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A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Device Status Lights The device status lights located at -a-glance and time-saving .... Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on when you turn off 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...
A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Device Status Lights The device status lights located at -a-glance and time-saving .... Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on when you turn off 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...
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6 Modem connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
6 Modem connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
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...You can customize your desktop to open area of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver...Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your computer. After connecting to...
...You can customize your desktop to open area of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver...Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your computer. After connecting to...
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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 to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell.../ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to resolve the issue. 33 System Messages If your hard drive or on your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you need. Click the...
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 to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell.../ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to resolve the issue. 33 System Messages If your hard drive or on your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you need. Click the...
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...;, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on... your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More...
...;, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on... your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More...
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..., and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in trademarks and trade ...and/or other than its own. All rights reserved. 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 Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ...
..., and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in trademarks and trade ...and/or other than its own. All rights reserved. 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 Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ...
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...time only. The computer continues to enter the system setup program. 4. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Ensure that the main... window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. 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 attached. 2. Click Download Now to view the Save In...
...time only. The computer continues to enter the system setup program. 4. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Ensure that the main... window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. 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 attached. 2. Click Download Now to view the Save In...
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... Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® 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...memory module (see Removing Memory Module). 3. Remove the processor (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove all Mini-Cards (see Removing the Processor Module). 14. Back to pry up the coin...
... Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® 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...memory module (see Removing Memory Module). 3. Remove the processor (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove all Mini-Cards (see Removing the Processor Module). 14. Back to pry up the coin...
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..., turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. 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...
..., turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. 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...
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... Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 13. Carefully pry open the spring. 17. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. 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...
... Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 13. Carefully pry open the spring. 17. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. 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...
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...to the replacement system board. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Disconnect the button board cable from the system board. 16. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless...for the system board includes media that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual S-Video Board Charger Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also ...
...to the replacement system board. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Disconnect the button board cable from the system board. 16. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless...for the system board includes media that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual S-Video Board Charger Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also ...