If your Dell laptop camera does not turn on, update the camera’s software driver if the camera is freezing or if the camera is not detected, ensure the camera is enabled within BIOS, and check that various privacy settings have been adjusted correctly.
If your Dell laptop screen is not full size, adjust the graphics card setting to full screen. After installing the correction Vendor Site driver (AMD or ATI), open the Desktop and go to ‘Catalyst Control Center’ > ‘My Digital Flat Panels’ > ‘Scaling Options’. Adjust the image size to fill the screen.
If your Dell laptop screen doesn’t turn after sleep, this means there is faulty communication between the battery and the screen. Remove the battery and drain any remaining power from the laptop by pressing and holding the power button. Reconnect the battery and restart the computer.
If your Dell laptop screen is not bright enough, use the Fn key and up arrow to increase the brightness. If the issue continues, you may need to replace the LCD Inverter. Low voltage to the LCD Inverter will produce a screen that is too dark, even at full brightness.
If the sound isn’t working on your Chromebook, check that both devices have the volume turned up if you are using an HDMI cord, try completing a hard reboot, be sure you are setting up an HDMI connection properly when connecting to a TV, and unplug headphones and reinsert headphones for recognition.
If your Chromebook isn’t turning on, be sure to remove any external devices that are connected to the computer, allow it ample time to charge before attempting to turn the device back on, and charge your device when it will not turn on and there is no light indicator illuminated.
When it comes to your MacBook not detecting additional monitors or external hardware, first check that you have properly detected all external devices in the System Settings folder. If that does not work, make sure that the cables are in working condition, you have run all required updates, and you have the correct adaptor.
Your first step should always be to check the power cords. Make sure that your MacBook has been properly plugged in. If it everything is connected correctly, you should then look at running a hard restart. This can solve issues that may have arisen from an update or software glitch.
If your MacBook HDMI is not working, try resetting the System Management Controller, select the TV you are connecting to within the Output tab under Sound preferences, confirm that your MacBook is updated with the most recent software, and adjust the display manually by pressing ‘Option – F1.’
If your Samsung Chromebook isn’t working, download the ‘Microphone Test’ app to test for existing issues and find the proper solutions to resolve that particular problem or complete a factory reset through powerwash to resolve any advanced connection issues.
When your Dell laptop charger is not working, resetting the device will often start it working again. Shut down the computer fully, remove all cables, and remove the battery. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds, reinsert the battery, and restart the laptop. It may be a damaged charger or a power problem in the area where you are charging it.
If you have a Dell laptop battery problem, it is often associated with an aging battery that is reaching the end of its lifecycle. Replacing the battery is one of the only ways to fix this problem, aside from always operating the laptop while it is plugged in. If it is not charging or working, even with the AC adapter plugged in, it could be an issue with the AC adapter as well.
When your Dell laptop will not start, try shutting it down and removing all cables. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. Hold in the power button for 30 seconds to drain any residual power. Reconnect all cords and put the battery back in. Restart the computer and it should start up without any problem.
If the HDMI port on your Dell laptop is not working, it is often due to hardware failure. Visually inspect the HDMI cable and if it is older, you may need to update it. Inspect the HDMI port on the laptop for any damage as well. If the HDMI cable is loose and easily pulls out of the port, try another HDMI cable.
When your Dell laptop Bluetooth is not working, go into the settings menu and choose Bluetooth and other devices. Turn off Bluetooth fully, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. You may also need to remove Bluetooth devices from the list of known devices and add them again.
There are two distinct ways that a Dell Laptop can restart itself and each requires different steps to fix it. The first is called a ‘boot loop’ error, where it will continue to restart before it gets to the login screen. The other is where it occurs mostly once you’re already logged into Windows.
If your Dell laptop sound or audio is not working, restart the device to see if any minor causes to the problem are resolved, complete a sound test to confirm that the audio is working, and be sure that all audio ports are free of any debris build-up that might prevent audio from working.
In general, run Diagnostics by entering the BIOS after restarting your Dell Laptop. To do that press F12 repeatedly when the Dell Logo appears. One of the options is ‘Diagnostics’ , select that by using the up and down arrows on the keyboard and pressing the ‘enter’ key.
For the Netflix app installed on a laptop you should ensure the Netflix app is up to date in the Microsoft store. Next, go to the list of apps on your computer and select the advanced options for the Netflix app, select ‘terminate’ and ‘reset’. Below are some more steps if it’s still not working.
When your HP laptop won’t boot from external sources or after an upgrade, use a recovery disc to get it back up and running. If your computer lacks a CD drive, change your BIOS settings to support multiple boot options. You can also clone your system as a workaround.
If your HP laptop’s WiFi keeps disconnecting, it could be a software error or a faulty WLAN card. Try updating your laptop or replacing the WLAN card to re-establish a connection. If neither of these options works, you may have corroded wires or a weak WiFi signal.