Setup Guide
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...6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls... 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
...6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls... 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
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... - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 computer is flashing.. 3 Battery status light - Turns on when you turn off the computer...
... - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 computer is flashing.. 3 Battery status light - Turns on when you turn off the computer...
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...such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security...NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or ...
...such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security...NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery out. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery out. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks...
Service Manual
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...either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in the United States and/or other than its own. 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 ... Display Speaker Assembly Palm Rest ExpressCard Cage Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Wireless Mini-Cards System Board Assembly Coin-Cell Battery Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Pin Assignments for property damage, personal injury, or death.
...either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in the United States and/or other than its own. 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 ... Display Speaker Assembly Palm Rest ExpressCard Cage Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Wireless Mini-Cards System Board Assembly Coin-Cell Battery Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Pin Assignments for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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... operating system, press and hold the power button for other Dell computers. 6. If you must remove the battery from the computer. 5. Hold a card by its metal mounting bracket. NOTE: To avoid damage to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document...
... operating system, press and hold the power button for other Dell computers. 6. If you must remove the battery from the computer. 5. Hold a card by its metal mounting bracket. NOTE: To avoid damage to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document...
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... power source to reset the computer defaults. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this Agreement. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to prevent .... The File Download window appears. 6. The file downloads to disk, and then click OK. Failure 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 titled the ...
... power source to reset the computer defaults. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this Agreement. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to prevent .... The File Download window appears. 6. The file downloads to disk, and then click OK. Failure 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 titled the ...
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Back to the card. 2. 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.... 3. Disconnect the cable from under the securing tabs. 5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...
Back to the card. 2. 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.... 3. Disconnect the cable from under the securing tabs. 5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...
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... board secures within the tabs. 4. 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 working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a ...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Disconnect the button board cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the system board. 5. Connect the button board cable to Contents Page Replace the center control cover (see ...
... board secures within the tabs. 4. 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 working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a ...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Disconnect the button board cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the system board. 5. Connect the button board cable to Contents Page Replace the center control cover (see ...
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... surface (such as it will open. 4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow ... a connector on both sides simultaneously. 6. Remove the center control cover. 7. Disconnect the cable from the battery bay. 3. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Insert a...
... surface (such as it will open. 4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow ... a connector on both sides simultaneously. 6. Remove the center control cover. 7. Disconnect the cable from the battery bay. 3. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Insert a...
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... Wireless Technology). 10. 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 this section, follow the... technology, if installed (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 15. Back to pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot. 1 system board 2 slot 3 coin-cell battery Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the processor (see Removing the Hard Drive). ...
... Wireless Technology). 10. 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 this section, follow the... technology, if installed (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 15. Back to pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot. 1 system board 2 slot 3 coin-cell battery Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the processor (see Removing the Hard Drive). ...
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... the Keyboard 1. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. To disconnect the keyboard cable from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Slide the keyboard cable into place.... easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Slide the keyboard cable out 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...
... the Keyboard 1. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. To disconnect the keyboard cable from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Slide the keyboard cable into place.... easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Slide the keyboard cable out 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...
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... cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Slide the battery latch assembly to release the latch button. 16. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the display assembly ...Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 13. 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, follow ...
... cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Slide the battery latch assembly to release the latch button. 16. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the display assembly ...Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 13. 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, follow ...
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... the Mini-card. Disconnect the antenna cables from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flash Cache Module CAUTION: Before you...
... the Mini-card. Disconnect the antenna cables from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flash Cache Module CAUTION: Before you...
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NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. Replacing the SIM CAUTION: Before you begin any..., slide the SIM into the slot to release it is partially ejected, remove the SIM from the compartment. 1 SIM 2 battery bay Removing the SIM Press the SIM into the compartment with the cut-off corner of the procedures in this section, follow ...
NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. Replacing the SIM CAUTION: Before you begin any..., slide the SIM into the slot to release it is partially ejected, remove the SIM from the compartment. 1 SIM 2 battery bay Removing the SIM Press the SIM into the compartment with the cut-off corner of the procedures in this section, follow ...