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 DELL INSPIRON 1520 FANS CLUB V2, Disassembly and Cleaning Guide

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post Oct 19 2009, 12:34 AM

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QUOTE(Andy0625 @ Oct 18 2009, 11:53 PM)
Loki[D.d.G] : I heard that NAI is resource hunger software , any comments ? In my point of view , I'll be going for Kaspersky Internet Security. Quite cheap and reliable as I read.  biggrin.gif
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You mean NIS? I'm not sure about that, but Norton's Anti Virus 2010 version is pretty lean and mean, according to reviews anyway.
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post Oct 19 2009, 09:18 AM

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QUOTE(Andy0625 @ Oct 19 2009, 02:53 AM)
TS never online since August 17th. I think I seriously need find someone help me to reapply the thermal paste as the warranty for my 1720 has been over , I dont want anything happen to my comp.  doh.gif

Anyway , the 187.25 is from MSI while 186.91 from Nvdia. Guess I'll reupdate my driver again.

Loki[D.d.G] : I heard that NAI is resource hunger software , any comments ? In my point of view , I'll be going for Kaspersky Internet Security. Quite cheap and reliable as I read.  biggrin.gif
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for me, kaspersky eat alot of resources and slow up the pc(used it at work last time)
but protection of coz good
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post Oct 21 2009, 02:27 AM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Oct 19 2009, 09:18 AM)
for me, kaspersky eat alot of resources and slow up the pc(used it at work last time)
but protection of coz good
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Yea , I mean Norton Anti Virus.
I'll be definitely getting myself Kaspersky although their interface seems ugly.

Seriously , no one could help me with re-applying thermal paste ? sad.gif
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post Oct 21 2009, 11:30 AM

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new member reporting in!!
my 1520 was of the low specs one..
T5250 (1.5GHz), 2GB RAM, nvidia 8400, no BT, 80gb hdd

upgraded to 3gb ram and 320gb hdd..
slight lag..shud b due to low processing power
currently on Windows 7

btw..andy, remember me?

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post Oct 21 2009, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(Andy0625 @ Oct 21 2009, 02:27 AM)
Yea , I mean Norton Anti Virus.
I'll be definitely getting myself Kaspersky although their interface seems ugly.

Seriously , no one could help me with re-applying thermal paste ?  sad.gif
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KIS is by far the best for me so far...been using it for 2yrs...bought original for my 3 comps. interface is the least of your concerns.

Why not just do a littly DIY on the thermal paste? just download the manual and go thru it several times and make sure of the steps and prepare the tools needed beforehand. Honestly, not hard if you follow the guide to the letter.

I have changed my thermal paste for both my processor and GPU twice...last one was 2 weeks ago.
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QUOTE(WildChai @ Oct 21 2009, 05:13 PM)
I have changed my thermal paste for both my processor and GPU twice...last one was 2 weeks ago.
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You did that on your Inspiron 15?
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post Oct 21 2009, 05:56 PM

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QUOTE(LokiD.d.G @ Oct 21 2009, 05:25 PM)
You did that on your Inspiron 15?
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yup, my trusty 1520...and my 2nd year warranty is up. looking at sager for a new gaming machine next.
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QUOTE(WildChai @ Oct 21 2009, 05:56 PM)
yup, my trusty 1520...and my 2nd year warranty is up. looking at sager for a new gaming machine next.
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Interesting. I had no idea the GPU on that was inter-changeable. Thanks for the info.
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post Oct 21 2009, 08:17 PM

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wow, this thread has survived the test of time! sorry guys, havent been around for a while. some updates on my 1520, still using it, strong as ever. upgraded to windows 7 ultimate RTM for a few months now, also a spanking new T9300 2.5GHz 45nm Penryn CPU (sweet!...), added 2GB RAM for a total of 3GB now, and a couple of extra 320GB HDD. am lovin it! running on nvidia's 186.81 driver now. thumbup.gif

here's the link for win7
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/186....tional_whql.exe

and for vista users
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/186....tional_whql.exe

and lastly, for xp users
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/186....tional_whql.exe

@ziggy87, welcome to the club! ur lappy might need a CPU upgrade and if u can find it, a 8600M GT will be a better performer too.

next target, 500GB or 640GB 2.5" HDD!! few recently played games, NFS Shift, Fallout 3+5 addons, COD4 & 5, Operation Flashpoint 2-Rise of Dragon, looking forward to COD6/ Modern Warfare 2 due to release 10 Nov 2009!

So how's everybody??


Added on October 21, 2009, 8:30 pm
QUOTE(WildChai @ Oct 21 2009, 10:56 AM)
yup, my trusty 1520...and my 2nd year warranty is up. looking at sager for a new gaming machine next.
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Checkout the W860CU if 15" is ur cup to tea, otherwise the W870CU is nice too.

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Oct 21 2009, 08:30 PM
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post Oct 22 2009, 09:14 PM

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long time no c mate tongue.gif

btw u upgraded ur processor urself?how much it cost?
btw get 500GB 7200rpm if can brows.gif

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haha! it's been a while mate.. got the cpu from my friend who agreed to swap it with my equally capable T7500 2.2GHz CPU because she didnt really need that extra speed. i know what u r thinking, but heck, every MHz counts for a power user, if u know what i mean. hehehe..

ah.. now to business.. was looking at 500GB 7200.4 Seagate Momentus with G-Force protection at first, but now i looked at it, it seems getting a WD 640GB 5400RPM is a better choice because at 640GB (or 320GB per platter density), the performance of this drive will be equal or possibly better than 500GB 7200RPM (at 250GB per platter density). and you get an extra 140GB. you dont have to take my word for it, early benchmarks have confirmed my speculations showing WD 640GB 5400RPM winning/equal to SGT 500GB 7200RPM, with only access time a bit slower than 7200RPM. so looks to me we have a winner!

