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... should remove the computer cover. Off - See the Service Manual on page 50. On - The wireless switch may be off. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - If you can not solve ... computer. Momentary 26 To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting...
... should remove the computer cover. Off - See the Service Manual on page 50. On - The wireless switch may be off. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - If you can not solve ... computer. Momentary 26 To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting...
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...properly connected and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on . Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is turned on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button ...to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer has a ...
...properly connected and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on . Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is turned on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button ...to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer has a ...
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... that hinders reception on your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 54. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with the memory. If you experience other ...computer - If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on page 36). 29 For more information about the...
... that hinders reception on your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 54. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with the memory. If you experience other ...computer - If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on page 36). 29 For more information about the...
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... computer and to the electrical outlet. Ensure that your computer. 30 Check the software documentation. Solving Problems • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click the program that is successfully communicating with the memory. If a program...
... computer and to the electrical outlet. Ensure that your computer. 30 Check the software documentation. Solving Problems • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click the program that is successfully communicating with the memory. If a program...
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... fan failure - Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. See the Service Manual on page 50 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - Replace the battery. Possible hard disk drive...
... fan failure - Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. See the Service Manual on page 50 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - Replace the battery. Possible hard disk drive...
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... problem - In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data...
... problem - In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data...
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...System Setup section in the system setup program and is known to an electrical outlet that you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on page 50. 1. then, shut down your... stating that you print these procedures before you want to test displays in the Service Manual to review your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting...
...System Setup section in the system setup program and is known to an electrical outlet that you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on page 50. 1. then, shut down your... stating that you print these procedures before you want to test displays in the Service Manual to review your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting...
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the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. learn more about your Operating System disc. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, ...be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your computer. 52 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Service Manual on your computer, and readme files. INSPIRON Finding More Information and...
the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. learn more about your Operating System disc. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, ...be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your computer. 52 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Service Manual on your computer, and readme files. INSPIRON Finding More Information and...
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... System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. L2 cache 54 AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 DualCore Mobile Technology ..., or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) NOTE: Offerings may need...
... System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. L2 cache 54 AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 DualCore Mobile Technology ..., or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) NOTE: Offerings may need...
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..., 1 GB, and 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SODIMM 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match...
..., 1 GB, and 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SODIMM 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match...
Service Manual
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...your computer. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. 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...A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
...your computer. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. 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...A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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...cover from being scratched. 2. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by its pins.... Turn the computer over. NOTE: Ensure that the work surface is off your own personal safety. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 5. Unless otherwise noted, each...
...cover from being scratched. 2. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by its pins.... Turn the computer over. NOTE: Ensure that the work surface is off your own personal safety. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 5. Unless otherwise noted, each...
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... system damage. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this Agreement. When the flash update is installed properly. Click Download Now 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 provided with a new system board...
... system damage. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this Agreement. When the flash update is installed properly. Click Download Now 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 provided with a new system board...
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... Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 1. Grasp the connector end of the computer). 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. Removing the Internal Card...
... Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 1. Grasp the connector end of the computer). 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. Removing the Internal Card...
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... Keyboard). 4. Disconnect the button board cable from the system board. 5. Place the button board in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Removing the Button Board 1. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover).
... Keyboard). 4. Disconnect the button board cable from the system board. 5. Place the button board in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Removing the Button Board 1. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover).
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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 card facing up. 2. The cards are generally marked with the top side of ...
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 card facing up. 2. The cards are generally marked with the top side of ...
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... the battery bay before you begin any of the keyboard. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer.
... the battery bay before you begin any of the keyboard. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer.
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... the Processor Module). 14. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. 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 procedures in...
... the Processor Module). 14. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. 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 procedures in...
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.... 1. NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. NOTE: If a new processor is mounted while turning the cam screw to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Lift the processor module...
.... 1. NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. NOTE: If a new processor is mounted while turning the cam screw to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Lift the processor module...
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... Product Information Guide. 1. 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. Back to...
... Product Information Guide. 1. 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. Back to...