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Dead Laptop? Help please!
mercurystar999
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My Dell laptop will not boot up. I press the on button all that happens is a light flashes constantly. Its a Dell Vostro 1510 and it seems to have happened after windows updated this afternoon. It has vista if that helps?
Luckily the wife's is ok!
Any help appreciated.
Luckily the wife's is ok!
Any help appreciated.
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That just turns it off. When i reboot it does exactly the same. Its a Dell Vostro 1510. The light that flashes is the Number lock icon. The caps lock icon light is also on as is a arrow.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Flat battery check the power cords etc.0
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Yes, sounds like flat battery - does it beep when you turn it on?
Have you tried holding down any of the PF keys when you switch it on?0 -
Remove the battery and try with just mains0
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