Page 2 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that: l You h...
Page 4 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
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 CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash ...
Page 6 - Internal Card With Bluetooth; Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth; Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Co...
Page 7 - Button Board; Removing the Button Board
Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Button Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Dis...
Page 8 - Using the Memory Card Reader; Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing a Memory Card or Blank Press the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. When it is partially ejected, remove the card. Installing a Memory Card You can install a memory car...
Page 9 - Center Control Cover; Removing the Center Control Cover
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the two screws securing the center control cover from the battery bay. 3. Turn the computer top side up, and ope...
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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove all memory module (see Removing Memory Module ). ...
Page 12 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 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. 3. Follow the steps in Removing the Coin-Cell Battery in the reverse order. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Be...
Page 13 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module; Replacing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly ). 3. To loosen the ZIF so...
Page 15 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Remove the eight captive screws securing the back cover and re...
Page 17 - Display; Display Assembly; 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Loosen the eight captive scre...
Page 18 - Replacing the Display Assembly
8. Disconnect the display cable from the connector. 9. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector. 10. Pull the antenna cables from the routing hole and release them from the routing channel. 11. Remove the four screws from the display assembly hinges. 12. Lift the display assembly out...
Page 19 - Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
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. 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ...
Page 20 - Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
remainder of the bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel 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. 3. Replace the captive screw and five shoulder screws around the display b...
Page 21 - Replacing the Display Panel
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. Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the in...
Page 22 - Camera and Microphone Assembly; Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
10. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ). Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Re...
Page 23 - ExpressCard Cage; Removing the ExpressCard Cage
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard )...
Page 25 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over and remove the two hard drive screws. 3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4. Remove the two screws (one...
Page 26 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the two screws to secure the cover to the hard drive. 2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3. Replace the two screws to secure the hard drive. 4. Install the operating system ...
Page 27 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard; Replacing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard. 4. Lift the ke...
Page 29 - Battery Latch Assembly; 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove all memory module (see Removi...
Page 30 - Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Replace the spring. 3. Align the battery release button with the hole in the battery latch assembly, then press the button into place. 4. Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the...
Page 31 - Memory; Removing Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual 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. Install only memory modules...
Page 32 - Replacing Memory Module
Replacing Memory Module 1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. ...
Page 33 - Wireless Mini-Cards
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flash Cache Module If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini-Cards: l Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) l U...
Page 35 - Removing the FCM; Replacing the FCM
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. 4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw. ...
Page 36 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing 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...
Page 37 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove ...
Page 38 - Replacing the Palm Rest
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. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place. 2. Connect th...
Page 39 - ExpressCards; Removing an ExpressCard or Blank; Installing an ExpressCard or Blank
Back to Contents Page ExpressCards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Press the card or blank to remove it from its slot. Save a blank to use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Install...
Page 40 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
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 Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USB...
Page 41 - HDMI Connector
1394 Connector HDMI Connector S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 TMDS Data 2+ 1 1 TMDS Clock Shield 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 1 2 TMDS Clock- 3 TMDS Data 2- 1 3 CEC 4 TMDS Data 1+ 1 4 No Connect 5 TMDS Da...
Page 43 - Replacing the SIM; Removing the SIM
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 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. In the ba...
Page 44 - Speaker Assembly; Removing the Speaker Assembly
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard )...
Page 46 - System Board Assembly; 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 m...
Page 47 - Replacing the System Board Assembly
17. Remove the four screws from the top of the system board. 18. Lift the right side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer. Replacing the System Board Assembly 1. Insert the right side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle...
Page 49 - Charger Board; Removing the Charger Board
Charger Board Removing the Charger Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove all memory module (see Removing Memory Module ). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ). 4. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 5. Remove all M...
Page 50 - Replacing the Charger Board
Replacing the Charger Board 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. 2. Replace the two screws securing the charger board to the system board assembly. 3. Follow the steps in Removing th...
