Dell Inspiron 1520 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

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The Dell Inspiron 1520 is a 15.4-inch laptop computer sold as part of the Inspiron line. Dell Inspiron computers are made by Dell, an American multinational computer technology company, as an affordable line of computers. They come in laptops, desktops, and all-in-one computers. They were originally released in the mid-1990s in the U.S. and marketed as a home office/consumer line of computers.

The Dell Inspiron 1520 model’s 15.4-inch display has a resolution of 1440 by 900 pixels. The screen is classified as a WXGA display, or wide XGA, meaning it is appropriate for business but can also be used for watching movies. The 1520 model includes an Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 dual-core processor with a 2 MB cache. The computer is sold with 2 GB of RAM, though it can support up to 4 GB with two RAM slots. Its hard disk drive (HDD) has a capacity of 160 GB. Its Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor features Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0.

The Dell Inspiron 1520 features an 8-in-1 card reader that supports flash memory like the Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, and xD-Picture Card. This model is sold with a 56-Watt-hour six-cell lithium-ion battery. It was sold in a midnight blue body color with the name “Dell” printed in capital letters inside a circle in the center of the computer’s back cover. The name “Dell” is also printed in capital letters in the center of the computer’s bottom bezel.

GENERAL:

Notebook type: Budget, Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
Screen type: Widescreen
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

PROCESSOR / CHIPSET:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 / 1.83 GHz
Number of Cores: Dual-Core
Cache: L2 - 2 MB
64-bit Computing: Yes
Data Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel GM965 Express

CACHE MEMORY:

Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 2 MB

STORAGE:

Interface: Serial ATA-150
Optical Drive: DVD±RW fixed
Type: none
Type: Standard

RAM:

Memory Speed: 667 MHz
Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Installed Size: 2 GB

MEMORY:

Max Supported Size: 4 GB
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Slots Qty: 2

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS:

Humidity Range Operating: 10 - 90%

DISPLAY:

Resolution: 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
Widescreen Display: Yes
Diagonal Size (metric): 39.1 cm
Display Resolution Abbreviation: WXGA+

HARD DRIVE:

Spindle Speed: 5400
Type: HDD
Installed Qty: 1
Capacity: 160 GB

AUDIO & VIDEO:

Graphics Processor: Intel GMA X3100
Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Sound: Stereo speakers

INPUT:

Type: keyboard, touchpad

COMMUNICATIONS:

Wireless Protocol: 802.11g
Wireless Controller: Dell Wireless 1395
Wired Protocol: 10/100 Ethernet

OPTICAL STORAGE:

Drive Type: DVD-Writer
Type: DVD±RW
Form Factor: fixed

PROCESSOR:

CPU Type: Core 2 Duo
Processor Number: T5250
Manufacturer: Intel
Clock Speed: 1.83 GHz

FLOPPY DRIVE:

Type: none

CARD READER:

Type: 8 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card

BATTERY:

Capacity: 56 Wh
Cells: 6-cell
Technology: Lithium-ion

AC ADAPTER:

Input: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION:

Slots
- 2 x memory
- 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces
- 4 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
- 1 x display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 4 pin FireWire
- 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
- 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
- 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
- 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Memory Card Reader: 8 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)

HEADER:

Brand: Dell
Product Line: Dell Inspiron
Model: 1520
Compatibility: PC

NETWORKING:

Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, 802.11a/b
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Dell Wireless 1395

MISCELLANEOUS:

Color: midnight blue
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

MONITOR:

Diagonal Size: 15.4

SOFTWARE:

Microsoft Office Preloaded: Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

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