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Dell Inspiron n5050: Why do I get a series of 5 beeps at start-up?

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:56:48 -0700

I have replaced the internal cell battery and am at a loss to try and resolve the infernal beeping. I can not mute the beeping and the laptop does not show any errors. What could be the problem?

⟐ Commented January 07, 2020 at 18:56 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Powers on but has blank screen, can still hear the Windows tune

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:19:40 -0700

When I turn the laptop on it shows usual start up "Dell' then shows the Windows sign then goes to a dark screen but you can still hear Windows starting up. The screen can't of broke because there isn't anything wrong when first turning it on. Just for some reason it doesn't want to go past start up

⟐ Commented September 29, 2015 at 20:19 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Laptop won't turn on unless charger is plugged in

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:24:55 -0700

My laptop recently stopped working without the power adapter plugged in. Now, it only turns on if the battery is charging. What can I do to fix this?

⟐ Commented June 13, 2022 at 11:24 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: What size SSD will fit in the Dell N5050?

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:53:47 -0700

I want to replace my HHD with a SSD. Does the standard size of a SSD fit in the N5050?

Thanks for answering, sorry if it is a stupid question!

⟐ Commented September 26, 2017 at 2:53 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: How do I reboot my Dell Inspiron N5050 laptop without the reboot disk?

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:23:11 -0700

I turned on my computer this morning and it didn't go to the same screen. I really can't explain it. My screen read, "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key". I've Googled the situation, and it says to hit F8 several times before my Dell screen comes on. I've done that several times and it hasn't helped at all. I don't have the disk that reboots my laptop, and I just bought this laptop three days ago. Can somebody out there please give me some simple directions on how to fix this? Thank you in advance.

⟐ Answered September 04, 2017 at 15:23 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: I tried to factory reset now it wont boot up

Thu, 16 May 2019 04:14:19 -0700

I reacently tried to factory reset my dell now it wont boot up it keeps takeing me to a blue screen that says it didnt load correctly

⟐ Answer accepted May 16, 2019 at 4:14 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: How to Recover from breaking a keyboard Ribbon to MB Connector?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:07:07 -0700

I have a Dell inspirion Laptop. I opened the case to change the 500 gig HHD and replace with a 1 TB Hybrid Drive. To do so required the removal of the keyboard ribbon. When I slipped my finger nail under the top bar of the connecter it simply shattered, I suppose from the years of being exposed to heat. I asked Dell if they could order the connector for me and I would resolder to MB. They said they do not stock that part and can not order it either.

The confusing part is the contacts at the end of the ribbon has a thick layer of plastic on top of the pins and a thinner layer of plastic on the bottom of the ribbon. With that in mind how do the pins of the Ribbon make contact with the pins on the MB? I know the

piece

broke on the connector is plastic, thus how does the top pinch the wire in place and assures that the broken part of the connector makes contact with the pins in the MB Thank you!!

Where can I purchase this part or how can I fix the broken one.

⟐ Answered March 25, 2019 at 8:07 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: How to activate windows 8 on my device?

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:05:13 -0700

I keep getting repetitive message to activate windows 8 on my Dell Inspiron N5050 I’m not able to work properly with the pre-installed windows 7 and therefore bought licensed windows 8. I have tried to activate in online but unable to do so. Please help!

Thanks

⟐ Commented October 26, 2020 at 0:05 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: bluetooth wireless switch activation

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 10:17:59 -0700

I just downloaded the dell Bluetooth 365 driver and software for my laptop and it gave me a pop up window that says, "activate Bluetooth using wireless switch" and one button to click on that says cancel installation---how do I activate said switch please?

⟐ Answer accepted April 14, 2018 at 10:17 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: The laptop (Dell Inspiron n5050) is dead

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:22:22 -0700

Hi,

I've been off and kept the warm laptop in the bag (definitely a mistake) for few days. When I came back from holidays, my laptop wouldn't power on. I can't see the power LED glowing despite plugging power cable. The pressing the start-up for 30 sec doesn't work. I've taken out batteries and added back again but no luck. The laptop is complete dead.

