Dell Inspiron 1545 AC Adapter power jack repairing guide
If your dell inspiron 1545 will not charge without wiggling the cord around, then you may take it to the repair shop, but have considered, the charge fee may even more expensive than buying a new Dell Inspiron 1545 AC Adapter. So why don't try to repair it syourself, of course, if you know something about laptop structure. Here’s some simple steps about how to do the fix yourself:
Remove power and inspiron 1545 battery
Remove power on button strip
Remove Keyboard
Remove LCD Cable from video card
Remove Wireless minicoax cables from the wireless card
Remove the screen from the laptop body
Flip the laptop
Remove screws from the panels and remove Dell Inspiron 1545 AC Adapter cards and ram
Remove case screws and keep track of them.
Remove cd-rom and hard disk
flip laptop and remove any other screws holding the case together.
pop the shell apart, remove the bays that interfere with the removal of the motherboard
remove the VGA standoffs
remove the video card and processor fans
remove the motherboard from the case.
Prep and use desolder wick to remove old component and clean up the thru holes.
put the new Dell Inspiron 1545 AC Adapter, Inspiron 1545 Charger into the board ( be certain you put it on the correct side of the board)
Flip the board and solder the Dell Inspiron 1545 AC Adapter component in, be sure to flow solder evenly on each leg.
allow all to cool and reassemble by reversing the steps above to rebuild the laptop.
Plug the unit into the wall and see if it will charge the dell inspiron 1545 battery/start the computer without the battery in.
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Friday, May 7, 2010
When and How to replace your laptop battery
Your laptop battery is influenced by many factors, including age, environmental conditions and frequency of use. If the your laptop battery (inspiron 1545 batteries, inspiron 1501 batteries, inspiron 1525 batteries) is losing its charge faster than it used to, the battery is probably dying and you will need to replace the laptop battery.
Each laptop battery has a finite number of cycles that it can be charged and discharged. The number of cycles can be anywhere from a low of around 300 to a high of about 1200. However, 500 charging cycles is pretty typical for most standard laptop batteries. Battery performance begins to deteriorate once this maximum number of charge cycles has been reached.
The laptop battery's ability to power the laptop comuter will depend on several factors, most notably the hardware that is installed in the laptop and the number and complexity of the software applications that are being used. Generally speaking, the battery shoulld be able to power the computer for two to three hours before it needs to be recharged. As previously stated, battery life is dependent on the number of cycles that the battery (buy cheap dell xps m1530 battery, xps m1730 battery, xps m1210 battery) is charged and discharged. This will translate to a normal bettery lifetime of about 1.5 - 2 years. When the laptop battery (dell battery, sony battery, toshiba battery) has reached the end of its useful life, you must find a replacement laptop battery (replacement inspiron 6400 battery, vgp-bps8 battery, studio 17 battery ) for your cpmputer.
The following steps are a summary of what needs to be done to replace your laptop battery.
1.Buy a New Battery - Make sure you purchase a replacement that is compatible with your laptop.
2.Unpack the New Battery - Remove all packaging material and keep have the new battery ready to be popped in immediately.
3.Undock Laptop - If your laptop is connected to a docking device, you need to unlock it before attempting to replace the battery (dell studio 15 battery, vgp-bps9 battery).
4.Turn Off Laptop - You may not want to lose any files you are working on or risk corruption of software, so it may be better to turn off the laptop.
5.Unplug AC Power/Internet Connection - It is a good practice to disconnect your laptop from the AC outlet, Internet and Telephone before replacing the battery.
6.Flip the Laptop Over - Most laptops have the battery release mechanism on the underside of the laptop. If you are not sure where you should look you can refer to the documentation of the laptop or have Technical support guide you.
7.Unlock and Remove Old Battery - Laptop batteries usually use a two-step locking mechanism, first there are latches that need to be released and then a sliding motion has to be performed to release it completely. Your documentation can be invaluable in this.
8.Position New Battery - Follow the reverse process for fixing the new battery. First slide and then latch the new battery. If the latches get stuck, you may need to adjust the positioning.
9.Charge Battery - Bring laptop to usual position; replace all the cables that you disconnected earlier, including the AC power (inspiron 1525 ac adapter, inspiron 1501 ac adpater, inspiron 6400 ac adapter, studio 15 ac adapter). Charge your battery for the duration specified by the manufacturer before using it.
