Questions tagged [inspiron]
Questions that relate to the Dell Inspiron range of laptop and desktop comuters
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Ubuntu 20.04 on Dell Inspiron 5491 2 in 1, does it work? [duplicate]
I'm looking to buy a Inspiron 5491 with i7, 8GB, 2 in 1 configuration. I'm currently using my old MacBook Pro (2012) and switching to Ubuntu. So my plan is to wipe Windows 10 and go full Ubuntu Focal ...
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How do you change the installation order in Dell Inspiron 3580
I booted Ubuntu installation from USB bootable falsh drive. After it completed installation and restarting, the computer does not find bootable device. How do I change the installation order in Dell ...
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Bluetooth not working for my Dell Inspiron 11 - 3148 with ubuntu 20.04 5.4.0-29-generic kernel release [duplicate]
Bluetooth not detecting any external devices, but showing in on state. Tried all options and couldn't resolved. Appreciate a help..
dmesg | grep -i Bluetooth
[ 15.682930] Bluetooth: Core ver 2.22
[ ...
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Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 - Overheating Issue
Issue: The laptop is overheating, it is extremely hot.
Release: Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS (latest at the moment of this post).
More information bellow:
Hardware Info
Debug commands output are here
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Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 - Wireless Issue
Issue: Intel Corporation Wireless AC 9462, it is saying "This device is not working". Screenshot provided bellow.
Release: Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS (latest at the moment of this post).
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Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 - Audio driver issue
Issue: The audio card/device sometimes the builtin speaker works some times not, when I reboot it, it comes back to work. It looks like there was not installed the proper driver. When it is functional,...
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Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 - Second Monitor Issues
Issue 1: The additional monitor (connected via HDMI port) keep blinking, randomly time, there is not a equal time repetitive pattern. I have already changed the monitor and HDMI cables and the problem ...
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Ubuntu fails to detect my webcam more than once
If I open/close cheese two times or more , Ubuntu fails to find the build-in webcam. Only after reboot the webcam will be functional for me and only once.
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Replacing Windows with Ubuntu on a Dell Laptop [duplicate]
I bought a Dell Inspiron 14 5000 with Windows 10 Home preinstalled on it, and would like to completely replace it with the latest version of Ubuntu. By doing this, will I have to worry about any sorts ...
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No wifi on Dell Inpiron 9400 with Lubuntu 18.04.4 LTS - bionic [duplicate]
I converted this laptop (Dell Inspiron 9400) from WinXP to Lubuntu 18.04.4 LTS-bionic. WIFI worked fine with WinXP. It does not work with Lubuntu. My LAN connection works fine.
I have searched & ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 installation on Dell inspiron 14 5000. WIfi stopped working after software update
Please note I have been using ubuntu for 2 full days. My apologies if not enough information.
After first installation Wifi works fine. (kernel = generic 5.3.0.28)
After software update, Wifi is gone....
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Ubuntu on Dell Inspiron 5491
Has anyone managed to install Ubuntu 18.04 or 19.10 on Dell Inspiron 5491 2-in-1 with intel i5-10210u?
I tried the "try it without installing option" and the WiFi adapted was not detected, does the ...
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Request failed for pin 180 on live USB boot
I am helping a friend install Kubuntu 19.10 on his new Dell Inspiron 14 7490 laptop.
When we select the USB drive from the boot menu (to boot into live USB), we get the following error:
cannonlake-...
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Installer misses a step and won't let me mount partition while installing ubuntu budgie 18.04.3
I am trying to install Budgie 18.04.3 64bit on a new Dell inspiron 5000, which has Windows 10 installed on its one drive.
I made a bootable USB drive with Rufus (tried both FAT32 and NTFS) then tried ...
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Problem while installing Ubuntu 16.04 in Dell
Problem while installing Ubuntu 16.04 in Dell inspiron 5000 amd ryzen with Inbuilt windows 10. Moreover I need dual booting.Error while installation
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19.10 installation media cannot access internal SSD (Dell Inspiron 15 5000)
I’ve just bought a new Dell laptop and created a USB Drive with the 19.10 installation media on it.
However, upon entering setup, the only install location recognised is the USB Drive, and is the ...
