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... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy ...DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy ...DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
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... Mini-Cards" on page 51. 30 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 49 for instructions). H A R D D R I V E - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 45). Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive...
... Mini-Cards" on page 51. 30 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 49 for instructions). H A R D D R I V E - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 45). Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive...
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... from other computers with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Replace the battery only with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge before you when the...
... from other computers with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Replace the battery only with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge before you when the...
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...minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your computer. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems"...Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from being used in the computer for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. You can leave the battery in your Dell...
...minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your computer. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems"...Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from being used in the computer for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. You can leave the battery in your Dell...
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... off. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it . 50 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 49) before you store your computer for ...an extended period of time. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery...
... off. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it . 50 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 49) before you store your computer for ...an extended period of time. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery...
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... try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may require recharging. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning...
... try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may require recharging. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning...
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...by its edges or by its pins. Some cables have a connector with care. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized... by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to the system board, you must remove the battery from their ...
...by its edges or by its pins. Some cables have a connector with care. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized... by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to the system board, you must remove the battery from their ...
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... your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 81). Adding and Replacing Parts 135 6 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it is engaged. 7 Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery release latch 2 battery 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power...
... your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 81). Adding and Replacing Parts 135 6 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it is engaged. 7 Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery release latch 2 battery 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power...
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...the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you are raising the hinge cover. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the hinge cover, do not pull hard when you begin... any of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 139 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to left, remove the hinge cover. ...
...the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you are raising the hinge cover. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the hinge cover, do not pull hard when you begin... any of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 139 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to left, remove the hinge cover. ...
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... Hinge Cover 1 Replace the media control buttons connector to the systemboard. 2 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 3 Press from left to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay. Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on the back of ... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to right until the cover snaps into place. 4 Replace the two screws that secure the hinge cover from the battery bay before you begin any of the computer).
... Hinge Cover 1 Replace the media control buttons connector to the systemboard. 2 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 3 Press from left to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay. Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on the back of ... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to right until the cover snaps into place. 4 Replace the two screws that secure the hinge cover from the battery bay before you begin any of the computer).
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... 145 Forcing the cover to your computer. 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the ...system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information....
... 145 Forcing the cover to your computer. 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the ...system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information....
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing away from the compartment. 1 2 1 SIM 2 battery bay 146 Adding and Replacing Parts Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. EVDO cards... do not use a SIM. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 133. 2 In the battery bay, slide the...
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing away from the compartment. 1 2 1 SIM 2 battery bay 146 Adding and Replacing Parts Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. EVDO cards... do not use a SIM. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 133. 2 In the battery bay, slide the...
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...Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the eight captive screws securing the cover and remove the cover. 1 2 1 cover 2 captive screws (5) Adding and Replacing Parts 147 Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent ...damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin any of wireless Mini-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) card ...
...Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the eight captive screws securing the cover and remove the cover. 1 2 1 cover 2 captive screws (5) Adding and Replacing Parts 147 Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent ...damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin any of wireless Mini-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) card ...
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... battery from the card. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 149. Broadcom® Media PC Card The Broadcom Media PC card is already installed. Adding and Replacing ... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The Broadcom Media PC card can remove and replace the Media PC card the same way you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to render high definition ...
... battery from the card. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 149. Broadcom® Media PC Card The Broadcom Media PC card is already installed. Adding and Replacing ... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The Broadcom Media PC card can remove and replace the Media PC card the same way you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to render high definition ...
Service Manual
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...Dell is not covered by its pins. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover from the battery bay before you service the computer. CAUTION: Before you must remove the battery..., and then click Shut Down to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides... wall jack. 4. Remove any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. l When replacing a component, you cannot shut down the computer using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically...
...Dell is not covered by its pins. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover from the battery bay before you service the computer. CAUTION: Before you must remove the battery..., and then click Shut Down to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides... wall jack. 4. Remove any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. l When replacing a component, you cannot shut down the computer using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically...
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... the cable from under the securing tabs. 5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the screw securing the card...screw. 3. Back to the card. 2. Remove the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
... the cable from under the securing tabs. 5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the screw securing the card...screw. 3. Back to the card. 2. Remove the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
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... the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Gently pry up the button board from the securing tabs starting from the system board. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Follow the procedures in ...position and gently press until the button board secures within the tabs. 4. Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin ...
... the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Gently pry up the button board from the securing tabs starting from the system board. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Follow the procedures in ...position and gently press until the button board secures within the tabs. 4. Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin ...
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...of the keyboard and slide them under the palm rest. 3. Insert the left to right until the cover snaps into place. 4. In the battery bay, replace the two screws that secure the center control cover. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 1 screws (2) 3 keyboard tabs (5) 5...buttons connector 8. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the connector below the keyboard. 2. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Replace the two screws on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to snap the keyboard into place. 8. ...
...of the keyboard and slide them under the palm rest. 3. Insert the left to right until the cover snaps into place. 4. In the battery bay, replace the two screws that secure the center control cover. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 1 screws (2) 3 keyboard tabs (5) 5...buttons connector 8. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the connector below the keyboard. 2. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Replace the two screws on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to snap the keyboard into place. 8. ...
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.... Remove the ExpressCard cage (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. 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 procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before...
.... Remove the ExpressCard cage (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. 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 procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before...
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Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps to Contents Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the reverse order. Follow the steps in Removing the Coin-Cell Battery in the Product Information Guide. 1. Back to the slot. 3. Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side up. 2.
Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps to Contents Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the reverse order. Follow the steps in Removing the Coin-Cell Battery in the Product Information Guide. 1. Back to the slot. 3. Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side up. 2.