Dell Inspiron 1526 Support Question
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Question posted by wemsco on August 25th, 2014
Inspiron 1526 Won't Turn On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 21st, 2014 4:35 AM
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When a laptop won't power on, it's often because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or the motherboard/system board. Without being able to troubleshoot the laptop, it's almost impossible to say for sure which of the components is causing the problem.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Dell Inspiron 1526 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... compliance with the FCC regulations:
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526
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Dell Inc. The following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• ...the device or devices covered in this copyright protection technology must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are designed to provide reasonable protection against ...
Service Manual - Page 1
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card ... document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. NOTICE: A...
Service Manual - Page 2
...the network wall jack.
4. Do not use only the battery designed for this document. Turn the computer over. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by its metal mounting...other Dell computers.
6. 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 ...
Service Manual - Page 4
... with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Turn on the screen. Click Download Now to save configuration changes. 6. Click Save this program to...Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and turn on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD...
Service Manual - Page 6
.... 3. Replace the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you must remove the battery from the card.
1
card
2
securing screw
Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...
Service Manual - Page 7
..., remove the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 2.
Back to Contents Page
Button Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery...
Service Manual - Page 8
... top side of the card facing up. 2.
The computer automatically detects the card. 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 the...
Service Manual - Page 9
... 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. Follow the procedures in the Product ...ease the center control cover up , and open . 4.
Turn the computer top side up .
1 center control cover 2 scribe 3 media control buttons connector 5.
Service Manual - Page 11
... the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. 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 - Page 13
...blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is mounted while turning the cam screw to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.
NOTE: If a new processor... processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
Service Manual - Page 15
... 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. Turn the computer over. 3. Remove the eight captive screws securing the back cover...
Service Manual - Page 17
... from the routing channel.
1 securing tabs
2 antenna cables
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. 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...
Service Manual - Page 23
... securing the ExpressCard cage to Contents Page Back to the system board. 3. Connect the ExpressCard cable connector 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 center...
Service Manual - Page 25
...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 ... in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. Turn the computer over and remove the two hard drive screws.
1
screws (2)
2
hard drive...
Service Manual - Page 31
...Removing Memory Module
The memory modules are located under your Owner's Manual for your computer. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the eight captive screws on each end of the computer)....connector until the module pops up. 4. Back to Contents Page
Memory
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMB." Remove...
Service Manual - Page 33
...Disconnect the antenna cables from the battery bay before you begin any of card you ordered. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the eight captive screws securing the back and remove the cover....help prevent damage to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Cards
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flash Cache Module
CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer,...
Service Manual - Page 36
...
2 notch
3 optical drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Replace and tighten the locking screw. Turn the computer over. 3. Slide the optical drive into the bay. 2. Back to Contents Page
Service Manual - Page 37
...image shown below.
9. NOTE: The screw locations may vary slightly from the system board. 7. Turn the computer over and remove the two screws securing the top of the computer.
Remove the center... of the palm rest. 10.
Back to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual
Removing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you encounter resistance, gently flex or...
Setup Guide - Page 7
...around your computer in permanent damage to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. You should never put your Inspiron computer may result in an enclosed space, such ...5.1 cm (2 in) on the computer may cause it is powered on. INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. Before Setting Up Your ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... the computer while the hard drive 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 -
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