Informations from: http://www.vopow.com/info/Laptop-Battery-TIPS/When-and-How-to-replace-your-laptop-battery_1/
Each laptop battery has a finite number of cycles that it can be charged and discharged. The number of cycles can be anywhere from a low of around 300 to a high of about 1200. However, 500 charging cycles is pretty typical for most standard laptop batteries. Battery performance begins to deteriorate once this maximum number of charge cycles has been reached.
The laptop battery's ability to power the laptop comuter will depend on several factors, most notably the hardware that is installed in the laptop and the number and complexity of the software applications that are being used. Generally speaking, the battery shoulld be able to power the computer for two to three hours before it needs to be recharged. As previously stated, battery life is dependent on the number of cycles that the battery (buy cheap dell xps m1530 battery, xps m1730 battery, xps m1210 battery) is charged and discharged. This will translate to a normal bettery lifetime of about 1.5 - 2 years. When the laptop battery (dell battery, sony battery, toshiba battery) has reached the end of its useful life, you must find a replacement laptop battery (replacement inspiron 6400 battery, vgp-bps8 battery, studio 17 battery ) for your cpmputer.
The following steps are a summary of what needs to be done to replace your laptop battery.
1.Buy a New Battery - Make sure you purchase a replacement that is compatible with your laptop.
2.Unpack the New Battery - Remove all packaging material and keep have the new battery ready to be popped in immediately.
3.Undock Laptop - If your laptop is connected to a docking device, you need to unlock it before attempting to replace the battery (dell studio 15 battery, vgp-bps9 battery).
4.Turn Off Laptop - You may not want to lose any files you are working on or risk corruption of software, so it may be better to turn off the laptop.
5.Unplug AC Power/Internet Connection - It is a good practice to disconnect your laptop from the AC outlet, Internet and Telephone before replacing the battery.
6.Flip the Laptop Over - Most laptops have the battery release mechanism on the underside of the laptop. If you are not sure where you should look you can refer to the documentation of the laptop or have Technical support guide you.
7.Unlock and Remove Old Battery - Laptop batteries usually use a two-step locking mechanism, first there are latches that need to be released and then a sliding motion has to be performed to release it completely. Your documentation can be invaluable in this.
8.Position New Battery - Follow the reverse process for fixing the new battery. First slide and then latch the new battery. If the latches get stuck, you may need to adjust the positioning.
9.Charge Battery - Bring laptop to usual position; replace all the cables that you disconnected earlier, including the AC power (inspiron 1525 ac adapter, inspiron 1501 ac adpater, inspiron 6400 ac adapter, studio 15 ac adapter). Charge your battery for the duration specified by the manufacturer before using it.
Informations from: http://www.vopow.com/info/Laptop-Battery-TIPS/When-and-How-to-replace-your-laptop-battery_1/
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Dell Studio 17 Battery Life Test
Jared asked me for more information on the dell battery on my new Dell Studio 17. Being the OCD Rain-man that I am, I decided to conduct some testing and document the result here for your reading pleasure.
So to begin, I found out from Dell that the Studio 17 has the 9 cell studio 17 battery (instead of the 6cell dell studio 17 battery ) which means it’s the most you can have on this model. Next, I selected the “Dell Recommended” power setting as shown below:
This is basically a middle of the road setting to give you average dell laptop battery life and average performance. This seems to be a good compromise between battery life and performance.
Next, I enabled the “Dell Extended Battery Life” in the Battery Meter. I’m not 100% sure of everything that this does but it only applies when you are running on battery and it changes the color scheme to “Windows Vista Basic,” which may not work with all your programs. It also turns off the Windows Sidebar (which I guess uses up battery power).
Instead of conducting this test with a fully powered dell studio 17 battery, I decided to try to simulate what I would normally do in real life. After max-charging it on Friday night, I let it sit over the weekend without using it. On Monday, when I turned it on with battery power, it was down to 91% battery charge level. I figure this is probably the longest you would go without turning on your laptop after a charge.
During the testing period, I backed up approximately 300 files over WiFi to my Buffalo NAS, copied files to my desktop via WiFi and did other light processing, including using the browser. What I specifically did NOT do was use the DVD drive at all. So if you plan on watching a DVD movie, this power test probably will not apply to you. If you are going to be using it to create and edit Word files, email, and browse the Internet, this power test should be almost exactly what you will get.
The table below shows the battery level (from the Battery Meter) as time progressed (shown in hours and minutes).