I've replaced the power cable. The online research show it might be the battery issue, but I've seen many laptops running on the power cable when the battery is damaged.

What can be an issue? Shall I replace a battery?

Please help, my laptop is full of important document and photos.

Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted December 09, 2017 at 15:22 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Why won't my laptop connect to a wireless network?

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:29:13 -0700

I've been trying to connect to wireless networks, but my laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi. I have turned my wireless connection on and off, but it still won't work. What can I do to fix this problem?

⟐ Commented November 02, 2016 at 18:29 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: What is the slot at the front left of the laptop

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 05:02:47 -0700

Someone has removed something and it won't go on Internet even though it says it's connected the slot at the left is empty should a card or something be there

⟐ Answer accepted July 13, 2016 at 5:02 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: WLAN wireless card attached to motherboard

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:36:06 -0700

Yes the WLAN card is not connecting to the internet anymore even when I put the cable into the PC now we went wireless at my house we got rid of the desktop and we got laptops and my mothers laptop isn't working with internet an the other laptop goes in my truck with me when I go do my repos so now I really need to fix her computer and I can't find anywhere with that card I took computer apart like the guide say any suggestions on what to do I'm just stuck with it I had to write on my way back from New Jersey yes it's that important to get help from the I fixit team

⟐ Commented December 24, 2018 at 14:36 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Laptop goes to a black screen after Windows upgrade

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:20:07 -0700

I upgraded my Windows and now when I turn on my laptop it reboots to a black screen. Do I need to uninstall or reinstall Windows to get rid of the black screen?

⟐ Answer accepted August 28, 2018 at 13:20 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: My dvd drive was not working can I replace it

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:44:32 -0700

my dvd drive was not working offcourse cd drive was working.so please suggest me how to repair it.

⟐ Answer accepted February 12, 2018 at 8:44 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Does Dell Inspiron N-5050 support DDR3 12800-CL11 (1600) ,RAM...?

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:17:03 -0700

Does Dell Inspiron N-5050 support 4GB DDR3 12800-CL11 (1600) ,RAM, while there was already a 4GB DDR3 10600-CL9 (1333) RAM attached with the laptop...?

Does the difference frequency level of two ram affect anything....??????

⟐ Commented January 03, 2022 at 14:17 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Why did my computer shutoff unexpectedly?

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:52:22 -0700

Once again my N5050 shut off unexpectedly and will not start up anymore. It was working fine until I inserted an SD card in the SD slot and suddenly the computer shut off and won't start up anymore.

The computer hasn't used a battery pack in some time due to the one that came with dying a few years ago and has been using regular electricity.

So what can be done? Also, are my files safe?

⟐ Answer accepted October 21, 2020 at 19:52 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Why won't my N5050 power up?

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:56:49 -0700

A few months ago I was using my laptop for art projects when suddenly it shutoff and hasn't run since. I get no response from the power button. I know the battery is not the issue, as the computer stayed plugged up all the time up til that point. I really hope it's not the hard drive, as I'd hate to think that I've lost all my art projects.

Note: I have asked this question somewhere else and one person seemed to think that the main board might have gone bad. Which I'm going guess that they were referring to the mother board. Since Googling main board gives results for mother board instead. Still, I could use a second opinion on the matter before I decide what to do.

⟐ Answer unaccepted March 18, 2020 at 14:56 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: power to laptop but no screen

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:02:36 -0700

dell inspiron n5050 no screen, there is power to the laptop, error code = seven short rings. can anybody help ?

⟐ Answer edited January 07, 2020 at 20:02 MST

Dell Inspiron n5050: Where is nvram jumpers located on dell n5050

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:09:37 -0700

Where can I find the jumpers on n5050 so I can clear cmos

⟐ Answer deleted January 27, 2018 at 7:09 MST