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Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. 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 when you turn...
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. 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 when you turn...
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Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the modem connector. Connect the telephone line to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 HDMI (High- 6 Modem connector - Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector -
Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the modem connector. Connect the telephone line to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 HDMI (High- 6 Modem connector - Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector -
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... portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on your computer. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail ...as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can...
... portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on your computer. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail ...as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can...
Setup Guide
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.... If a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds...
.... If a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds...
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...relevant to run the application. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) ... need. System Messages If your system's model number along with its service tag and express service code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action needed...
...relevant to run the application. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) ... need. System Messages If your system's model number along with its service tag and express service code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action needed...
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...see the documentation for assistance. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the CPU fan. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Keyboard failure or loose cable. CPU fan... Alternatively you received is correct 34 Alert! Hard-disk drive failure - CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools ...
...see the documentation for assistance. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the CPU fan. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Keyboard failure or loose cable. CPU fan... Alternatively you received is correct 34 Alert! Hard-disk drive failure - CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools ...
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... operating range. Disconnect the USB device. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 35 Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Use an external power source to... configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled...
... operating range. Disconnect the USB device. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 35 Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Use an external power source to... configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled...
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... Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to an electrical outlet that... the computer is connected to be working properly. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure that no...
... Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to an electrical outlet that... the computer is connected to be working properly. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure that no...
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... to run. 37 Using Support Tools 4. Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Insert the...
... to run. 37 Using Support Tools 4. Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Insert the...
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.... Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in ...Tools You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system in the following ways: ...
.... Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in ...Tools You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system in the following ways: ...
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... Last System Restore in when you purchased the computer. Data 40 These options restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in Windows XP NOTE: Before you received your computer-including data files-are... permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. In ...
... Last System Restore in when you purchased the computer. Data 40 These options restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in Windows XP NOTE: Before you received your computer-including data files-are... permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. In ...
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...it was in when you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. To access the command prompt,... type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes...
...it was in when you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. To access the command prompt,... type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes...
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The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the ... then click Next. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 38. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. NOTICE: If you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. ...
The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the ... then click Next. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 38. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. NOTICE: If you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. ...
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learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your warranty. reinstall or replace...
learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your warranty. reinstall or replace...
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...) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
...) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
Service Manual
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... the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 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... any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of your computer. Information in the United States...
... the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 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... any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of your computer. Information in the United States...
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... downloads to your desktop and is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Back 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, flash the BIOS from the...
... downloads to your desktop and is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Back 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, flash the BIOS from the...
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... display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (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...15. Remove the system board (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 13. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove all Mini-Cards (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. Remove the ExpressCard cage (...
... display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (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...15. Remove the system board (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 13. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove all Mini-Cards (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. Remove the ExpressCard cage (...
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... remove the hard drive from the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of 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 drives obtained from sources other than Dell. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while...
... remove the hard drive from the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of 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 drives obtained from sources other than Dell. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while...
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... utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual). Back to slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3. 1 hard drive cover 2 screws (2) 3 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in damage to the...
... utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual). Back to slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3. 1 hard drive cover 2 screws (2) 3 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in damage to the...