Time (HH:MM) Battery Level in %
0:00 91%
0:55 75%
1:58 50%
2:45 25%
3:03 15%
3:14 7%
3:16 5%
As you can see from the table, near the end, the battery level goes down fairly quickly. From 15% to 7%, it only took 11 minutes, then down to 5% in just 2 more minutes. At this point, the system turned off automatically.
Once again, keep in mind that this test started from 91%, which was where the level was after not using the computer for 2 days. If it was charged right before use to 100%, and you set the power setting to “Power saver,” I’m sure you would get a lot more time from the battery. But I don’t think those results are useful when you are using the computer in real-life situations. I like longer battery life, but I hate slow computers.
My results show that with moderate use and with the screen on for the entire time of testing, and connected via WiFi, you can get about 3 hours of studio 17 battery life, even if you start with a slightly less than full chage. In my book, that’s a pretty good length of time.
Informations from: http://cochinoman.com/2009/05/30/dell-studio-17-battery-life-test/
Dell Studio 15 Review
Replacement Dell Studio 17 Battery
Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter
Dell Studio 15 AC Adapter
So to begin, I found out from Dell that the Studio 17 has the 9 cell studio 17 battery (instead of the 6cell dell studio 17 battery ) which means it’s the most you can have on this model. Next, I selected the “Dell Recommended” power setting as shown below:
This is basically a middle of the road setting to give you average dell laptop battery life and average performance. This seems to be a good compromise between battery life and performance.
Next, I enabled the “Dell Extended Battery Life” in the Battery Meter. I’m not 100% sure of everything that this does but it only applies when you are running on battery and it changes the color scheme to “Windows Vista Basic,” which may not work with all your programs. It also turns off the Windows Sidebar (which I guess uses up battery power).
Instead of conducting this test with a fully powered dell studio 17 battery, I decided to try to simulate what I would normally do in real life. After max-charging it on Friday night, I let it sit over the weekend without using it. On Monday, when I turned it on with battery power, it was down to 91% battery charge level. I figure this is probably the longest you would go without turning on your laptop after a charge.
During the testing period, I backed up approximately 300 files over WiFi to my Buffalo NAS, copied files to my desktop via WiFi and did other light processing, including using the browser. What I specifically did NOT do was use the DVD drive at all. So if you plan on watching a DVD movie, this power test probably will not apply to you. If you are going to be using it to create and edit Word files, email, and browse the Internet, this power test should be almost exactly what you will get.
The table below shows the battery level (from the Battery Meter) as time progressed (shown in hours and minutes).
Time (HH:MM) Battery Level in %
0:00 91%
0:55 75%
1:58 50%
2:45 25%
3:03 15%
3:14 7%
3:16 5%
As you can see from the table, near the end, the battery level goes down fairly quickly. From 15% to 7%, it only took 11 minutes, then down to 5% in just 2 more minutes. At this point, the system turned off automatically.
Once again, keep in mind that this test started from 91%, which was where the level was after not using the computer for 2 days. If it was charged right before use to 100%, and you set the power setting to “Power saver,” I’m sure you would get a lot more time from the battery. But I don’t think those results are useful when you are using the computer in real-life situations. I like longer battery life, but I hate slow computers.
My results show that with moderate use and with the screen on for the entire time of testing, and connected via WiFi, you can get about 3 hours of studio 17 battery life, even if you start with a slightly less than full chage. In my book, that’s a pretty good length of time.
Informations from: http://cochinoman.com/2009/05/30/dell-studio-17-battery-life-test/
Dell Studio 15 Review
Replacement Dell Studio 17 Battery
Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter
Dell Studio 15 AC Adapter
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Dell Studio 15 Review
Design
The Studio 15 takes its design essence from 13.3 inch XPS M1330 (dell xps m1330 battery) and the 15.4 inch XPS M1530 (dell xps m1530 battery) like the wedge shaped profile, drop hinge,slot-loading optical drive and touch sensitive media buttons. The notebook feels a bit heavy compared to other laptops in its category and design look a bit thicker too. Clearly this is not a thin-and light laptop designed for mobility rather one that can be used as a desktop replacement. The overall construction of the Studio 15 ( replacement battery for dell studio 15) is quite solid and it should survive a little drop offs without significant damage.
The matte finish of the laptop gives a smooth rubber-like feel. The metal palmrest of the XPS M1530 is replaced by a nice design in Studio 15.
Processor, RAM and HDD
The standard system comes with a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with 3 GB RAM and 250 GB HDD. The overall performance is nothing to complain about but it is certainly not the fastest one available in the market. There were no problem watching a movie from its Slot Loading DVD Drive while downloading video clips and encoding a video in background. Running Photoshop CS3 at the time of video encoding was no problem either.
