one from BattPit (you can find them on amazaon). Now when I turn on my laptop there's an error message: the battery cannot be identified ... etc... wont charge.

My question is: does my laptop need a genuine Dell battery? Or can I somehow get this one from BattPit to work?

⟐ Commented January 15, 2018 at 19:38 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Why is my laptop getting so hot?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:54:33 -0700

Recently my laptop made a grinding sound. After the grinding sound stopped my laptop started to get really hot and doesn’t work at the normal speed. After about a week the symptoms have gotten worse and my laptop now randomly shuts off while in use.

⟐ Answer accepted October 19, 2016 at 12:54 MST

Dell Alienware 13: Why is my battery not charging?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:49:05 -0700

When I plug in my computer the computer works and shows that it’s charging but when I disconnect the charging cable the computer turns off.

⟐ Answer accepted October 19, 2016 at 12:49 MST