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.
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.
Inspiron N5010, powers on automatically when I plug it in