Since my a16 bios update on my dell inspiron 1525 theres no sound, tried all the diagnostics i can find and nothing seems to fix it.

Hi,

It is unfortunate that the computer is giving 2000-0147 error which is related to a CD/DVD drive. Request you to try following the below steps which might helps:
(1)Update BIOS using this link:

http://dell.to/1lmLBVO BIOS
(2)Reseat CD/DVD drive by referring this link for Inspiron 1525 manual: http://dell.to/1vgMWTD
(3)Now re-run the diagnostics and check.

Thanks and Regards.
Kiran Kumar.
#iworkfordell.

If you are using a non-usb directly connected mouse and keyboard may prevent you from getting the F2 to get into the bios. Just a thought.

Follow the instructions here to repair the OS, then manually install the update that causes the issue before enabling automatic updates

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Get-Vista-Out-of-the-Infinite-Reboot-Loop-Configuring-Updates-Stage-3-of-3-0-with-Vista-SP1-78933.shtml

This is Dell Support, and the Service Manual for the Inspiron 1525/1526,

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1525/en/SM/index.htm

Go down on the right side, and click on Coin-Cell Battery.

You will see there are several steps to get to your CMOS battery.
(It's a CR 2032)

Hi,


If possible could you check output voltage of the charger with a multimeter? If you can get output voltage, then might be something wrong with laptop battery charging circuit. Contact Laptop Repairing Engineer.



Regards;
Hassan

there's only 2 possible issue with this problem and 2 solution.

Solution 1 update the BIOS.

(for DELL system's it will require that the battery still has at least 10% charge meaning that this solution is not going to be possible unless you have another battery that is currently charged. if so go here ) the BIOS version there is A16, if you have a different version you can update it.

Solution 2 replace the motherboard

if the problem still persist after going thru solution 1 there's only one step you need to take, you'll have to replace the motherboard for this type of problem. I hope you still have warranty for this computer, you can either have it shipped at the DEPOT or have an onsite come out to replace it.

hope that helps.

hit me back on the results.

Either: Right-click on the battery icon in your taskbar (bottom right corner) and click on Power Options (then set he details as you wish)

Or: Control Panel - Power Options - change plan / create power plan

load the linux driver for sata controller
and update the BIOS.

verify and configure the hardware setting in BIOS that works for linux

Dell D600 have EIDE interface not SATA.

If you found EIDE or PATA interface for D600 with 250GB....when you install it divide the partition into 2.(100GB for windows sytem) and the rest will be your second drive.


here is the link for your BIOS upgrade:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R103802&SystemID=LAT_PNT_PM_D600&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=2816&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=3&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=2&libid=1&fileid=133833

Systems: Dell Latitude D600 Series
Version: A16
Build Date: 06/29/2005

The following updates were made to the A15 BIOS to create the A16 BIOS:

ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.002.007.019

Issues Fixed:
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The following updates were made to the A15 BIOS to create the A16 BIOS:

Issues Fixed:
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1. Reduced audible pop sound during POST.

Enhancements:
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1. Added support for new processors.
2. Update Broadcom 57xx PXE code to support newer hardware revisions.


The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 2000 ACPI
2. Microsoft Windows XP

Hate to tell ya, but unfortunately, its an issue with that line of Dell notebooks, especially the Inspiron series. Sometimes the mouse pointer drifts completely on its own. You can try plugging in a PS2 or USB mouse and then disable the mousepad. 90% of the time it helps. Good luck.