x3100 is integrated video, and you would like to upgrade to nvidia card? will tell you this is not possible from dell.
you want to change motherboard as well by yourself?

more expensive will it possible is because the material of the chassis are different? although all the spec are the same except os

we try to narrow the root cause and find out first whether is router issue or laptop issue before shit ppl, it's memper"sia-sui"kan or you think u're lowest/non- educated ppl !


since you said your uncle laptop also cant access your house wifi, you may just focus on your router setting. (not sure may consider hard reset your router)



suggestion: try your laptop on other wifi hot-spot, if also cant work then read below:

try to apply this Intel Utility Patches ----> http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R162289.EXE
it's work for me as encounter intermittently drop and cant detect signal issue.
make sure ur router also compatible with vista.

This post has been edited by djlah: Nov 11 2007, 10:30 PM

you may check C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\ folder, there will have the dump files if windows are able to capture the errors before restart. the dump files informations are useful for you.
Another ways may check the windows event viewer for any errors.


product license key required if you just reinstall windows inside the windows mode.
it's doesn't or won't stored the product license key in Dell BIOS.

always see wrong mindset with complete cover. I can see many user misunderstood with the dell warranty on complete cover. complete cover doesn't meant cover everything ok? please read the T&C again:
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/top...c=my&l=en&s=gen

you think that u can claims LCD grainy issue by complete cover?

when you set to highest resolution, you may actually change the size/font all to biggest. [utilize & click on Dell QuickSet at systray, shotcut for you, else change in windows setting.]


inspiron 1520 have 2 slots for ram ( I guess standard for all the notebook)
1 at bottom based & 1 underneath keyboard.

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/edocs/s...y.htm#wp1180190

bad news for you, I heard that 1526 will not available in Malaysia when 1525 launch. believe coming in January.

this questions had been ask before in LYN, you may search through

wat info you can't find it?

no need to update BIOS every time when you reformat computer
I would suggest you stay in ATA, don't change.

you can downgrade back to previous older version of BIOS if you felt latest version not good for you.

just download older version and execute.


alrite, maybe somebody should PIN this info so everyones easy to search info.

the SIM must apply together with mobile broadband card or WAN card. which is inspiron1520 still have another empty mini PCI-e slot ready. currently Maxis or Celcom 3G Internet only work with their own devices. Therefore SIM slot cannnot be use at this moment, maybe in future Maxis or Celcom will work with Dell for this.
In Australia, they can use it as vodafon are ready for it.

for notebook, the dvd drive are quite sensitive compare to desktop, once the quality of disc not that good specially DVD. high speed spinning coz cant read data well might produce vibrating or noise. For me, this is normal. you may try using Dell original DVD, you will see the different.

This post has been edited by djlah: Jan 5 2008, 03:49 PM

the new different are:

1. size: inspiron 1525 are slimmer
2. connector: additional AV out: HDMI
3. software: MediaDirect 3.5 now, 1520 is only 3.3
4. video opt: only integrated video, no more nvidia card opt anymore.
5. back cover: additional 3/4 new design, while 1520 only 8 solid colors
6. close latch: no more clip latch but change to same design as 1420


so far, that's all I observe. update again if I know more.

are you purchase the TREK 2GB thumbdrive or this is free gift?

call back dell sales, not more than 14days when you receive system. refund the system then re-purchase winxp system or other way round. OEM cannot be downgrade/change OS with same system. by legally, dell only can collect back system then change other system with diff os.

more than >14days? good luck.... hardly get thennn

noway, OEM are not exchangeable or downgradeable. just advise to get your own XP yourself then download XP drivers yourself via http://support.ap.dell.com/

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Added on February 16, 2008, 9:57 pmif you're manner customer, please read the term and condition before ask for noobie question or ask for unreasonable request. else please ask politely. lightning strike are not covered in the warranty, why dell should replace a new one? I can see this is are really a good will from dell coz still replace the motherboard that HouHouSek are appreciated I believe.


This post has been edited by djlah: Feb 16 2008, 09:57 PM

no worries. just see the steps on the 1st page here. TS alexnvidia did very well in the guidelines on where and how to download xp drivers.

for 1520,
left steady amber, right blinking amber = detect 100 Mbit Connection
left steady green, right blinking amber = detect only 10 Mbit Connection.

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Network link and data activity LEDs. A green link indicates the network connection is active.
Blinking activity indicates the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.

If the LOM is not being recognized, check if it is enabled in BIOS.

you may flash the latest BIOS also. then try your network in safe mode with networking.
You may also test the network card with Broadcom Advanced Control Suite utilities too in normal windows.

good luck.

then let's me correct you....
you definitely wrong !!!!

no matter you bought 3 years complete cover, complete cover guard, extended to 5 years, etc bla bla...
all notebook battery only MAX 1 year warranty. not more that and no extended warranty for battery allow when system warranty extend
and don't ask for replacement as why new battery last for 3hrs and after 11months its last for 1hr. no replacement.. this is not battery fault but its usage

just like your car tyre, after 1 year drive you also cannot ask the vendor change for replacement.

check the BIOS, under battery health, if perform normally then battery no problem.
or press the battery buttons on the battery, if the 5 led blink 1-0-1-0-1, it indicate failure.
other than that are normal.

i suggest you reformat the computer and must install the drivers in right sequeue to overcome all issue.

if there is no cd compatible or limitation issue, you may try to open device manager to uninstall secondary IDE channel(winxp) or DVD drives(vista)
OR
remove filter

For wireless, when encounter limited access usually most but not all cases; cause from router and compatibility issue too. if using vista, try to remove IPv6, if using winxp just try to reset/restart router or upgrade firmware. if you need more strong signal for different location, you may try to adjust the roaming and power management to "highest" (of cause it consume more power). update wireless card driver also may help. if all the thing already try still not resolved. we also need to consider environmentally cause; eg: cordless phone, monitor, microwave, etc... may interrupt wifi.


I dont encounter any issue using Firefox. hey... Apple Safari also very a good browser. try it.
FFX suspect is the FX video/audio engine which is a software from dell webcam manager. try to remove 6 items for the webcam software and reinstall it by CD, else just disable it from msconfig.