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Dell Inspiron 1525: Why is my screen black?

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 02:41:21 -0700

When I power it on I can hear that it loaded to the desktop with no problem but I can't see anything. If I plug it into an external monitor it works, but for what I use the computer for that's not really an option.

⟐ Answer deleted August 03, 2019 at 2:41 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop won't charge the battery

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:49:14 -0700

I just bought a brand new battery for this laptop, it came with 53% battery life and because it has been plugged in it hasn't dropped a percentage but will not charge. it says in the battery info that it's plugged in but not charging

does anybody know why?

⟐ Answered June 18, 2023 at 18:49 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: How to reset bios password

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:21:45 -0700

How to reset the laptop password?

⟐ Commented January 04, 2026 at 9:21 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: laptop says plugged in but not charging.

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:21:40 -0700

This problem started 3 months ago, all I had to do was unplug it and then plug it back in and it would charge fine. Now nothing works it just says "pluged in (not charging)" now.

⟐ Commented August 30, 2019 at 13:21 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: cd/dvd drive is missing from my system

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:28:48 -0700

Dell Inspiron 1525 does not see the cd/dvd drive. I can open the drive, but when closed, the drive light flashes several times and nothing happens.

⟐ Commented July 17, 2018 at 21:28 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Hard Drive not detected!

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:21:31 -0700

I currently have an 80 GB sata hard drive and I bought an Hitachi 320 Gb sata drive to upgrade it with, but the laptop doesn't detect the drive, not even in the bios! It's brand new, and if I connect it using a USB adaptor, the drive shows up on my computer. The Bios has been updated to the current version. I'm at a loss, please help!

Thanks!

⟐ Commented April 16, 2018 at 9:21 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Got an error of 2000-0146 Need help

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:27:02 -0700

I was trying to boot up my comp the other day and got an error saying that it couldn't read file correctly and needed reboot. After I rebooted I ran the diagnostics and got an error of 2000-0146 on the HDD. I was hoping for help in recovering this at least long enough to get my files off without having to replace the HDD. Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!

⟐ Commented February 19, 2019 at 0:27 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: How to access SIM card present under battery slot

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:46:52 -0700

few days ago when i removed my battery for the first time i saw a SIM card slot under battery slot...which might help me to access internet without wired connections...plz help me out to access that card and kindly give me more info how to set up a internet connection through in

⟐ Answered March 16, 2016 at 13:46 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Recover Data from Internal Hard Disc

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:15:07 -0700

Greetings,

I have a 250GB western Digital Internal HDD in my Laptop. Due to unknown reason the HDD is not working at all. It is not even detected when tried to connected with any system. The HDD contains lots of important data which need to be recovered.

Please anyone help me to recover the data in the safest possible way.

⟐ Answer deleted December 10, 2018 at 6:15 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Laptop not turning On when pressing power Button

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:22:08 -0700

When I press on Power Button only the media player touch LED blinks once and the light for caps and numlock continuously blinks even I can see power on DVDROM and fan too moves . But none of the LED in front blinks and no power on monitor is there.

Could you please suggest me what should I do.

⟐ Commented August 30, 2019 at 13:22 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Why can't my Dell Inspiron 1525 charge the replacement battery?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:22:27 -0700

Battery doesn't hold any charge.

⟐ Commented August 30, 2019 at 13:22 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Faint black lines on grey screen

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:07:47 -0700

I have a Dell Inspiron 1525. I had it connected to a samsung lcd tv through the hdmi port to watch movies. Last week I connected the hdmi lead but the tv didn’t detect a signal. So I tried a system reboot. The screen on the laptop lights up as in you can see the back light working but thats the limit to it. I then connected it to an external monitor and it work fine through there. I replaced the inverter still nothing. I removed the screen for easy access to the inverter. I booted the machine up while it was still open. It appears the back light is working. so I have the laptop reassembled. When I boot up I can see very very faint horizontal black lines set against a charcoal grey screen. so I know it’s not the inverter not sure if having the laptop connected to the tv through the hdmi has burnt something out. If anyone has any ideas as I am praying it’s not the screen. really can’t afford a new screen at the moment. Any help at all guys would be very much appreciated

⟐ Comment deleted January 08, 2012 at 16:07 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Cant logon my laptop.

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:10:01 -0700

Cant logon, it says the user profile service failed, user profile cannot be loaded.

⟐ Answered August 03, 2016 at 15:10 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: dell inspiron 1525 not booting Fatal system error message

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:14:19 -0700

When I turn on my computer immediately window error recovery message pops up giving me the option to start normal or launch start up recovery. After a couple of minutes w/out clicking anything a blue screen saying STOP: C000021a {fatal system error}. What do i do? I have disks that the computer came with but nothing happens when i put them in drive

⟐ Answer accepted July 26, 2018 at 7:14 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Change motherboard's cmos/bios battery

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:49:12 -0700

Hi, is there any steps for changing the motherboard's cmos battery? Thank you.

⟐ Answer accepted November 23, 2016 at 5:49 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Both Laptops same thing blank screen

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 03:15:46 -0700

I have two identical laptops of one I just changed the heat sink and fan. I put in new 250 GB Hardrive which at first it would not read. Then after turning on a second time now the screen does not come on at all but lights turn on and can hear the drive running inside the laptop. Hold the off button and can hear it turn off. Dont know what to do because I put the hard drive in the second identical laptop only difference has a web cam accesory built in and it now does the same thing.

HELP PLEASE :(

⟐ Commented June 24, 2015 at 3:15 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Cannot get wireless after new hard drive

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:39:56 -0700

Hi,

I have recently replaced the hard drive, battery and power adapted for this laptop..

Since then I have lost the wireless capability of the laptop, the Ethernet connection works fine. I downloaded and installed the drivers that are available from dell support.

The switch on the side of the laptop when you push it forward does not illuminate, however it does illuminate when the machine is turned off with the power still connected.

Not sure if the new battery and adapter is connected with this issue, as the new battery isn't charging and the system says it doesn't recognise the adapter

Quite frustrating so if anyone can help me that would be fantastic

Thanks in adavance

Steve

⟐ Answered September 28, 2024 at 1:39 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: someone please help me I'm having some major problems

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:32:13 -0700

Can someone please help me I'm having some major problems, my email is [removed] pls someone help me out soon as possible

.... It's a Inspirion 1525.... .

⟐ Reopened October 20, 2023 at 14:32 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Why do I have a blank, black screen?

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:48:19 -0700

I haven't used my dell for about 1.5 years I was using a different computer. I think my dell was hacked, because it was locked and it said I needed to put a money code within 48 hours. I never did that and after that I just let it sit and know all I have is a normal startup, I enter my password. After that I should have my background and internet and toolbars, but all I have is a black screen with my mouse, I can move my mouse, and do control alt delete, but I have no options, I'm sure this is rare, but If you have any little bit of info, please let me know!

⟐ Answer accepted July 17, 2018 at 7:48 MST

Dell Inspiron 1525: Will the fan replacement method be the same with the Inspiron 1520?

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:29:58 -0700

There is only a guide to replace the Inspiron 1525 CPU fan. I have a Dell Inspiron 1520. Will the replacement method be the same for the 1520?