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Monique Niccole · 11-19-2005, 07:43 AM

Has anyone else had an issue with the Dell Inspiron 5160 constantly going on battery power and refusing to recognize that it's plugged into the AC adapter?

1. They replaced my motherboard about 3 months ago (had to send it in and had no lappy for like a week) and

2. They just sent me 2 new AC adapters.

That worked for about a week, but now its the same crap with the battery refusing to charge and not recognizing that it's not operating on battery power, not AC power.

Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas? I don't want to have to send my laptop in. I have a desktop of course, but I use the laptop as my main machine.

Screaming · 11-19-2005, 07:47 AM

Had that happen 3 times. Mother board, power pack, all that. Still giving me some problems.

Vlad · 11-19-2005, 07:53 AM

yep , fuck dell and epiccash ;//

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The Usual Suspect · 11-19-2005, 07:58 AM

I've had 4 dell laptops the last 5-6 years, never had any problems with any of them.

junction · 11-19-2005, 08:04 AM

I have nothing but Dell. The only problem I ever had with a laptop was when the "D" button broke off. Dell overnighted a new keyboard. Problem solved.

sumphatpimp · 11-19-2005, 08:09 AM

replace the battery

OG LennyT · 11-19-2005, 08:14 AM

I agree. battery

xclusive · 11-19-2005, 08:24 AM

Battery has to be the issue

Monique Niccole · 11-19-2005, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

replace the battery

I honestly don't think it's the battery. The battery works fine and sometimes if I jiggle the AC adapter cord, it will then recognize that it's plugged in.

I'm so pissed at this piece of SHIT!! Their support is friendly, but if they haven't fixed my shit in two tries, what good is the friendliness?

To make matters worse, my uncle is an exec at Dell.

HairToStay · 11-19-2005, 08:31 AM

I had an Inspiron and the motherboard fried after 13 months of use, and I used it about 3 hours a week, that's it. Won't turn on no matter what I tried. Dell said I could replace the mb for $700 but also told me Inspiron was the cheapest of their models and not for long-term use. Didn't think a few hours a week at most was a lot of usage.

Bought a better one and still have the old one, a gig of ram sitting there, a nice door stop.

Dalai lama · 11-19-2005, 08:39 AM

I've heard some good things about dell

Monique Niccole · 11-19-2005, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HairToStay

Dell said I could replace the mb for $700 but also told me Inspiron was the cheapest of their models and not for long-term use.

My warranty is up in January '06, so whatever it is, I want to get is straightened out before then. I use my lappy pretty much exclusively. I guess I need to get on one of those hahaha promos for a new one.

11-19-2005, 07:43 AM	#1
Monique Niccole Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5,653	Fuck Dell Has anyone else had an issue with the Dell Inspiron 5160 constantly going on battery power and refusing to recognize that it's plugged into the AC adapter? 1. They replaced my motherboard about 3 months ago (had to send it in and had no lappy for like a week) and 2. They just sent me 2 new AC adapters. That worked for about a week, but now its the same crap with the battery refusing to charge and not recognizing that it's not operating on battery power, not AC power. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas? I don't want to have to send my laptop in. I have a desktop of course, but I use the laptop as my main machine.

11-19-2005, 07:47 AM	#2
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11-19-2005, 08:31 AM	#10
HairToStay Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southcoast, Mass. Posts: 1,521	I had an Inspiron and the motherboard fried after 13 months of use, and I used it about 3 hours a week, that's it. Won't turn on no matter what I tried. Dell said I could replace the mb for $700 but also told me Inspiron was the cheapest of their models and not for long-term use. Didn't think a few hours a week at most was a lot of usage. Bought a better one and still have the old one, a gig of ram sitting there, a nice door stop. __________________ Make bank by giving your surfers free pics every day and it costs you NOTHING! Use POTD Sponsors to find adult sponsors in more than 75 niches who offer a POTD feature!

11-19-2005, 07:53 AM	#3
Vlad Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gone Posts: 2,864	yep , fuck dell and epiccash ;// https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/542103-epiccash-belongs-drama.html

11-19-2005, 07:58 AM	#4
The Usual Suspect Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 415	I've had 4 dell laptops the last 5-6 years, never had any problems with any of them.

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junction Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,411	I have nothing but Dell. The only problem I ever had with a laptop was when the "D" button broke off. Dell overnighted a new keyboard. Problem solved.

11-19-2005, 08:09 AM	#6
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	replace the battery

11-19-2005, 08:39 AM	#11
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