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Won't turn on

No bootable device usually means that your hard drive has failed. It is either not connected properly to the computer or the drive needs to be replaced.
10/27/2009 11:39:23 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Oct 27, 2009
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I SPILLED SODA ON MY

HI,

If you would like to fix the issue without removing the keyboard thenthe best thing to do is turn off your laptop. Then turn it upside down so the keyboard is facing downwards.
Let it stay their for 24 hours. This will allow everything inside your laptop to come out.
Whether you spilled something or not, your keyboard might begin to start getting sticky. In this case, the best course of action is to again shut your laptop down.
Grab a lint-free towel if possible and wet it with water. Rinse it out thoroughly and begin washing your keyboard.
Don't be worried. Your laptop will be able to handle the very small amount of water that is around your keyboard when you do this.
After you are done, again grab a lint-free towel if possible and begin drying your laptop.

If the above solution doesn't fix the issue then you can proceed with removing the keyboard.please click on the below link to know how to remove the keyboard with help of pics and also follow the steps below.

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-damaged-keyboard-dell-inspiron-1525-laptop/


Proceed as follows: DISASSEMBLE

Make a keyboard map so you know where each key goes.
Carefully pry each key loose with a small screwdriver and place in a container. They pop off. DO NOT use excessive force. There may be a small rubber piece for each key. Remove all of these and place in a separate container. CAREFUL, these are small and like to jump away.
CLEAN KEYBOARD ( do this well...... you will be wonderfully rewarded )
Clean the keyboard with cotton swabs SLIGHTLY DAMPENED with water. Replace these often and BE SURE they are only slightly damp. If they are too wet the excess water will contaminate the keyboard through capillary action. This will clean all water soluble contaminants like Coca-Cola, coffee, and sugar residue. For the very small places, cut the foam rubber into small pieces and use the tweezers, again SLIGHTLY DAMPENED, for cleaning. You must clean each and every key space, inside and out, this is critical since this is where the key touches and moves.
Repeat this procedure again using rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs but NOT the foam rubber as it disintegrates when used with alcohol.
Finally repeat this procedure using naptha (lighter fluid) and foam rubber. You can clean even the smallest key guides with small pieces of foam rubber and tweezers. This action will remove any petroleum based contaminants as well as the grease that is sometimes used on the wider keys which may have guide wires, for example, the SCACE BAR.
CLEAN KEYS
Some keys may have wires attached and some grease on them, clean these first with cotton swabs and naptha (lighter fluid). Remove all traces of the grease.
Place all keys in a kitchen strainer. Spray with household cleaner and let stand for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with hot water and place keys on paper towels to dry. Let dry completely.
CLEAN RUBBER COMPONENTS
Place all rubber components in a kitchen strainer. Spray with household cleaner and let stand for 5 minutes. Use stopper in the sink so that you don�t lose these if they jump out of the strainer. Rinse these thoroughly with hot water and place on paper towels. Fold the towels over and press to squeeze most of the water out of the pieces. Let dry completely.
LUBRICATE KEYS
Place all keys bottom-up on a paper bag. Lightly coat the keys, at a 45 degree angle with Super Lube Dry Film lubricant. Do this from all 4 sides to assure penetration and coverage into the small and critical guide spaces inside each key. Let dry ( this happens nearly instantly). DO NOT overdue this step as the carrier solvent may affect the plastic.
LUBRICATE KEYBOARD
Mask off the laptop with paper and scotch tape. Apply lubricant (as above in LUBRICATE KEYS) to the keyboard and let dry.
All right, you now have perfectly cleaned and lubricated keys, keyboard, and rubber components.
REASSEMBLE
Place all rubber components into the keyboard.
Install keys with wires. Make sure wire is secured in the key, usually snapped into place. Place ends of wire in the guide slots adjacent to the key location as you align the key. Firmly press down to snap the key into place.
Install the rest of the keys by aligning and firmly pressing down.

