{"id":45663,"date":"2022-04-14T23:16:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T23:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/dell-inspiron-11-3000-power-supply-led-goes-out-when-plugged-into-notebook\/"},"modified":"2022-04-14T23:16:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T23:16:53","slug":"dell-inspiron-11-3000-power-supply-led-goes-out-when-plugged-into-notebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/dell-inspiron-11-3000-power-supply-led-goes-out-when-plugged-into-notebook\/","title":{"rendered":"Dell inspiron 11 3000 power supply led goes out when plugged into notebook ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your laptop turns off immediately when you unplug it from a <strong>power<\/strong> source, it means your battery is not working. Most likely, your battery has reached the end of its useful life and has stopped holding a charge. Sometimes, laptop batteries can stop working <strong>out<\/strong> of the blue.<\/p>\n<p>Also the question is, how do you know if your laptop power supply is bad? The most obvious sign of a faulty power supply is when your computer won&#8217;t even turn on. Even if everything else on your computer is broken, if your <strong>power<\/strong> <strong>supply<\/strong> is operational its fan should turn and you&#8217;ll still see a power LED light up near the <strong>power<\/strong> supply or on the front of the case.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, why is my Dell laptop not charging when <strong>plugged<\/strong> in? If your <strong>Dell<\/strong> computer plugged in but not charging? This problem can be a result of various factors, such as a faulty AC adapter, dead battery, outdated software, and so on. The first thing to do when you notice battery issues on your machine is to run the troubleshooter.<\/p>\n<p>Correspondingly, how do I reset my Dell laptop power <strong>supply<\/strong>? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet for 15 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Unplug the AC adapter from the laptop.<\/li>\n<li>Plug the AC adapter <strong>into<\/strong> a known-good wall outlet.<\/li>\n<li>Plug the AC adapter into the laptop.<\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>LED<\/strong> indicator on the AC adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Furthermore, why does my <strong>Dell<\/strong> laptop turn off when I unplug it? Faulty battery. If your laptop shuts down once you unplug the adapter, it naturally means your battery is not operating properly.<\/p>\n<h2>Can short circuit damage laptop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Extremely high voltage A voltage surge or constant high voltage can damage your laptop&#8217;s adapter and ultimately end up in your laptop, causing it to short circuit. This kind of a problem will usually affect the processor most of all, damaging it badly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I know if my power supply or motherboard is bad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Check the connection for each PSU cable running to the computer hardware component. Look inside the case for the motherboard light. Usually flashing lights on a motherboard indicate a faulty or misconnected power supply.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How can I test my laptop power supply?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YBhsVHideGE\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I know if my power supply is broken?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/blT3Lv7Wm6M\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does my Dell XPS say Plugged in not charging?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If the power light comes on as normal but it does not charge, you can check the Dell website for AC charger issues here or take your device back to the store. If the power light flickers or does not light, try plugging it in to a different outlet. If it still doesn&#8217;t work, have it changed on warranty or buy a new one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I enable battery charging on Dell Inspiron laptop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>To enable battery charging on your Dell laptop computer model, tap the Fn key and the key on your keyboard. For instance, you must press FN and F2 to allow battery charging in a Dell Inspiron 1525, while on a mini 9 the Fn and 3 keys must be pressed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I test my Dell laptop power supply?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IrNgyd8T0Fc\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I test my Dell BIOS adapter?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restart the computer.<\/li>\n<li>When the Dell logo appears, tap the F2 key until the message Entering Setup appears.<\/li>\n<li>Verify the AC adapter type in the BIOS options. The AC adapter information is most often found on the main screen of the BIOS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I reset my Dell laptop without removable battery?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Unplug your charger cord.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the battery.<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold the &#8220;Power&#8221; button for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Now plug back in the power\/charger cord.<\/li>\n<li>Now put the battery back in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does my laptop shuts down when unplugged?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If your Laptop dies instantly when you unplug the charger this almost always means that your Battery is defective and not holding a charge. It could also mean that the charging circuitry of your Laptop is faulty or the AC Adapter is faulty Not sure why it would die by plugging the charger in.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I keep my laptop from turning off when I unplug it?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Change Advanced Power settings.<\/li>\n<li>Run the Power Troubleshooter.<\/li>\n<li>Hard\/Power reset your laptop.<\/li>\n<li>Update the battery drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Update the BIOS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does my laptop screen go black when I unplug the charger?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The screen turns off when the Display Brightness is set too low and some correct driver is not installed. To fix this issue, go into Power Options, Edit Plan Settings of the active plan, set Change plan brightness to the maximum for both battery and plugged in.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you know if your laptop is shorted?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Read the multimeter digital display for the ohms. If the reading is less than 3 ohms, it is an indication of a short circuit. Remove devices like CD\/DVD ROM, battery, Floppy or any other connected device to see if it is the cause of the short circuit. Turn on the computer without these devices to see if it starts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What causes short circuit in laptop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Anywhere in your laptop, physical or electrical damage can cause a short circuit. A short circuit will consume all available power, causing your laptop to not turn on. If your power adapter LED comes on when you plug it into the wall, but then goes off when you plug in the laptop, you probably have a short circuit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can a shorted motherboard be fixed?