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    B130 issue! plz advise

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by saladx, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. saladx

    saladx Newbie

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    hello ppl

    i got a dells inspiron B130 which was operating ok , but today cant turn it own anymore, when i plug it in the AC socket w/o a battery , the notebooks lights start flashing , sys wont boot up, could it be the adapter or the power socket ?

    thax for any suggestions
     
    saladx, Apr 14, 2010
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  2. Mag-Lite

    Mag-Lite Notebook Guru

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    IF the lights are flashing then it is getting power,
    Try re-seating the memory.
     
    Mag-Lite, Apr 21, 2010
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  3. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    I would also check the heat sink for dust accumulation as it seems like the B120/B130 notebooks are notorious for overheating due to dust in the heat sink.
     
    Yotsuba, May 5, 2010
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