Dell 1526 Support Question
Dell 1526 Support Question
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Question posted by jamesboggan54 on December 22nd, 2012
Computer Start Up Problems 1526
3 lock lights flash next to power button but my computer won't start
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Answer #1: Posted by tiffany2007 on December 23rd, 2012 8:49 PM
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ere below are possible causes and troubleshooting steps of laptop that can't power on, hope it may help:
Possible causes:
1. dell inspiron 1526 charger failure.
2. Power jack failure.
3. Motherboard failure.
Possible troubleshooting steps and repair solutions:
1. Test the AC adapter with a digital multimeter. It's possible that you have a failed AC adapter. If you don't have a multimeter, test your laptop with another known good AC adapter.
2.It's possible that power jack (socket where you plug the AC adapter) is broken. Remove the motherboard and take a closer look at the power jack. In some cases you can fix the jack by resoldering it on the motherboard. In other cases you have to replace the jack with a new one. Using a multimeter, test if the power goes to the motherboard through the jack.
3. If replacing the AC power adapter and jack on the motherboard doesn't help, most likely you have a bad motherboard. Replace the motherboard.
Possible causes:
1. dell inspiron 1526 charger failure.
2. Power jack failure.
3. Motherboard failure.
Possible troubleshooting steps and repair solutions:
1. Test the AC adapter with a digital multimeter. It's possible that you have a failed AC adapter. If you don't have a multimeter, test your laptop with another known good AC adapter.
2.It's possible that power jack (socket where you plug the AC adapter) is broken. Remove the motherboard and take a closer look at the power jack. In some cases you can fix the jack by resoldering it on the motherboard. In other cases you have to replace the jack with a new one. Using a multimeter, test if the power goes to the motherboard through the jack.
3. If replacing the AC power adapter and jack on the motherboard doesn't help, most likely you have a bad motherboard. Replace the motherboard.
Related Dell 1526 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place 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. Before Setting Up...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using The Wireless Switch
To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place.
-
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the...
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button
7 Connect the Network Cable (optional)
If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Microsoft® Windows® Setup
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are using a dial-up to 15 minutes to...
Setup Guide - Page 11
...on the screen to
complete the setup.
The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Before you can help you do not have an ISP, the... past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
3. Click Start → Connect To. 3.
Windows Vista
1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window ...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... any open programs.
2. The New Connection Wizard appears.
3. Otherwise, follow the instructions on how you selected Set up modem or ISDN. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
4. Click Start → Internet Explorer.
Click Connect to complete the setup. Chose Dial-up if you will use an optional USB dial-up my connection manually, continue...
Setup Guide - Page 13
6. Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next.
7.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
11
Setup Guide - Page 14
... activity light is in a power management mode.
2
Hard drive activity light - 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 - Device Status Lights
The device status lights located...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... Off
- NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless
technology is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on when
wireless networking is an optional feature.
Turns ...area of the computer to quickly turn off . Momentary
5
Bluetooth® status light -
4
WiFi status light - Use the wireless switch located at the, right side of your desktop, ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
Off
- Disables wireless devices
On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Right Side Features
7 6 5 4 1 23
14
1
Wireless On/Off switch - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Enables ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... slot.
4 Optical Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
6 S-video TV-out connector - The computer ships with print or
writing is facing upward when inserting discs.
5 Eject Button -
Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects a
USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue...
Setup Guide - Page 18
Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to power the computer and
charge the battery when the computer is
not in use.
3
USB connectors (2)- Connects to
the AC... device.
NOTE: Before you are
using a cabled network signal, this
connects your computer.
2
AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Left Side Features
9 78 56 4 1 23
16
1 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide - Page 19
...
telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see
the online modem documentation supplied
with your computer.
7
HDMI connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
17 Stores software and data. 6
Modem connector -
Setup Guide - Page 20
... buttons - If you do not have the optional built-in camera with audio programs.
6 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of headphones, or sends audio to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Connects one pair of a mouse to a powered speaker or sound system.
5
Audio In/ Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
Setup Guide - Page 21
7 SD/MMC - MS/Pro - H)
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Computer Base and Keyboard Features
2
1
1 Keyboard - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. Controls CD, DVD, and media playback.
19 M ...
Setup Guide - Page 22
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Media Controls
To use the media controls, press the button and then release.
Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter
Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume
20
Setup Guide - Page 27
...is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Backup.
2.
Click... wizard.
Backing Up Your Data on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 25 To back up files:
1. To back up files:
1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
... protection devices, 35 surge protectors, 35 UPS, 35
power button description, 20
power light conditions, 118
printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 119 setting up, 33 USB, 34
problems blue screen, 114 CD drive, 103 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 113-114 computer does not start up, 113 computer stops responding, 113 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell...
Service Manual - Page 2
... Flash ...the power button .... Click Start , click...locking tabs, press inward on the locking...Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer
This document provides procedures for 4 seconds.
3. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer is not covered by its metal mounting bracket.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in a power...
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