Brian Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Got a Dell Inspiron 1525 just before Christmas. Running good but now it is turning into crap right away. Everytime I boot up in the AM, it reboots itself. Sometimes a blue screen pops up, sometimes ot runs through system repair. Sometimes when it starts up, I keep getting message about things that stop running. It's becoming a pain in the ass and am gonna call Dell, hopefully to get it replaced. Any ideas what could be wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Try a clean install of the OS, that'll fix most software issues. If you still have problems, hardware somewhere has gone bad and if you can't find the culprit, it's time for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 QUOTE (BobDylan @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 03:28 PM) Try a clean install of the OS, that'll fix most software issues. If you still have problems, hardware somewhere has gone bad and if you can't find the culprit, it's time for a replacement. So re-install Vista? That seems to be the answer I am getting everywhere I look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy125 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 03:30 PM) So re-install Vista? That seems to be the answer I am getting everywhere I look. Yep, just like was stated, wipe it clean and see what happens. IMO, it sounds like a RAM issue, but you might as well see if there is a software issue causing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 It's a RAM or hard drive issue. See if Dell will replace it. It'll save you a lot of trial and error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I find that performing random key strokes like "caps lock" + "spacebar" will typically not fix computer issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 04:36 PM) It's a RAM or hard drive issue. See if Dell will replace it. It'll save you a lot of trial and error. Sounds like it, but we didn't get enough detail of the problems to tell for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 04:30 PM) So re-install Vista? That seems to be the answer I am getting everywhere I look. Yeah, it's fairly simple to do. Back-up any files you want to keep and when you re-install, wipe the drive clean. It seems strange since the computer is new, so I'm lead to believe that there is something else wrong with it, but since you can't ship it out for a replacement on Sunday anyway, it'll kill some time and potentially fix the issues while you wait. Edited January 11, 2009 by BobDylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Dude, yer gettin a defective laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The best thing you can do in situations like this is dump an entire glass of distilled water in the computer through the fan. It works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 QUOTE (3E8 @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 05:01 PM) Dude, yer gettin a defective laptop :lolhitting spit take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 QUOTE (3E8 @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 04:01 PM) Dude, yer gettin a defective laptop nice. /from my Dell e1705 which has been solid from day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 03:30 PM) So re-install Vista? That seems to be the answer I am getting everywhere I look. Or since you just got it and it must still be under warranty take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 13, 2009 -> 10:50 AM) Or since you just got it and it must still be under warranty take it back. I did something at set up that was recommended, hitting an option that says Last Good Configuration, or something. Working fine the last few days. If it craps out again, I will be calling to exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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