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18.04.3 LTS Keyboard backlight fails on Dell Inspiron 13 5370
I have a Dell Inspiron 13 5370 (non touchscreen version), running Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS and kernel "Linux 5.4.1-050401-generic".
The keyboard back light won't work. The shortcut key Fn+F10 brings up ...
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Unable to boot mini.iso on Dell Inspiron 3180 notebook
I have been unable to boot the Ubuntu 18.04 mini.iso on my Inspiron 3180 notebook. I went into BIOS setup and disabled secure boot and TPM and enabled USB Wake but the regular (Windows) operating ...
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Can't enter GRUB after Ubuntu 19.10 installation on Dell Inspiron 15 2-in-1
A few days ago I got a new Dell Inspiron 15 2-in-1 with Windows 10 and have been trying to install Ubuntu (initially 18.04) on it. Initially, I was having the exact same problem described here.
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Install ubuntu on Dell inspiron 2 in1
I am trying to install Ubuntu 19.10 on a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-IN-1. The install hangs about 5 lines into the on-screen progress.
Is it possible to do this ? If so, some tips would be appreciated. ...
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Installing Ubuntu on Dell Inspiron 5585
I've been struggling getting Ubuntu on my laptop for a few days now.
When I load up the install disk it flashes "error file /boot/ not found" then shows me the boot options (Try Ubuntu or Install). ...
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Can't set 1280x800 screen resolution on Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop under Lubuntu 18.04
I managed to install Lubuntu 18.04 on Dell Inspiron 1501 with "nomodeset" grub setting and make WiFi card work, but I can't set screen resolution to anything except 1024x768. Native screen resolution ...
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How to use 27c6:538d Goodix FingerPrint (Dell Inspiron 5490)?
I can see this in lsusb
but cannot find option to use it in users option in setting
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Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS Update breaks Wireless Adapter : Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377
I have run into a problem. I recently updated my Ubuntu partition (dual-boot with Win10) to 18.04.3 LTS on my Dell Inspiron 17 3000 laptop. Upon restart, the OS no longer recognizes my wireless ...
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Fresh Ubuntu 19.04 installation is a bit weird
I tried to install Ubuntu 19.04 on my Dell Inspiron 5558 and at the first try it was the same. So first is the boot, which is weird because I get the blinking underscore on the top left for 30 seconds ...
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Keyboard no longer works Intermittently after suspend 18.04 Dell Inspiron 13
Intermittently, my Dell Inspiron 13 with Ubuntu 18.04 doesn't let my keyboard work after suspend. There is no pattern that I can discern. Touchpad still works. Touchscreen still works, allowing me to ...
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WiFi stops working intermittently on 18.04 (Dell Inspiron 15 5000)
I recently got a new laptop (a Dell Inspiron 15 5000) and have been experiencing stability issues with the wireless connection ever since I installed Ubuntu 18.04. The WiFi will disappear seemingly at ...
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How to repair Ubuntu after Ubuntu restored back to factory default mode by itself?
I have a Dell Inspiron that came with Ubuntu 14.04 which I upgraded to 16.04. when I turned it on today, it was in factory default mode. why did it do that by itself? it said to have the normal ...
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Can't install ubuntu on dell inspiron 3670 - i5
I just got a brand new desktop a dell inspiron 3670 i5 with a ssd. Im having a real hard time installing ubuntu. Tried making a USB of 18.04lts and that failed on multiple levels to install. I created ...
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Just a pink screen after “sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade”. My laptop is new and it came with ubuntu
Yesterday, I received my laptop Dell Inspiron and I did Ubuntu installing. It comes with Ubuntu. When I finished, in terminal, I did this commands: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade. ...
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dell insiron 15 7567 Subwoofer is not working [duplicate]
I have Dell Insipron 15 7567, apparently it doesn't play sound in sub woofer after installing Ubuntu 19.04
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SDHC does not mounting, disappears when clicked
I recently installed Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS on a Dell Inspiron 11 3180. I have a 32GB SanDisk Ultra that I use for file storage. When inserted the card shows under Files as SDHC. When I move the cursor ...
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no sound and tried answers in the exchange but not working - need help
using ubuntu 14.04, did upgrade and sound disappeared. I tried
pulseaudio -k gave Failed to kill daemon: No such process
someone mentioned that they killed the pulseaudio process directly and it ...
