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Dell Laptop Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems

The first step towards a working Dell Laptop is identifying the problem. Select one of our preferred guides below to diagnose and solve Dell Laptop common issues.

Overheating

Is your Dell laptop getting too hot? Is it uncomfortable to sit with your laptop in your lap? Is your fan spinning at full speed all the time? These fixes will cool you off in no time!

Temperature
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Won't Turn On

If your Dell laptop won't turn on, isn't starting, or gets hung up on a startup screen, this page aims to help you identify the causes and how to fix them.

Power
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Not Charging

If your Dell laptop is not charging, this page aims to help you identify the causes and what to do to fix them.

Battery
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Battery Draining Fast

If your Dell laptop battery is draining fast, this page aims to help you identify the causes and what to do to fix them.

Battery
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Dell Laptop

Keyboard Not Working

If your Dell laptop keyboard is not working, this page aims to help you identify the causes and what to do to fix them.

Input/Output
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Black Screen

Does your Dell laptop have a black screen? Are you unable to get anything on your display? Can you only see black aside from a cursor? Have a look at these fixes!

Screen
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Running Slow

Is your Dell laptop struggling with simple tasks? Is it running as slow as molasses? Are apps non responsive, or your cursor keeps spinning? Try these tips to top out your speed!

Performance
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Blue Screen

Is your Dell laptop crashing to a Blue Screen? Are you getting random restarts followed by a blue error message? This will need some detective work, but is definitely fixable!

Screen
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Frozen

Is your laptop locking up or freezing? Are apps becoming non-responsive? Is your laptop stuck on the lock screen? Keep reading for some fixes!

Performance
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

Keeps Restarting

Is your Dell laptop rebooting randomly or restarting over and over? Are you stuck in a boot loop and can't get out? Have a look at these solutions.

Power
Dell Laptop
Dell Laptop

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