17 Mar, 2010
Solution for Black Screen and Blinking Cursor in Dell Inspiron 5150
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Many user of the Dell Inspiron 5150 laptop has reported that they experience the same problem that has been the general issue with other users. It is the problem when their laptop does not show the welcome screen, instead the Dell Inspiron Laptop show black screen with the blinking cursor on the top left hand corner. This issue has been the stressing one for the users since they have not found the solution for this problem.
One of the solution that should be tried by the user of Dell Inspiron when their laptop does not show welcome screen, instead of black screen as well as the blinking cursor is by resetting the BIOS to the default setting. This can be done by removing the CMOS battery. CMOS battery is the rechargeable battery in the Dell Inspiron that is used to store the basic information in the computer base. It is usually installed in the laptop.
The resetting the CMOS Battery is easy, since it can be done by taking the CMOS battery out and discharge it for several minutes. After it is discharged, the CMOS battery should be reinstalled back to the Dell Inspiron laptop. Once the CMOS battery is reinstalled, the BIOS will be accessible and the user of the Dell Inspiron from here.