Knowledge Base Article
Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop caps lock LED blinks when turning on
Problem Description
Customer's Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop won't power on properly, won't boot. No video signal is sent to the display. Can hear fan spin up. When power button is pressed, caps lock flashes 10 times, then laptop powers down.
Resolution
Unplug power cord from laptop, remove battery from laptop. Open memory access panel on the bottom of the laptop. Remove memory module(s) (SO-DIMM). Plug power cord back into laptop. Turn laptop on (with the memory removed), the caps lock and scroll lock LEDs light, then the laptop shuts itself off. Unplug power cord from the laptop. Reinstall the memory modules. Make sure they are seated correctly. Put the battery back in, plug the laptop back in, and power on. Laptop should power on and boot up properly.
Notes
May need to hold the power button down to get it to power on properly.
May apply to other Dell notebook models.