Setup Guide
Page 14
... 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 steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in...
... 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 steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in...
Setup Guide
Page 19
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI 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 - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. HDMI (High-
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI 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 - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. HDMI (High-
Setup Guide
Page 25
... on your computer. To access the display properties window: 1. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on . Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can customize your desktop to...phones. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Click Personalize, to music and internet radio stations...
... on your computer. To access the display properties window: 1. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on . Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can customize your desktop to...phones. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Click Personalize, to music and internet radio stations...
Setup Guide
Page 35
... Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on 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...
... Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on 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...
Setup Guide
Page 54
...additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some ...countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer. 52 reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON...
...additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some ...countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer. 52 reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON...
Service Manual
Page 1
... that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. A00 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to...its own. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. 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...
... that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. A00 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to...its own. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. 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...
Service Manual
Page 4
.... Doing so may cause system damage. 1. The computer continues 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... a CD for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press and to download the file. 5. Click ...
.... Doing so may cause system damage. 1. The computer continues 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... a CD for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press and to download the file. 5. Click ...
Service Manual
Page 11
... the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. 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... display assembly (see Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). 10. Remove the system board (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 15. Remove the palm rest (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. Back to pry up ...
... the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. 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... display assembly (see Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). 10. Remove the system board (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 15. Remove the palm rest (see Removing Mini-Card). 6. Back to pry up ...
Service Manual
Page 25
... the computer over and remove the two hard drive screws. 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is on or in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the hard drive out 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 each side of the...
... the computer over and remove the two hard drive screws. 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is on or in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the hard drive out 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 each side of the...
Service Manual
Page 29
Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Carefully pry open the spring. 17. Remove all Mini-... the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing Memory Module). 3. 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 begin ...
Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Carefully pry open the spring. 17. Remove all Mini-... the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing Memory Module). 3. 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 begin ...
Service Manual
Page 46
... Cover). 7. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Back to the replacement system board. The replacement kit 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...
... Cover). 7. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Back to the replacement system board. The replacement kit 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...