Dell Inspiron 6400 Enthusiasts' thread #5, Inspiron 1520 is released ... classic
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 May 1 2007, 01:23 PM
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is there any button on the keyboard that i can just turn off the monitor only and still run the com?
coz i got another laptop that i can just off the monitor. i cant seem to find any on dell. |
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May 1 2007, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(minghao @ May 1 2007, 12:56 PM) How to repair?Can i titan my self? If still under warranty is not recommend to DIY la.  |
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May 1 2007, 01:27 PM
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just configure the dell to turn off display after.. example: 5 mins? or to configure it to ''do nothing'' when u close the display. it will off the lcd screen
Added on May 1, 2007, 1:28 pm QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 01:05 PM) If u want to void the warranty lar i thought we have the right to kacau them all the time .ahahhaha haha, call them up when its really untoleratable anything wrong just call call call rigght? This post has been edited by youliang: May 1 2007, 01:28 PM |
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May 1 2007, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(honkit @ May 1 2007, 02:23 PM) is there any button on the keyboard that i can just turn off the monitor only and still run the com? lol, theres no THAT button on a dell, so when u close the lid, it actually turn off the lcdcoz i got another laptop that i can just off the monitor. i cant seem to find any on dell. QUOTE i thought we have the right to kacau them all the time .ahahhaha anything wrong just call call call rigght?  gogogo |
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May 1 2007, 02:41 PM
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when i close, by default it goes to sleep mode.. gota change the settings 1st
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May 1 2007, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(youliang @ May 1 2007, 03:41 PM) when i close, by default it goes to sleep mode.. gota change the settings 1st how to change da setting woh?? damn annoying ler |
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May 1 2007, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 03:17 PM) how to change da setting woh?? damn annoying ler For windows vista only:You can change the power option at the control panel:  If you just want the LCD display to turn off while the system continue running,set this 1 minutes on turn off display.After 1 minutes it will turn off the LCD display and everything on your system still continue running:  Another way to turn off just the LCD display by closing the LCD display lid, set this:  This post has been edited by swanchew: May 1 2007, 04:30 PM |
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May 1 2007, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 03:17 PM) how to change da setting woh?? damn annoying ler for XP :to turn off the LCD monitor when lappy is idle : Control Panel->Performance & Maintenance->Power Options->Power Schemes->Turn off monitor->Choose the time u want the monitor to turn off itself when lappy is idle to turn off the LCD monitor when flipping down : Control Panel->Performance & Maintenance->Power Options->Advanced->When I close the lid of my portable computer->Do nothing This post has been edited by teikwing: May 1 2007, 04:40 PM |
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May 1 2007, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 12:16 AM) anyone receive this email from dell? For your information, those survey email will rate their performance who serve you. This will also effect their annual bonus. If you rate them excellent with compliment comment they may get cash rewards.  |
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May 1 2007, 04:37 PM
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i think if deal directly with them using online credit card is good . i also pay by credit card 12 month free 0% installemmnt
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May 1 2007, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(swanchew @ May 1 2007, 04:35 PM) For your information, those survey email will rate their performance who serve you. This will also effect their annual bonus. If you rate them excellent with compliment comment they may get cash rewards. hmm..like that ar..i put everything to low ahhahaha nola..im not so bad |
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May 1 2007, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE(youliang @ May 1 2007, 05:12 PM) hmm..like that ar.. If the agent keep receiving unsatisfy survey, their manager will go and brain wash them. i put everything to low ahhahaha nola..im not so bad  .In worst case, they may lost their job.  |
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May 1 2007, 06:06 PM
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lost their job ? sound great
i also lost patient on their service d |
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May 1 2007, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(teikwing @ Apr 30 2007, 11:06 PM) are you referring to the hinge/LCD cover? it's a common problem for 6400 after frequent flipping up & down. repaired mine under CC few months ago. now abit loose also dy. that's very simple, open the center hinge cover, you will see directly 2screws each on both lcd hinge, tighten up!2min settle. can do anytimes http://supportapj.dell.com/support/edocs/s...r.htm#wp1123881 |
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May 1 2007, 08:19 PM
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will dell still come out promotions like the free 2gb ram?
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May 1 2007, 08:37 PM
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QUOTE(swanchew @ May 1 2007, 05:24 PM) For windows vista only: You can change the power option at the control panel: If you just want the LCD display to turn off while the system continue running,set this 1 minutes on turn off display.After 1 minutes it will turn off the LCD display and everything on your system still continue running: Another way to turn off just the LCD display by closing the LCD display lid, set this: QUOTE for XP : to turn off the LCD monitor when lappy is idle : Control Panel->Performance & Maintenance->Power Options->Power Schemes->Turn off monitor->Choose the time u want the monitor to turn off itself when lappy is idle to turn off the LCD monitor when flipping down : Control Panel->Performance & Maintenance->Power Options->Advanced->When I close the lid of my portable computer->Do nothing thanks QUOTE For your information, those survey email will rate their performance who serve you. This will also effect their annual bonus. If you rate them excellent with compliment comment they may get cash rewards. oo, i put high rate, but then again.. regretted since they didnt give me any bonus or discount QUOTE that's very simple, open the center hinge cover, you will see directly 2screws each on both lcd hinge, tighten up! hmm, would it void the warrranty2min settle. can do anytimes |
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May 1 2007, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 08:37 PM) thanks *hmn** it will not. if not what is the purpose Dell publish the link from my previous post? not agree about this then you can read the long T&C. but of course you need to bear your responsibility, this is the main point. only old man, aunty, etc.. of course they worry and scare... hahahha, dun do lor.. spent some time to call, email....oo, i put high rate, but then again.. regretted since they didnt give me any bonus or discount hmm, would it void the warrranty |
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May 1 2007, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(djlah @ May 1 2007, 09:44 PM) *hmn** it will not. if not what is the purpose Dell publish the link from my previous post? not agree about this then you can read the long T&C. but of course you need to bear your responsibility, this is the main point. only old man, aunty, etc.. of course they worry and scare... hahahha, dun do lor.. spent some time to call, email.... o.0 then i am old uncle lar anyway, better safe than sorry lor.. |
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May 1 2007, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(benzene88 @ May 1 2007, 08:19 PM) will dell still come out promotions like the free 2gb ram? the 2GB promotion ended yesterday but i suppose such offer would be available so long as the ram price remain unchange |
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May 1 2007, 11:30 PM
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2,171 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: K.lumpur ... heart of M'sia 
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QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 01:52 PM) lol, theres no THAT button on a dell, so when u close the lid, it actually turn off the lcd becareful , do the setting before you close the lid gogogodefault will hibernate your laptop QUOTE(pipedream @ May 1 2007, 03:17 PM) how to change da setting woh?? damn annoying ler power plan setting |
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