Comments on: Prepare Dell Latitude D500 for power jack repair

By: dave

dave — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:18:12 +0000

HELP. got a Dell Latitude D520 when plugged into mains will charge battery, won`t switch on, remove mains plug you can boot laptop from battery supply, if you remove battery and try to run from mains will not work ?, only works on battery any ideas ?

By: Graham

Graham — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:49:20 +0000

Hi,
I have a Dell Latitude D500 but it no longer draws power from the mains. It works off the battery and I have tried the mains cable in another PC and it works fine.
I have taken pc apart to see if there is anything obvious but I believe that I am left with needing to get a circuit tester to try to find out where the break is.
I do not think that it is as easy as the socket considering that the cable was plugged into the pc for a long period and when I picked up the pc it stopped working.

..Any advice ?

Thank You,

Regards,
Graham

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:57:01 +0000

In reply to Marisa. Marisa,

One of my laptop keys does not produce anything on the screen. When I hit the number 9 key, nothing happens. All other keys work. When I removed the key, the hinges and rubber bladder work fine. Does this mean I have to replace the whole keyboard?

Apparently, there is a problem with the key contacts (they are inside the laptop). Yep, it's time to replace the keyboard or use it as is.

By: Marisa

Marisa — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:36:13 +0000

Hi, can I ask you a question? One of my laptop keys does not produce anything on the screen. When I hit the number 9 key, nothing happens. All other keys work. When I removed the key, the hinges and rubber bladder work fine. Does this mean I have to replace the whole keyboard? I have a Dell Latitude D820 (out of someone’s trash). Thanks.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:38:16 +0000

In reply to John Goober. John Goober,

Here is the truth. I do not like adding my email address.

Don't worry. No one can see the email address.

By: John Goober

John Goober — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:21:03 +0000

Here is the truth. I do not like adding my email address.

I’ve done exactly that! i replaced the 1.40Ghz with a 1.60Ghz. Nothing else was necessary. The new 1.60Ghz processor was listed when I went to BIOS setup. So I know it works. Just remember to add some Thermal Compound (Radio Shack) to the CPU before putting the heat sink back on.

good luck

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:17:19 +0000

Dear sir,

I wonder if it’s possible to replace the original cpu (IntelÂ® PentiumÂ® M Processor 1.40 GHz, 1M Cache, 400 MHz FSB) of my D500 with a more efficient and less-consuming cpu (IntelÂ® PentiumÂ® M Processor LV 778 2M Cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB. I’ve updated my BIOS to A10. Thank you.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:59:08 +0000

In reply to Alex. Alex,

how do you remove the bottom cover on a dell inspiron 1525? i need to access the solder joints on the DC charge port.

You'll find step-by-step disassembly instructions for Dell Inspiron 1525 in the official service manual. Follow this link.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:35:00 +0000

how do you remove the bottom cover on a dell inspiron 1525? i need to access the solder joints on the DC charge port. thank you