Thank You
10/20/2009 5:21:43 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Oct 20, 2009
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How to get my re boot disk to work for my dell inspiron 15212

Try the f10 and change the boot preference to the required and reboot . when coming out of the bios do the f10 again to save changes .
10/20/2009 3:07:42 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Oct 20, 2009
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There is an error loading my account orkut web page

i believe this is not a laptop or any hardware issue this might be browser issue of the orkut site might be some problems with their scripting. I would suggest try a different browser.
10/10/2009 9:05:02 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Oct 10, 2009
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LCD Screen Repalcement

thats the screen problem u should change the screen than it gonna be alright,
10/10/2009 3:08:55 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Oct 10, 2009
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Cannot open orkut in my computer

find your solution from these site
1) www.tecfre.com/unblock-orkut-and-other-blocked-sites-with-small-tricks/
2) www.iwantunblock.info
3) techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID...0
4) www.google.com/support/forum/p/orkut/thread?tid...hl...
10/2/2009 7:40:41 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Oct 02, 2009
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Laptop will not boot. The power light flashes

CLICK HERE
the codes which you see are universal for all the dell laptops. find the appropriate. this will solve your purpose and guide you how to go furthur.
9/26/2009 8:31:59 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Sep 26, 2009
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In built mic is not working

It sounds, no pun intended that you lost your drivers somehow. Go to this Dell link for your laptop.
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=
Just copy and paste. Enter your operation system. and check out the sound and audio drivers that your are able to download. I already have you on the page for your laptop with the link above. Hope this helps.
JimmyC
9/25/2009 1:37:54 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Sep 25, 2009
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Inspirion laptop 1521. monitor stopped working.

Hi,
The problem is the inverter, possibly a bad connection or a dry solder joint.

To check this remove the screen bezel (plastic screen surround). At the bottom of the screen you will see an elongated piece of circuit board with wires coming from either end covered by frosted plastic.
That is the inverter, check the connections on the inverter (both sides) and power the laptop up to check the display, to remove it gently pull the plugs from each end and remove the screw from the middle and pull the board away.
Look on the back of the inverter itself for a copper coil, if you re-solder the solder points around the coil you may find it works again as components that suffer from extreme heat the solder joints dry causing bad connections, re-floating the solder solves the problem in 90% of cases.



Good luck.

9/15/2009 7:53:03 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Sep 15, 2009
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Trying to download video from my camera

you neeed to safe it to your hard drive first and then you use dvd to burn it...check on your software for the type of setup that you have...
9/8/2009 11:18:09 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Sep 08, 2009
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My home pc will not let me install any software

plz use the 7.0 version of photoshop this is perfect for you
8/20/2009 7:55:18 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Aug 20, 2009
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Screen is dark like it is on the battery but it is

If the windows sound comes then this is the issue with either screen or inverter board or display cable.
If windows sound also not there then refix the RAM or change it.

Thanks.
8/14/2009 5:43:32 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Aug 14, 2009
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My computer will not let me load any disks!

Try this
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
If that doesn't work, reseat the drive. If still no go, replace the drive
8/9/2009 3:17:24 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Aug 09, 2009
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My cd/dvd drive is saying it is not installed as

Look for drivers web site to down load for you pc
ore load on usb drive put back on your lap top
Sounds like you might have virus playing games witht your lap top.
7/29/2009 11:03:06 PM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Jul 29, 2009
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Tryin to set up an internet conection to my play

You will have to go into network settings and right click the Ethernet connection and choose bridge select the tethered connection. Then right click again and select properties and under the advanced tab turn on the option to share the internet through that connection. Good Luck
7/28/2009 4:57:18 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Jul 28, 2009
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My dell keeps turning off my RGB external display

You're on the right track. Check the dell site to be sure.
7/14/2009 2:50:06 AM • Dell Inspiron... • Answered on Jul 14, 2009
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