What to do if my Dell P172G battery is swollen?
If the lithium-ion battery in your Dell Laptop is swollen, immediately discontinue using the laptop. Disconnect the AC adapter and allow the battery to fully drain. Replace the swollen battery and dispose of it properly. You may also contact Dell product support to explore options for replacing the battery under your warranty or service contract.
What to do if my Dell P172G Laptop has an amber blinking pattern with 2,3?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 2, 3, ensure the memory module is correctly installed. If the problem continues, replace the memory module.
What to do if my Dell P172G has an amber blinking pattern with 2,4?
If your Dell Laptop shows an amber blinking pattern of 2, 4, try resetting and swapping the memory modules among the slots. If the issue persists, replace the memory module.
What to do if my Dell P172G has an amber blinking pattern with 2,5?
If your Dell Laptop shows an amber blinking pattern of 2, 5, try resetting and swapping the memory modules among the slots. If the issue persists, replace the memory module.
What to do if my Dell P172G has an amber blinking pattern with 3,3?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 3, 3, flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem continues, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has an amber blinking pattern with 3,4?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 3, 4, flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem continues, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has an amber blinking pattern with 2,1?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 2, 1, run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has an amber blinking pattern with 1,2?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 1, 2, the cause may be an unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure. Replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has an amber blinking pattern with 3,2?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 3, 2, it indicates a PCI or Video card/chip failure. Replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell P172G has an amber blinking pattern with 3,1?
If your Dell Laptop displays an amber blinking pattern of 3, 1, reset the main battery connection. If the problem continues, replace the main battery.
General| Model | Dell P172G |
|---|---|
| Category | Laptop |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
Provides essential safety guidelines for working inside the computer.
Steps to prepare the computer before internal servicing.
General safety measures to follow before and during disassembly.
Details the importance and methods of ESD protection.
Describes the components and use of an ESD service kit.
Steps to follow after completing internal computer work.
Identifies the main internal hardware components of the laptop.
Instructions for removing and installing the laptop's bottom cover.
Procedures for removing and installing M.2 SSDs.
Steps for removing and installing the computer's wireless network card.
Instructions for removing and installing the system's cooling fan.
Safety precautions and procedures for removing/installing the main battery.
Procedures for removing and installing the CPU heat sink assembly.
Steps for removing and installing the laptop's touchpad.
Procedures for removing and installing the entire display unit.
Instructions for removing and installing the main system board.
Steps for removing and installing the palm-rest and keyboard.
Guides on how to update the system's BIOS firmware.
Safety advice and procedures for dealing with swollen batteries.
How to run hardware diagnostics before the OS loads.
Step-by-step guide to initiate hardware diagnostics.
How to run the display's built-in self-test to check screen issues.
Explains power and battery status lights and error codes.
Steps for restoring the OS using Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery.
How to perform a hard reset to clear residual power.
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