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My laptop Dell vostro 1015 won't pass the dell logo in window 7. Whenever i start my laptop dell vostro screen appears wth loading completed and den immediate black screen. After dat powers become off and d same process repeats... Please give resolution.. thanks in advance

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Short, practical path to isolate the problem and protect data for ’s Vostro 1015. ’s suggestions (vendor pre‑boot diagnostics and trying an external boot device) are useful first moves; the next steps focus on quick isolation (storage vs. POST/hardware), safe data rescue, and targeted hardware checks. Dell’s official boot‑troubleshooting article explains the Recovery Environment, Startup Repair and when to move to hardware isolation. (Dell troubleshoot: computer does not boot). (dell.com)

Storage isolation (data-first): a common, fast test is to power the machine with the internal hard drive disconnected — if the system then shows a “no boot device” message or lets you into BIOS/Recovery, the drive is the likely cause; if it still dies during POST, a motherboard/POST failure is more likely. The Vostro service manual shows how to access and remove the drive safely for testing or to attach to another PC for file recovery. (Vostro 1015 service manual). (manualowl.com)

Hardware checks to try before parts replacement: reseat memory modules and test one DIMM at a time; inspect the display cable and try an external monitor to rule out LCD/panel failure; watch for POST beep or power‑LED blink patterns — Dell’s Vostro diagnostic guide lists those codes and the recommended next steps. Always remove AC and battery and discharge the system before opening it to avoid shorts or ESD. (Vostro diagnostic indicators). (dell.com)

If the drive is failing, recover data by connecting the drive to another PC via a SATA→USB adapter or by booting rescue media; run SMART/drive tests and image important files before any repair attempts. If pre‑boot diagnostics indicate board or video subsystem failure, board‑level repair or replacement is usually required — capture any beep/blink codes and include them when contacting Dell or a repair shop so the fault can be diagnosed quickly. (Dell boot recovery & repair options). (dell.com)

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Run the dell diagnostics... hold Fn while booting and run full diags. After which, call dell with results, even if it is out of warranty, they will still help diagnose the issue.

Also, you can try booting with a Linux Live CD to see if you can get it to boot at all.

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