Comments on: How to disassemble Dell Inspiron 1420 or Vostro 1400

By: Wei Xian

Wei Xian — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:07:10 +0000

Hi,my laptop wont start after assembly just like the problem stated in previous comment. When i presses the power button,the power lights on for few seconds and thats it. I am sure it s not the ac adapter,cable or battery problem. Hopefully someone can give me a solution…thanks

By: Dmitry

Dmitry — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:04:44 +0000

Thanks for great guide. I could rech and clean properly the fun blocked by dust on my DELL Vostro 1400.
But after assembling speakers not working, headphones out is OK. So I suspect bad connection somewhere ore I forgot to connect something?

By: Pavan

Pavan — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:26:54 +0000

Great tutorial! I have recently put in a T8300 processor inside my Inspiron 1420 in place of the older T5xxx, using a bit of Deepcool Z5 thermal paste in the process for reseating the heat-sink. I have upgraded the HDD to 1TB, and the RAM to 4 GB. The laptop runs quite cool, and is adequate for most part of my day-to-day requirements. Its cosmetics are still good after seven years of use. Of late, I am seeing some dust accumulating inside the (1280 x 800, matte) WXGA LCD screen, i.e., between the outer plastic layer, and the actual LCD panel. Any tips on how to address this issue?

By: loda1110

loda1110 — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:53:25 +0000

Thanks so much for the guide! I ‘ve just cleaned my old laptop without any problems.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:34:37 +0000

Thanks for work well done. I need a little help here. Could not locate where the bluetooth connector plugs underneath on the motherboard. Can you help please. Thanks.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:07:19 +0000

In reply to Anthony Heng. @ Anthony Heng,

Can i install win 7 on my vostro 1400. Previous using windows vista.

I checked Dell website and for Dell Vostro 1400 they have drivers only for Windows XP and Vista 32-bit. It's possible that Windows 7 has all drivers for your laptop but you'll have to try.

I hv problem with the keyboard when i key in something â€¦.then the sign of this \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ appear non stop. Can someone tell if this bcos of virus or keyboard problemâ€¦

Most likely this is keyboard related failure. I think the "\" key stuck. Here's what you can try. Disconnect the laptop keyboard from the motherboard and test your laptop with an external USB keyboard. If the laptop works properly with the external keyboard, your internal keyboard is defective. Replace it. You cannot fix individual key.

By: Anthony Heng

Anthony Heng — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:27:22 +0000

Can i install win 7 on my vostro 1400. Previous using windows vista.
I hv problem with the keyboard when i key in something ….then the sign of this \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ appear non stop.
Can someone tell if this bcos of virus or keyboard problem….thanks you.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:11:28 +0000

Great tutorial! Thanks so much for taking the time. I just fixed my own noisy fan (and learned a lot about the inside of a laptop) thanks to you. I appreciate it!!!

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:04:47 +0000

In reply to Avinash Parida. @ Avinash Prida,

Can I replace just the sound card (if there is any) or do I have to replace the whole mother board ?

Dell Vostro 1500 laptop doesn't have dedicated sound card. It's built into the motherboard. If the sound card failed, you'll have to replace the entire motherboard. First, I would try reinstalling Windows OS from scratch. It's likely your problem is software related. Sometimes reinstalling audio drivers cannot fix the problem but reinstalling the entire OS might help. By the way, you should be able to test sound if you boot your laptop from Ubuntu OS (live Linux CD). If sound works in Ubuntu, it's definitely Windows OS related problem.

By: Avinash Parida

Avinash Parida — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:38:57 +0000

Hi,
I have a DELL Vostro 1500 laptop. The warranty is expired. It came with Windows Vista which I later upgraded to Windows 7 ultimate. A few days back, the sound stopped working. Neither the in-built speaker nor headphone produced any sound. I tried re-installing the sound drivers but in vain. Then I tried an external USB sound adapter, now the headphone or external speakers are working fine, but not the inbuilt speakers. How do I fix this problem ? Can I replace just the sound card (if there is any) or do I have to replace the whole mother board ?
Thanks in advance.