Just curious since I have long not gone for ahem shopping. Are there ahem copy of Vista out already? Last I heard there isn't

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try later

Have to format and reinstall again
Or is there any way to do it without formatting again?

Don't worry, it will not void your warranty

For me, XP is much faster than Vista. Initially I have some problem with XP drivers, but now all solved and is working beautifully (check post 1)

Yes, I think should be possible cause Dell itself supports it

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/p...bsd1&l=en&s=bsd

I've asked them before. It is not necessary

I think it should already have XP drivers cause they are official selling it with XP preloaded

I think is some minor cosmetic problem. No harm done

Anyway, one question, how do you guys clean the keyboard (especially the things stuck underneath it)

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Added on August 21, 2007, 9:42 amI think the colour of the interior won't last long. Either the colour will fade or gets dirty very fast

This post has been edited by dzi921: Aug 21 2007, 09:42 AM

I used to like this Mega Codec, but seems like the newer version has removed Quicktime

Yes, I've downloaded the latest Mega version and it doesn't seem to have quicktime in it.

They used to have in the older version of Mega, but quicktime was removed in the newer versions

My laptop has 9 cell battery and the Dell Backpack can't fit in. So I have to remove the inner padding

Wah, then I have to at least take out and in 4 times a day
-go office
-go back home
-client place x 2 minimum

They should have at least inform ma, or have a bigger size bag for 9 cell battery

I don't really know the reason behind it, but that is what DELL told me when I called their support

Took me whole day to install everything in it. Lazy to format again liao

Dell Inspiron BIOS A03

Page:
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...1&fileid=221269

Direct Download:
http://ftp.us.dell.com/bios/1520_A03.EXE

Dell Inc.
Copyright © 2007, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Inspiron 1520 Series
Version: A03
Build Date: 8/16/2007

Fixes/Enhancements
------------------
1. Update Dell embedded diagnostics ROM image to build 4106.
2. Support newer version of Intel processor.

Member - Colour

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2. Kezman - Midnight Blue
3. coolermistress - Jet Black
4. tankahhoe - Jet Black
5. tslim2531 - Alpine White
6. Raymann Lucas- Ruby Red
7. vin89 - Ruby Red
8. ember(tm) - Jet Black
9. orenji_renji - Jet Black
10. Lance8431 - Midnight Blue
11. dzi921 - Ruby Red
12.

Yes

What is media direct? I've never installed

Weird, because I've tested that driver on 2 Inspiron 1520 model. Working fine

When did you order your laptop? Have they change the bluetooth?

I tried this but it seems to be outdated

Updated (03/09/2007) - Tested Working

Installing Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 1520

Before you install XP, you must first configure a setting in BIOS else XP CD will not detect your hardisk

In BIOS:
Onboard Devices -> Flash Cache Module -> Set Off
Onboard Devices -> SATA Operation -> Set ATA

Ok, you can now proceed with installing XP

Dell Inspiron 1520 XP Drivers (Complete)
*Best to install in sequence

For more updates, check out Dell Inspiron 1520 Drivers & Downloads official page
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...=WLH&hidlang=en

R153997 Mobile Chipset (06-26-2007)
-The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows* INF files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel(R) chipset components in order to ensure that the following features function properly: - Core PCI and ISAPNP Services - PCIe Support - IDE/ATA33/ATA66/ATA100 Storage Support - SATA Storage Support - USB Support - Identification of Intel(R) Chipset Components in the Device Manager
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...7&fileid=205326
*Must install this first

R141246 R5C833 (06-26-2007)
-Ricoh Memory Card Drivers for Vista 32-Bit and XP/2K
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...7&fileid=188377

R160738 GeForce 8400M/8600M (09-03-2007)
-nVidia 101.38 WHQL Windows XP-32bits Driver for G86/G84
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...6&fileid=215217

R153908 STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio (05-21-2007)
-Sigmatel STAC92XX C-Major HD Audio Driver
Download: http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloa...0&fileid=205136
*Though not officially for 1520 XP but will still work

R149798 440x 10-100 Integrated Controller (06-26-2007)
-Broadcom 4401/B0 Ethernet Drivers
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...5&fileid=198980

R150152 D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,modem (06-26-2007)
-Conexant HDA D330 MDC Vista 32bit Modem Driver V.7.59.0.0
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...0&fileid=199809
*Though not officially for XP but will still work

R164255 Intel(R) PRO-Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (08-14-2007)
-Installer package for driver version 11.1.1.22 and Intel PROSet/Wireless utility version 11.1.1.7 supporting Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Mini Card and Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Mini Card on Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...5&fileid=220545

R161378 Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR) (08-08-2007)
-Dell Wireless Bluetooth 355 driver release for Windows XP32 bit OS
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...5&fileid=216131

R160323 Laptop Integrated Webcam (09-03-2007)
-This combo driver packages supports both 0.3M CCD and 2M CCD of cameras.
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...7&fileid=214676
*If this doesn't work, you might want to try the driver from Windows Update

R155586 Touchpad-Pointing Stick (06-26-2007)
-Combined 32-Bit Touchpad Driver for XP/2K and Vista
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...7&fileid=207655

1520_A03 Inspiron 1520 System BIOS (08-20-2007)
-Dell Inspiron 1520 FlashBIOS
Download: http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...1&fileid=221269

This post has been edited by dzi921: Sep 7 2007, 09:50 AM

I have NOT tried it on Vostro 1500

I have removed all the hidden partition when installing XP. No problem as long you keep Dell CDs

This post has been edited by dzi921: Sep 4 2007, 06:44 PM