kinda disappointed though, i was expecting 1TB 2.5" HDD to be available before the end of 2009. (before anyone says anything, wait, im talking about 9.5mm Z height HDD). at this rate, we'll be lucky to see that coming out during the end of 2010. my best guess will be around 800GB, but who knows what will happen next.
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haha..seems like u not boring with ins1520 yet..
im kinda boring but still love my laptop(next target will b macbook pro tongue.gif)

last year planned to buy 320GB 7200rpm but need to order(not all in stock) and very exp..so need to hold back..
u using win7 64 bit right?
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QUOTE(alexnvidia @ Oct 21 2009, 08:17 PM)


Checkout the W860CU if 15" is ur cup to tea, otherwise the W870CU is nice too.
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yeah...i was looking at that from the beginning. and now they've upped it's spec again. love the gpu. will get it soon.
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post Oct 25 2009, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(ziggy87 @ Oct 21 2009, 11:30 AM)
new member reporting in!!
my 1520 was of the low specs one..
T5250 (1.5GHz), 2GB RAM, nvidia 8400, no BT, 80gb hdd

upgraded to 3gb ram and 320gb hdd..
slight lag..shud b due to low processing power
currently on Windows 7

btw..andy, remember me?
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I'm sorry but I dont recall it. But your nick seems familiar though.

QUOTE(WildChai @ Oct 21 2009, 05:13 PM)
KIS is by far the best for me so far...been using it for 2yrs...bought original for my 3 comps. interface is the least of your concerns.

Why not just do a littly DIY on the thermal paste? just download the manual and go thru it several times and make sure of the steps and prepare the tools needed beforehand. Honestly, not hard if you follow the guide to the letter.

I have changed my thermal paste for both my processor and GPU twice...last one was 2 weeks ago.
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At last ditched the McAfee and got myself a kaspersky internet security 2010 , working like a charm. biggrin.gif
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same..i got free 1 year license from KIS and using it now..it block the spam from my MSN message too..
n use less resources from avast
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post Oct 27 2009, 03:04 AM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Oct 22 2009, 03:41 PM)
haha..seems like u not boring with ins1520 yet..
im kinda boring but still love my laptop(next target will b macbook pro tongue.gif)

last year planned to buy 320GB 7200rpm but need to order(not all in stock) and very exp..so need to hold back..
u using win7 64 bit right?
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im going to use win7 64bit soon, just need to get some stuff sorted out first. i would go for 500GB 5400RPM instead of 320GB 7200RPM if i were you. same performance, bigger space.

actually i've been eyeing around for a new 1520 replacement, have been looking at M860TU, then the alienware M17X, M15X and now the W860,870, which are all worthy successor to the trusty old 1520.


Added on October 27, 2009, 3:05 am
QUOTE(hihihehe @ Oct 25 2009, 05:52 AM)
same..i got free 1 year license from KIS and using it now..it block the spam from my MSN message too..
n use less resources from avast
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im on kaspersky 2010 too, but not KIS, just KAV. prefer something less intrusive

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Oct 27 2009, 03:05 AM
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oic...alienware seems tempting but would prefer lighter notebook..heavy use only for PC once i go out work tongue.gif

btw i just ofund synaptics touchpad driver for 64bit and dell quickset...finally can use touchpad to scroll n use wifi catcher(although i duno what it do) tongue.gif
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QUOTE(Andy0625 @ Oct 25 2009, 11:11 AM)
I'm sorry but I dont recall it. But your nick seems familiar though.
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nah it's ok
just some fella from ipoh thread last time..which disappeared long time ago


Added on October 29, 2009, 2:48 ami have a question but too lazy to go through all 38 pages to see if anybody asked the same question as mine

does anybody know where i can get the components such as wifi card, cpu, bt, gpu etc for 1520?


Added on October 29, 2009, 4:45 am
QUOTE(alexnvidia @ Oct 21 2009, 08:17 PM)
@ziggy87, welcome to the club! ur lappy might need a CPU upgrade and if u can find it, a 8600M GT will be a better performer too.

next target, 500GB or 640GB 2.5" HDD!! few recently played games, NFS Shift, Fallout 3+5 addons, COD4 & 5, Operation Flashpoint 2-Rise of Dragon, looking forward to COD6/ Modern Warfare 2 due to release 10 Nov 2009!
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thx TS
where to get the components?
started on Shift but shitty graphics..and of course, windowed..soooo no feel laugh.gif

and ah..about the thermal paste..
is it the same with the ones used with desktop procs?

This post has been edited by ziggy87: Oct 29 2009, 05:51 AM
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QUOTE(ziggy87 @ Oct 28 2009, 02:10 PM)
where to get the components?
started on Shift but shitty graphics..and of course, windowed..soooo no feel laugh.gif
You can get wifi card and cpu from ebay or online retailers. there are lots of them available. just make sure you get the parts that fit into a santa rosa platform. dont think you can get one from lowyat (not sure about this though, havent been to lowyat for few years now). as for the only GPU option, which is the 8600M GT, call up dell and see if they can sell you a refurb one. im sure they have them. memory and hdd are easily available in most computer stores.

QUOTE(ziggy87 @ Oct 28 2009, 02:10 PM)
and ah..about the thermal paste..
is it the same with the ones used with desktop procs?
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yes, any desktop thermal paste will be good for you laptop, just pick a better one like AS5 or AC MX2, etc.

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Oct 29 2009, 10:53 PM
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i set fifa 10 to shader 1 so that i can play smoothly on it. better fps less laggy. and some setting set it to low or off it. sad that my 8600m gt so weak. maybe need oc it?

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