Setup Guide
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Restricting airflow around your Inspiron computer may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of ... Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. You should never put your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in ) on .
Restricting airflow around your Inspiron computer may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of ... Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. You should never put your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in ) on .
Setup Guide
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... drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the...
... drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the...
Setup Guide
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... 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your...
... 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your...
Owner's Manual
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... off and on, you are encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that interference will not occur in a particular...installation. These limits are on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Product name: Model number: Company name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 PP29L Dell Inc.
... off and on, you are encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that interference will not occur in a particular...installation. These limits are on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Product name: Model number: Company name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 PP29L Dell Inc.
Service Manual
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Center Control Cover Internal Card With ... hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer...
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Center Control Cover Internal Card With ... hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer...
Service Manual
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... components may require the following safety guidelines to help prevent damage to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for other Dell computers. 6. Hold a component such as a connector on the locking tabs to turn off and not in...
... components may require the following safety guidelines to help prevent damage to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for other Dell computers. 6. Hold a component such as a connector on the locking tabs to turn off and not in...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is complete, the computer will automatically ... so may cause system damage. 1. When the flash update is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from a CD for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save this Agreement. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Otherwise, you use a BIOS update program CD...
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is complete, the computer will automatically ... so may cause system damage. 1. When the flash update is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from a CD for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save this Agreement. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Otherwise, you use a BIOS update program CD...
Service Manual
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... Cover). Back to the card. 2. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the cable...
... Cover). Back to the card. 2. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the cable...
Service Manual
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Back to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Back to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay...
Service Manual
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... again. Back to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. 1. Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its...
... again. Back to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. 1. Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its...
Service Manual
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... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Remove the two screws securing the center control cover from the media control buttons...
... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Remove the two screws securing the center control cover from the media control buttons...
Service Manual
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... assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the processor (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Use a plastic scribe to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
... assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the processor (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Use a plastic scribe to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
Service Manual
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... pins on the processor module. 4. NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you will receive a new thermal pad along with the pin-1 corner of the processor module has...
... pins on the processor module. 4. NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you will receive a new thermal pad along with the pin-1 corner of the processor module has...
Service Manual
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Turn the computer over. 3. In sequential order, loosen the five captive screws securing the processor thermal-cooling assembly to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow...
Turn the computer over. 3. In sequential order, loosen the five captive screws securing the processor thermal-cooling assembly to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, ...
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, ...
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... the system board. 3. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the three screws securing the ExpressCard cage to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Cage CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display...
... the system board. 3. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the three screws securing the ExpressCard cage to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Cage CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display...
Service Manual
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...drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state. Back to separate the cover from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the ...hot. Remove the two screws (one from each side of the hard drive cover), then pull to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the...
...drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state. Back to separate the cover from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the ...hot. Remove the two screws (one from each side of the hard drive cover), then pull to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the...
Service Manual
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.... 5. Remove the two screws at the top of the computer. 6. Align the tabs along the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: To avoid...
.... 5. Remove the two screws at the top of the computer. 6. Align the tabs along the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: To avoid...
Service Manual
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... (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Squeeze the plastic grip together to the right and remove it. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
... (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Squeeze the plastic grip together to the right and remove it. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
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...NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are located under your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal ...prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMB."
...NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are located under your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal ...prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMB."