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SD card showing up in `dmesg` but not elsewhere
I am trying to mount an SD card using built-in reader on my Dell Inspiron 7570 running Ubuntu 19.04.
When I insert the card, dmesg says:
$ dmesg
[...]
[ 202.433303] usb 1-6: new high-speed USB ...
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Ubuntu 18.10 does not wake up from hibernate
i got a Dell Inspiron laptop with Ubuntu installed. When I shortly press the power button or close the lid the system hibernates as it should.
Now the problem is that when I open the lid, the only ...
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Screen Flickering & Freezing problem
I am using Ubuntu 18.04 in Dell Inspiron 3542 laptop for 2 years. Now my laptop screen is always flickering & get stuck / freeze in every 3 seconds. On the time of screen stuck, mouse, keyboard ...
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After last 14.04 package upgrade PC was slow, soundless and without brightness adjust (Inspiron - 5552)
After last (day 22 of this month) package upgrade of ubuntu 14.04, my PC got slow (compiz using too much cpu), soundless and i can't adjust brightness anymore. When i reinstall factory system (ubuntu ...
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Dell Inspiron laptop 17 7000 - brightness function keys Fn-F11 and Fn-F12 not working
The function keys to control the screen brightness - Fn-F11 & Fn-F12 - are not working.
Xubuntu 18.10.
Dell Inspiron 17 7000 (7786) laptop
I have tried updating the boot parameters in /etc/...
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Can’t install 18.04 from live usb. Screen freezes, but cursor moves
I’m trying to install Ubuntu 18.04 on my laptop, but when I get past gnu grub. The mouse may or may not move and be able to click on items on the screen for a maximum of five seconds, but after five ...
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install ubuntu on Dell Inspiron 3181?
I wish to use Dell's Chromebook Inspiron 3181 (ChromeOS) to install ubuntu-only. Is there any detailed information to do just that - w/o the need to tamper with the BIOS?
I might add that, in past, I ...
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Bluetooth not pairing
I am trying to pair my Bluetooth headset, but I can only see the device for a second and then it disappears, other times (like now) it won't detect the headset at all.
I was able to pair a few times ...
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Ubuntu randomly reboots on Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1
I've been having several instances of Ubuntu randomly rebooting my laptop with not trace of an error message or clue to a reason why.
I've checked the system logs but frankly I'm too new to this to ...
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External Monitor not detected Ubuntu 18.04 on Dell Inspiron 5558
I connected an external monitor through my HDMI port but after an extensive search I wasn't able to find the solution to my problem.
When I run xrandr this is is what I get,
~$ xrandr
Screen 0: ...
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Reboot freezes at end of Ubuntu 18.10 installation
I'm trying to install Ubuntu 18.10 on my Dell Inspiron 15 7567 gaming laptop. The installation went normally, but when I need to reboot the system to finish the installation the laptop freezes. This ...
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Inspiron 5315 problems
I'm experiencing some graphics and performance problems. Whenever I load Ubuntu, my background looks like the below photo. I'm also having some really bad performance issues, for example: when I full ...
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Dell inspiron N5050 8 beeps because “removed lcd cable”
I have recently remove the lcd cable. the beeps start from bios and when start up the sound still from speakers. when i boot to windows the beeps will disable. how can i disable it in ubuntu?
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Where to get Ubuntu for Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Series 5480
Ubuntu on Dell Inspiron 5480 website says to use pre-installed version of OS, but it shipped with Windows 10.
The system is available in some regions with a special image of Ubuntu pre-installed ...
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No user input on previewing a file that has no installed handler
I'm using the included filesystem browser, hitting the SPACE bar will give a preview of a selected file. If the selected file has no handler there is a popup saying "Additional Package Required", the ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on DELL Inspiron 15R 5520
My laptop is DELL Inspiron 15R 5520 with Windows 7 Ultimate installed and i want to migrate from Windows 7 to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS but first i want to know if my laptop is fully compatible with this ...
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Dell Inspiron 15R (5520) Optical drive ejects randomly
machine: Inspiron 15R (5520)
O.S: dual boot Win10/ubuntu 18.04
I kept it on bios for 1 hour and it didn't ejected.
Doesn't happen when booted on Windows.
