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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
Keyboard
Button Board
Memory
Display
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Speaker Assembly
Palm Rest
ExpressCard Cage
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
Wireless Mini-Cards
System Board Assembly
Coin-Cell Battery
Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
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Page 2: Before You Begin
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. - Page 3 7. Slide the battery release latch until they click into place. 8. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latch 9. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 4: Flashing The Bios From A Cd
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Download Now to download the file. ... - Page 5 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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Page 6: Removing The Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 the back of the computer). -
Page 7: Removing The Button Board
Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 the back of the computer). -
Page 8: Using The Memory Card Reader
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 instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE:... -
Page 9: Removing The Center Control Cover
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 the back of the computer). -
Page 10: Replacing The Center Control Cover
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. screws (2) keyboard keyboard tabs (5) keyboard cable keyboard connector latch media control buttons connector 8. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the media control buttons connector. ... -
Page 11: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery
Back 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 the Product Information Guide. -
Page 12: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. 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 the slot. ... -
Page 13: Removing The Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. ... - Page 14 When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 pin-1 corner ...
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Page 15: Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. - Page 16 CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Align the five captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order, tighten the five captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. ...
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Page 17: Removing The Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. -
Page 18: Replacing The Display Assembly
8. Disconnect the display cable from the connector. 9. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector. display cable camera cable 10. Pull the antenna cables from the routing hole and release them from the routing channel. 11. -
Page 19: Removing The Display Bezel
NOTE: Ensure that the display cable, camera cable, and antenna cables are properly routed and secured beneath the plastic tabs. 6. Connect the display cable to the display cable connector on the system board. 7. Connect the camera cables to the camera cable connector on the system board. ... -
Page 20: Replacing The Display Bezel
remainder of the bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel. ... -
Page 21: Replacing The Display Panel
1 display panel 2 screws (8) 9. Use the pull tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the invertor connector. 10. Lift the tape securing the top flex-cable connector and gently pull to disconnect the top flex-cable connector from the display locking connector. 1 display panel 2 top flex-cable connector 3 bottom flex-cable connector ... - Page 22 10. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ...
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Page 23: Removing The Expresscard Cage
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Cage CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. ... - Page 24 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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Page 25: Removing The Hard Drive
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. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. -
Page 26: Replacing The Hard Drive
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 the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. ... -
Page 27: Removing The Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 the back of the computer). - Page 28 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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Page 29: Removing The Battery Latch Assembly
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 the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. -
Page 30: Replacing The Battery Latch Assembly
1 plastic grip 2 battery latch assembly 3 spring NOTICE: Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is replaced. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. -
Page 31: Removing Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information on the memory supported by your computer. -
Page 32: Replacing Memory Module
As the computer boots, 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. Back to Contents Page ... -
Page 33: Wireless Mini-Cards
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flash Cache Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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. -
Page 34: Replacing Mini-Card
antenna cable connectors securing screw 5. Release the Mini-card by removing the securing screw. 6. Lift the card out of its system board connector. Mini-card Replacing Mini-Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. -
Page 35: Flash Cache Module
Flash Cache Module Removing the FCM 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over and remove the cover on the Mini Card compartment. 3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer. -
Page 36: Removing The Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Remove the locking screw from the optical drive. 4. Using a plastic scribe or screw driver, push the notch to release the optical drive from the bay. -
Page 37: Removing The Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. ... -
Page 38: Replacing The Palm Rest
1 screws (2) 2 palm rest 3 touch pad connector 4 device status lights LED connector 5 display hinge screw 11. Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer. -
Page 39: Removing An Expresscard Or Blank
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 this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the card or blank to remove it from its slot. -
Page 40: Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector 1394 Connector HDMI Connector USB Connector Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+ Video Connector Signal Signal CRT_R 9... -
Page 41: Hdmi Connector
S-Video Signal DLUMA-L DCRMA-L 1394 Connector Signal TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ HDMI Connector Signal Signal TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data 2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock- TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 1+ No Connect TMDS Data 1 Shield 15... - Page 42 TMDS Data 0- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Clock+ SHELL Back to Contents Page Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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Page 43: Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)
Back to Contents Page Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. Replacing the SIM CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. -
Page 44: Removing The Speaker Assembly
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. ... - Page 45 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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Page 46: Removing The System Board Assembly
Back 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 visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes media that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board. -
Page 47: Replacing The System Board Assembly
1 processor heat sink fan cable connector 2 button board cable connector 3 speaker cable connector 4 wireless sniffer board connector 5 system board 17. Remove the four screws from the top of the system board. NOTE: Depending on your system configuration, the number of screws shown may be greater than the number of screws present in your system. -
Page 48: Removing The S-Video Board
Removing the S-Video Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove all memory modules (see Removing Memory Module). ... -
Page 49: Removing The Charger Board
Charger Board Removing the Charger Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove all memory module (see Removing Memory Module). -
Page 50: Replacing The Charger Board
Replacing the Charger Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Align the charger board to the system board in the right direction and gently press to connect the charger board connector to the system board. ... - Page 51 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.