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Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 32
Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 32
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... page 50. 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that...and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: If you begin. It is active. NOTE: If you wait ...
... page 50. 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that...and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: If you begin. It is active. NOTE: If you wait ...
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...Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices... specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . ...
...Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices... specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . ...
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...certain countries or on the screen. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore ...only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. These options restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
...certain countries or on the screen. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore ...only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. These options restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
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... photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system problem. Select a keyboard layout...
... photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system problem. Select a keyboard layout...
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... you want to complete. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. ... System Restore" on your operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click the checkbox to confirm that you installed the new device driver. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to ...
... you want to complete. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. ... System Restore" on your operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click the checkbox to confirm that you installed the new device driver. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to ...
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... can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. then, shut down your computer. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows®...and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the ...
... can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. then, shut down your computer. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows®...and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the ...
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..., or a new hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your Operating System disc. See: your operating system. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on... your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and...
..., or a new hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your Operating System disc. See: your operating system. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on... your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and...
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... Agreement. You must use the service tag to identify your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 the back or bottom of your computer. find drivers and downloads. find solutions and answers to common questions. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety...
... Agreement. You must use the service tag to identify your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 the back or bottom of your computer. find drivers and downloads. find solutions and answers to common questions. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety...
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... Technology Intel® Celeron™ Intel® Core™ Duo Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core 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...
... Technology Intel® Celeron™ Intel® Core™ Duo Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core 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...
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Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
Service Manual
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...is completely seated in its connector. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2. If you do not force the card. When it ...select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you may lose data. 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 ...
...is completely seated in its connector. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2. If you do not force the card. When it ...select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you may lose data. 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 ...
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... hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3. Back to the hard drive. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual). Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the two screws to secure the cover to...
... hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3. Back to the hard drive. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual). Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the two screws to secure the cover to...
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Using a plastic scribe or screw driver, push the notch to release the optical drive from the optical drive. 4. Slide the optical drive into the bay. 2. Slide the optical drive out of the bay. 1 locking screw 2 notch 3 optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the locking screw from the bay. 5. Back to Contents Page Turn the computer over. 3. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive 1. Replace and tighten the locking screw.
Using a plastic scribe or screw driver, push the notch to release the optical drive from the optical drive. 4. Slide the optical drive into the bay. 2. Slide the optical drive out of the bay. 1 locking screw 2 notch 3 optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the locking screw from the bay. 5. Back to Contents Page Turn the computer over. 3. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive 1. Replace and tighten the locking screw.
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...in the Product Information Guide. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from its connector. ExpressCards are keyed to use... of the card facing up. 2. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Back to Contents Page ExpressCards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...
...in the Product Information Guide. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from its connector. ExpressCards are keyed to use... of the card facing up. 2. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Back to Contents Page ExpressCards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...