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by mkdpeter

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I have 2 Laptops (A DELL 110L and a Latitude D800).

DELL 110L doesn't start.
When I plug it, its (four) LEDs light up and turn off immediately.
After this, it doesn't react even if I push the power button(pushbutton).
With an other adaptor cable, the reaction is the same(if I change the adaptor).

About the Latitude D800

When I plug and start it, I have this message after the POST: YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN.

NB: I try to use an other ADAPTER but the reaction is the same.
The test of the battery indicate that it has a problem, but it can make a few minutes before shutting down. Used with or without Its battery, it gives me the same result.

What can be the problem?

Can you help me to resolve it with new solution or help to find same document for it?

Thank you.

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by cmiller5400

Are you using a Dell branded adapter? If not you will have issues as some laptops "communicate" with the adapter.

by larryd4

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The reponse for the 110L sounds like the battery is dead. I am almost sure that the older 110L requires a usable battery to boot.

Two, the D800
The BIOS thinks your docked and it also thinks your adapter is not the correct one.

My suggestion is get a charged battery in to the laptop and boot it without the cord plugged in.

Do not boot all the way to the OS, get in to the BIOS and load the default BIOS settings and then reboot.

The message about being docked should go away.

If you still get the message about the charger and your sure that it is the corrrect charger, return it to Dell. It probably has gone bad and is probably pushing out a lower voltage then needed.

by jiminpa

I have the same problem. Boot your PC without the adapter plugged in. Once it gets past the POST you can plug it in and it will work fine. It's a nuisance but it works.

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