Power problem hi I bought Dell inspiron 6400 model PC note book 4 months backback. with this i am facing the following problem " if I remove the power cable from the Ac mains the PC note book is getting reset" what could be the resason please suggest me a solution for this. i am using vista operating system. thanks in advance. rgds Kishore

Every new Dell computer comes with a ONE-YEAR warranty.
Contact Dell, via telephone, and they will trouble-shoot your problem,
and will repair/replace any parts, to fix your problem.

No charge, during the first 12 months of ownership.

the laptop will work with just adaptor plugged in and the battery removed.Try only adaptor plugged in.
Hoping this will work
thanks

I believed this can be resolve by clean the cmos battery. you need to remove the cmos batery from the laptop then power it on then immediately turn it off. then put the battery back to the laptop then power it on keep tapping on f2 to enter setup. please follow the instructions from the link to remove the cmos battery http://tinyurl.com/yb3mhyg

Hi and thank you for using fixya:

In order to fix your problem please follow the following:

1- go to dell.com find the support page
2- enter your model and find all drivers available
3-download drivers for keypad
4-install drivers
5-restart your computer

and you should be good to go

good luck and thanks

STEP: Run the Preboot System Assessment (PSA)
Additional Information

1. Ensure that the computer is powered off.
   
2. Press and hold <Fn> and press the power button to power the computer on.
   
3. Release both buttons. The PSA diagnostics sequence begins.
   
4. Make note of any PSA beep codes or PSA error codes
   

Check for PSA Error codes on support.dell.com.

If all Test Passed. Then Perform Dell Factory restore or OSRI.

Here are my recommendations for this issue:

1. Reseat the battery.
2. Remove All External Components
3. Check the battery connectors on the battery and the system. Examine the connector on the battery and the system. Make sure that there is no physical damage and that it is clear of debris.
4. Remove All External Components
5. Try a known-good battery in the system, if available.

Hi,
1. Shut down the system, remove the battery and the Ac adapter from the computer.
2. Press the power on button for 10 seconds
3. Reinsert the battery
4. Power on the computer and as soon as you see the dell logo press the f2 key a couple of time
5. Using the up down arrow keys , go to the option that says battery info. If there is an error message listed kindly post it back

6. Otherwise shut down the computer reconnect the ac.adapter and check if the problem is solved

Also the battery has a diagnostic lights on it , remove the battery from the computer and press the button on the battery a set of lights would glow. If they are steady and come in a series the battery is good , If some lights are missing the battery is bad and may need replacement

Thanks
Proton

FIRST REPLACE YOUR BATTERY, THEN ALSO CHECK VIRUS WITH AN UPDATED VIRUS CLEANER.

Hi,
The problem can be caused because of the following reasons
1. The network card drivers are missing
2. The network card is disabled
3. Windows operating system is faulty
4. The network card is faulty
Use the following wizard to solve the problem
http://tinyurl.com/5w9ezt



Thanks
Proton

There is NO built in microphone with this laptop. You will need to purchase an external microphone and plug it into the mic in socket.