⟐ Answered April 18, 2025 at 0:56 MST

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⟐ Commented October 19, 2022 at 5:06 MST

⟐ Answered March 11, 2026 at 4:01 MST

I've had my N5010 for almost 3 years now, and lately I've come across some problems, which peaked with the last one - dead monitor apparntly.

It started with overheating problems sometime ago, then 2-3 weeks ago whenever I turned on the laptop it wouln't boot or show anything, meaning it would turn on, the lights were on but there were no beeps of signs of boot or any display (well, screen backlight was actually going on but it was still dark), What I did whenever that happend was letting the battery dry out and then would plug it to the power supply and turn it on, usually worked.

Then, about a week ago, it stopped working all together - whenever I turn it on, the screen stays black and after a few seconds the laptop starts to beep 8 times over and over again until I shut it down. I've read online that 8 beeps means there's a problem with my screen or something like that.

I've tried connecting it to an external monitor yesterday and it does work.

What are my options? My warranty runs out in about 2-3 weeks - thing is, my keyboard broke couple of months ago and I replaced it at my own expanse in a private shop - does it void the warranty? and does the warranty covers this at all? I just don't want to send it all the way to the lab when there's a possibility they won't even fix it either because warranty doesn't cover it or because warranty was voided...

Thanks in advanced! :)

⟐ Edited March 02, 2023 at 10:09 MST

⟐ Answer edited June 04, 2022 at 6:56 MST

The headphone jack used to work just fine otherwise, but has over time stopped transmitting sound more and more to the headphones.

About two years ago, I tore apart the whole enchilada. There were no broken wires anywhere, and the headphone/mic jacks were soldered to the motherboard. I looked around and nothing appeared to be burned out.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about fixing this problem? The laptop runs like a champ, even though it's approaching 4 years.

Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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⟐ Commented August 31, 2020 at 8:20 MST

Model: DELL INSPIRON 15 N5040

⟐ Answered July 04, 2024 at 5:23 MST

I would like to know if there is any parts that I can change or upgrade to make it faster . if there is can you let me know what parts to look for .if someone can give me some advise in regards to that's I would really it .....

⟐ Commented November 16, 2020 at 14:04 MST

⟐ Edited March 02, 2023 at 10:09 MST

I have a Dell Inspiron 7520 (i7 processor) laptop. When I tried to start my system it showed the spinning icon, and after few seconds, it showed me a blue screen with the following error message:

"Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you".

Once it shows the above message, the system restarts and then repeats the same process of showing the same error message and restarting. This keeps happening in a loop.

The software running in the BIOS is Insydeh20 setup utility.

I managed to get a copy of Windows 8 on a USB drive. In order to boot from the USB, I got into the Bios (using F2) and tried to "Add boot option," as there were no other boot options present. When I tried to do that, it asked me to provide a name. I entered "USB". It then added it & allowed me to edit properties of this option. When I tried to edit the property, it asked for File system path. Because this is a USB drive, I do not have a clue as to what this value should be & how to set this USB drive as the first priority.

Any instructions on how to set the file system path for the USB drive and how to set it as the first priority will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

⟐ Commented September 06, 2025 at 9:26 MST

⟐ Answer deleted May 27, 2021 at 10:45 MST

I am using dell Dell Inspiron N5010 for the past 4 years, i had a battery backup problem too,

Now i am facing problem with display when i power on,

when i switch on the laptop the power led are glow but there is no display(black screen) and i am getting 8 beep sounds.

I came to know it may be a LCD failure or motherboard or graphic chip set problem. what will be the cost to get it repaired

I had given it for repair again, after changing the LCD strip, they said problem with keypad replaced with new one it works again same problem. Now the repair guys were doing experiment and saying the issue with mother board only don't know what to do

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⟐ Commented December 14, 2021 at 8:03 MST

Within just the last two weeks, I've had some other family members come to live with me. They're able to access the internet with their devices, no problem. But my computer keeps losing its connection.

Even during the times I can't access the internet, my computer shows that it's connected to the network. The built-in network troubleshooter can't find anything wrong. If I restart the router, sometimes it helps. Sometimes it doesn't. Even if it helps, it's only a temporary fix.

I've tried using different browsers, disabling firewalls, restarting the computer, updating OS software, scanning for malware, etc. I'm at my wit's end.

Any ideas?

⟐ Answered January 25, 2024 at 11:17 MST

I just installed windows 10 on my laptop, everything was fine. I shutted off the pc and then turned it on, but nothing happened. It was only a black screen. Power lights turned on as usual but nothing happened with the other ones: wifi, hard drive. After doing it several times os charged but just like after a minute with the black screen and trying a lot.

I tried to turned on and off again several times but the result was the same. I even tried reinstalling windows, but this time i used windows 8, but the problem stayed the same. I kept doing the turnin off and on thing but then three short beeps started. I took it to some friend of mine and he restarted the bios but the first problem stayed the same.

I researched in some forums and found out that it could be a problem with the mother board but i'm not sure at all. I wish it's not that. Anyway, please, help me :(

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