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If the motherboard experienced an electrical short or surge and suffered damage, there is nothing that can be done to repair the board itself. If the electrical short or surge damaged a peripheral or removable component, such as RAM, the damaged item can be replaced.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What are symptoms of motherboard failure?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The computer may start to boot but then shuts down. Increased Windows errors or &#8220;blue screens of death&#8221; are symptoms of failing motherboards. The computer may freeze for seemingly no reason, or connected devices that worked before suddenly won&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you test if a power supply is working?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Shut off your PSU.<\/li>\n<li>Unplug all cables from the PSU except for the main AC cable and the 24-pin cable.<\/li>\n<li>Locate pin 4 and pin 5 on your 24-pin cable.  <\/li>\n<li>Bend your paper clip so the ends can be inserted into pin 4 and pin 5.  <\/li>\n<li>Turn on the PSU.<\/li>\n<li>See if the PSU fan turns.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you fix a laptop power supply?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nvxkaqxeXsM\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I check my computer&#8217;s power supply voltage?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Insert the black probe into the back of the connector with any black wire. Insert the red probe into the back of pin 10. Power on the computer. The multimeter should read between 11 and 12 volts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you know if your laptop charger port is broken?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KJ-pC7sJtb4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What happens when a power supply fails?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If the PSU is malfunctioning, it can cause heat to built up to the point where the materials inside start to combust. If this occurs, users should immediately discontinue using the computer and, if safe, unplug it from the outlet. Of course, a PSU failing could skip all the dramatic stuff above and just refuse to work.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What happens when PSU dies?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You may experience unexplained shutdowns or lockups, overheating and unusual electric shocks heard or felt inside or outside the case. If the power supply is completely dead, so then will be your PC. A bad or dead PSU can spark or smoke or even trip your house&#8217;s circuit breaker.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can a power outage damage a PC?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>A power outage can do devastating damage to your computer if it is not protected properly. The reason for the damage is usually not the fact that the computer does not receive any power during an outage, but rather the suddenness of the power outage and the potential power surges associated with it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I fix my Dell charger not charging?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Verify AC adapter functionality.<\/li>\n<li>Charge the battery in BIOS mode or with the laptop turned off.<\/li>\n<li>Run the Dell hardware diagnostic test.<\/li>\n<li>Check the battery health status.<\/li>\n<li>Update the BIOS and Dell Quickset.<\/li>\n<li>Run Windows Troubleshooter for battery issues.<\/li>\n<li>Uninstall and reinstall Microsoft ACPI Battery driver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How can I tell if my Dell laptop battery is charging?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Many Dell batteries have a charge indicator comprising a row of LEDs activated by a touch button adjacent them. The more lights that come on, the higher the state of charge. This works with the battery in situ or removed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I reset my Dell computer battery?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Completely power down the laptop and remove the cord from the computer.<\/li>\n<li>Flip the laptop over.<\/li>\n<li>Push on the battery release button or buttons to release the battery form the computer and remove the battery.<\/li>\n<li>Power on the computer without the battery, allowing it to boot completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I troubleshoot my Dell power supply?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Unplug the power cable or AC adapter from the wall outlet. Unplug the power cable or AC adapter from the computer. Check the power cable or AC adapter and cables (including the power cable) for signs of physical damage or overheating. Check if the pin inside the plug or adapter port is bent, broken, or damaged.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is my laptop plugged in and not charging?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Remove Battery If your laptop is actually plugged in and yet it is still not charging, the battery might be the culprit. If so, learn about its integrity. If it&#8217;s removable, take it out and press (and hold down) the power button for around 15 seconds. What this will do is drain the remaining power from your laptop.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I troubleshoot my Dell laptop power?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Perform a hard reset.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the AC adapter, cables, and adapter (DC) port on the laptop for damages.<\/li>\n<li>Verify that the wall outlet is working correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Check LED indicator on AC adapter.<\/li>\n<li>Connect a known-good AC adapter.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect the laptop from the docking station (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Run a diagnostic test on the system board.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I disable the power adapter in BIOS?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restart your computer and enter the BIOS by pressing the DEL key or F2 according to the model of your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Once in BIOS, go to the Advanced tab and then toggle the option of Adapter warnings. This option may be present in another tab as well.  <\/li>\n<li>Save changes and exit.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your laptop turns off immediately when you unplug it from a power source, it means your battery is not working. Most likely, your battery has reached the end of its useful life and has stopped holding a charge. Sometimes, laptop batteries can stop working out of the blue. 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