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Dell Inspiron 1500: What is the procedure for replacing my Dell laptop's keyboard?

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:20:17 -0700

My daughter's Dell laptop keyboard has failed.

Can I repair or replace it, or must the keyboard be repaired or replaced by a qualified technician? If I can replace it following a procedure, where might I find the procedure?

I don't see Dell keyboard replacement procedures in iFixit.com.

⟐ Commented November 23, 2018 at 21:20 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Fresh install of windows 7 from another machine?

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 13:45:35 -0700

hello all!

Recently contracted some strange things on my inspiron after being without any security on it for around 15 days. Hosts file is hijacked and when trying to repair it does not work. Recently it decided to shut down and now after power it goes to a black screen with just a text line blinking. Wondering if im able to do a fresh install of windows 7 from my new computer that has windows 7. I know the product key for the one on the dell but have no windows 7 disc and am trying to avoid the 170$ price tag of a new OS. Appreciate any advice!

⟐ Edited October 03, 2013 at 13:45 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Adding memory to my Inspiron 1500

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:26:07 -0700

I want to add 2G memory to my machine...How do i do this

⟐ Answer accepted October 30, 2021 at 18:26 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: turn off the red accents on my Dell 15 7000 7559 PC

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:54:30 -0700

How do I turn off the red accents on my Dell 15 7000 7559 PC

⟐ Answered February 02, 2017 at 5:54 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Silver dell Inspriron 15-1500. Need backlit letters.? Anyone? Help

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:47:51 -0700

Letters worn off and need replacement of T E and O. Where can I get them?

⟐ Answered April 14, 2022 at 10:47 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Turns on but the screen is black

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:10:42 -0700

Changed the battery, turns on but doesn't do anything. It's just a black screen.

⟐ Answered February 25, 2019 at 0:10 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: My headphone doesn't work when I pug it in...

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:15:55 -0700

I can find to way to fix this problem but it still need some time to fix.

Just open the sound software and unstall it and install it again while the headphone was pug it.

Is there any way I can fix this problem ?

⟐ Answered February 15, 2019 at 10:15 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: How do I reset my laptop to it's factory settings?

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:10:54 -0700

My laptop has been messed up somehow and barely works the way it use to. I have finally came to the conclusion that I need to reset it, but I'm not sure how to. Does anyone know how to reset this type of laptop?

⟐ Answer accepted August 09, 2018 at 8:10 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: My screen is blank and the laptop on/off button does not function

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:17:50 -0700

The white lights on the bottom left are on with the center one flashing. The power light is on but the screen is blank(black). How do I sut it off and start over?

⟐ Answered January 15, 2018 at 17:17 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Why does my laptop do all sorts of unusual thingd

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:18:18 -0700

My lap top runs slow and it appears to run on its own sometimes I just sit back and watch without touchinh

⟐ Answered January 01, 2017 at 21:18 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Dell Inspiron does not go to login screen?

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:19:10 -0700

What can I do to fix my laptop computer if it turns on and boots up, and does not go to the login screen, but goes to a black screen displaying options of how to start up, like with safe mode, or last successful start up? Dell Inspiron 1500 with Windows Vista and Intel Pentium Dual-Core

⟐ Answer accepted September 03, 2014 at 23:19 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Dell Inspiron 1500: Forgot Sign-on Password After 5+ Years

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:35:48 -0700

I have a Dell Inspiron 1500 laptop that hasn't been used in over 5 years. I've forgotten the sign-on password and can't access the system. I've checked iFixit's guides, but couldn't find a specific solution for password removal on this model. What are the recommended steps to regain access to the laptop, considering it's been unused for so long?

⟐ Commented July 16, 2025 at 13:35 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Why is my display light blinking?

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 05:17:04 -0700

I have a dell inspiron 1500 its display is bli king, i need your help to solve this problem. Rajuk8747@gmail.com

⟐ Commented September 03, 2017 at 5:17 MST

Dell Inspiron 1500: Motherboard Replacment help dell

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:21:01 -0700

hi my name is A.J I work at a computer repair store named almighty pc repair and I need help replacing motherboards on a donated laptop and I don't know how to replace it a video guide would be nice please and thank you

Dell Inspiron 1500: When I turn on computer it acts like its booting up

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 23:09:59 -0700

But then the screen goes dark and the only thing that shows in my screen is the mouse pointer.