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July 15th, 2023 02:00
Inspiron N5010, powers on automatically when I plug it in
Inspiron 15 N5010
Hello,
So I have a 2011 Dell Inspiron N5010 running non-supported Windows 10.
Inspiron N5010 recently started to Power on automatically from The Shutdown when I plug it in the AC Charger. It never done that before.
Example: The Inspiron N5010 is off for a day. The next day I go to use it. I plug it in the AC Charger before powering it on and it powers on it self.
But It doesn't do that every time the laptop is off. But it do that when the laptop is left off for a day or 7-8 hours but not the same time I shutdown the laptop.
I looked for some solutions and most of them saying that maybe the AC Behavior or Wake On AC are enabled in the BIOS but when I looked in the BIOS I didn't find any of these two choices.
I hope anyone understand me and my problem. The Inspiron N5010 is running with A15 BIOS.
AdrianG001
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July 25th, 2023 00:00
If your Dell Inspiron N5010 laptop powers on automatically when you plug it in, there could be a few potential causes for this behavior. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to try to resolve the issue:
1. **Check Power Button and Keyboard**: Ensure that the power button is not stuck or jammed, as it could cause the laptop to turn on automatically. Also, check the keyboard for any stuck keys, as some laptops have a "power on" key combination that could be accidentally triggered.
2. **BIOS Settings**: Enter the laptop's BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2 or DEL during the boot process) and look for any power-related options. Check if there's an option related to automatic power on when AC power is connected. If you find such an option, disable it.
3. **Power Options in Operating System**: If the laptop is running Windows or another operating system, check the power options in the control panel. Look for any settings related to power management and automatic startup. Adjust the settings accordingly to prevent automatic booting.
4. **Update BIOS**: Visit Dell's support website and check for any BIOS updates for your specific laptop model. Sometimes, BIOS updates can address power-related issues, including automatic startup problems.
5. **Hardware Issues**: There might be a hardware problem with the power circuitry or the charging port that is causing the laptop to misinterpret the connection of the charger as a power-on signal. In this case, it's best to contact Dell support or visit a qualified technician for further diagnosis and repair.
6. **Battery Check**: If your laptop's battery is old or faulty, it might not be holding a charge properly, and the laptop might be relying solely on AC power. Check the battery health using the appropriate software or consult Dell's diagnostics tools to see if there are any battery-related issues.
7. **Power Adapter**: If you are using a third-party power adapter or charger, it might not be fully compatible with your laptop, leading to unusual behavior. Ensure you are using the original Dell power adapter that came with the laptop.
If you've tried the above steps and the issue persists, it's best to reach out to Dell customer support or take the laptop to an authorized service center for a more in-depth investigation and resolution.
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July 25th, 2023 12:00
"Not supported" is often a misunderstood term. It doesn't mean that it won't work. It simply means that Dell does not support it, Dell did not test Windows 10 on that laptop, Dell does not provide Windows 10 drivers for it, and Dell won't provide warranty support for it. Given that this is a ten- or 12-year-old laptop, lack of Dell support is irrelevant, since there is no warranty anymore anyway.
I don't know who edited your post to mark that phrase in red.
I have installed Windows 10 on 12-year-old laptops. As long as you have sufficient RAM (should be 8 GB, as 4 GB is a bare minimum and not ideal), and ideally an SSD, it can run very well. I get some drivers from Dell site, some from component manufacturers, and many are automatically installed by Windows Update after installing Windows 10.
So, don't worry about it. : )
Eyad Ahmed
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July 25th, 2023 12:00
Hello, Thanks for Replying
I Tried the Solution no.3 Which is The Power Options (I'm Running Windows 10 Pro 22H2)
When you sir told me to Check the Power Options In the windows, I checked it and ran a Power Troubleshoot
but actually, I found that the problem it was not in the exact Power Options But it was something in the Battery driver or the software.
So, My Solution: That I kept running after the problem and found that it was something in the battery driver ((But it might be in the Software too))
but I think the problem was 90% in the Battery Driver and exactly The ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery
why exactly that driver? ----> During the problem I was trying to do every troubleshoot method in windows 10, as the CMD SFC Scan and the Hardware Troubleshoot etc...
So, I also went to check the battery drivers.
but I noticed that the ACPI Compliant Control method full name was:
(Microsoft *Surface* ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery) and *Surface* Confused me a little because I'm having a laptop and it's not a Microsoft Surface.
So, I Asked the Microsoft Community and a guy replied to me and said it normal, and it might be compatible with the laptop.
but actually, I didn't trust him.
when I clicked the driver details and there was a choice to *Roll Back*
So, I Rolled it back and its name became (Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery)
and this time without *Surface* So I said that I would leave it like that because it's the default driver and then I restarted the laptop.
, when I restarted the laptop, I checked the device manager again and that driver updated itself again and became (Microsoft *Surface* ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery) Again
So that driver Became Very SUS For me XD and i was suspecting that the problem was in that driver.
I tried to rollback it again and update it again to see if the windows would let me update it and yup it said (Installing Driver Updates)
so, I uninstalled the both battery drivers Which Are (Microsoft *Surface* ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery) And (Microsoft AC Adapter) And I Unplugged the AC Adapter and Removed the Battery and left the laptop without the battery in a bag for a Whole day.
and in the next day I put the battery back in the laptop and plugged the AC Adapter AND IT DIDNT POWER ON IT SELF.
so, I ran to check the device manager and saw that the (Microsoft *Surface* ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery) Became (Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery)
So, I tried to check it for updates to see if it will get back to *Surface* BUT NOO
IT SAID *The best drivers for your device are already installed*
and after this the problem has goooooooooooooone forever (I think it has gone to Mars XD)
and I want to thank you very much for getting me the idea of the Software and power options.
I have been thinking it's a hardware problem for a whole week.
and I hope that solution help anyone facing the same problem.
And the conclusion of my solution that I ran every troubleshooting trick or method in Microsoft Windows (that's for the Software) and for the (drivers) I have uninstalled the drivers and made them install again automatically after restarting to be in their default form.
And I just want to ask something. Why windows 10 is not supported on this laptop even its running very smoothly and without no problems also getting latest updates. also, when I wrote in the problem that I'm running Windows 10
it Said with red font *non-supported Windows 10*
Why?