Screen and Graphics
The standard display unit has a 1280X800 XGA resolution but you can opt for 1440X900 or 1920X1200 resolution if you want to see more content within the screen. The horizontal viewing angle is great for watching a movie with a couple of your friends and the vertical viewing angle is also standard. The graphics option was disappointing. The standard system comes with a Intel X3100 graphics which is only enough for movie watching. The optional dedicated ATI Radeon HD 3450 is also underpowered to deliver good gaming experience. We would like more dedicated grpahics options.
Keyboard
The keyboard feels quite good with natural click sound while typing. The key travel is pleasurable and key size and spacing is also standard. There is also option for backlit keyboard which is nice to type on darker environments.
TouchPad and Touch Sensitive Media Control Buttons
The touchpad response is excellent and moving fingers over the glossy textured surface gives a nice feeling. The dedicated scroll areas are also useful to scroll through large webpages. The buttons are quiet and have good travel.
The media buttons are touch sensitive with white backlights that stays lit for a fraction of a second after being touched which gives the response of a key press.
Ports
There are more than enough ports for normal usage. On the left side there are two USB, an HDMI, a VGA, WiFi on/off, Ethernet, microphone jack, two headphone jack, an Express Card Slot, a 8 in 1 memory card reader. On the right side there are two more USB ports, slot loading optical drive, a power jack and the power button. There are no ports at the back but an IR port for the remote control sits at the front.
Audio
Th speakers are located at the top of the keyboard above the media buttons. The sound quality is very good with loud and clear voice without any distortion. The only thing that lacks is the presence of subwoofer for distinct bass effects. A good pair of headphone or a dedicated set speakers are necessary to please the audiophiles.
Heat and Noise
The system’s heat management is quite good and it does not get intolerably heated even when the laptop is put to high stresses. The fan moves a good amount of hot air but remains silent most of the times.
Dell Studio 15 Battery Life
The laptop comes with a standard 6 cell Lithium Ion dell studio 15 battery which is able to run the laptop for four hours in normal usage and at least three hours on high workload. There is also a 9 cell studio 15 battery option which is expected to run the machine for six hours. The battery life is pretty impressive for laptop of this category.
Price
The standard model is available at $799 which means the system comes at a good bargain price.
Pros
•Striking design
•Good dell battery life
•Good build quality
•Lots of customization options
•Nice keyboard, touchpad and media buttons
•Good value for money spent
•Multiple upgrades and repairing will be easy
Cons
•Only one available graphics card
•Intel graphics is not good for HDMI viewing
•Access cover at bottom opens up everything
•Bulkier than some laptops
•Upgrades are pricey
Conclusion
Overall, the Studio 15 is a solid performer at a budget price. It lacks the option for a good graphics and its size and weight is uneasy to carry around but the attractive pricing and good build quality makes it a good choice. Though far from being called a multimedia powerhouse, this laptop is an excellent laptop for average use.
Informations from: http://gadgetophilia.com/dell-studio-15-review/
The Studio 15 takes its design essence from 13.3 inch XPS M1330 (dell xps m1330 battery) and the 15.4 inch XPS M1530 (dell xps m1530 battery) like the wedge shaped profile, drop hinge,slot-loading optical drive and touch sensitive media buttons. The notebook feels a bit heavy compared to other laptops in its category and design look a bit thicker too. Clearly this is not a thin-and light laptop designed for mobility rather one that can be used as a desktop replacement. The overall construction of the Studio 15 ( replacement battery for dell studio 15) is quite solid and it should survive a little drop offs without significant damage.
The matte finish of the laptop gives a smooth rubber-like feel. The metal palmrest of the XPS M1530 is replaced by a nice design in Studio 15.
Processor, RAM and HDD
The standard system comes with a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with 3 GB RAM and 250 GB HDD. The overall performance is nothing to complain about but it is certainly not the fastest one available in the market. There were no problem watching a movie from its Slot Loading DVD Drive while downloading video clips and encoding a video in background. Running Photoshop CS3 at the time of video encoding was no problem either.
Screen and Graphics
The standard display unit has a 1280X800 XGA resolution but you can opt for 1440X900 or 1920X1200 resolution if you want to see more content within the screen. The horizontal viewing angle is great for watching a movie with a couple of your friends and the vertical viewing angle is also standard. The graphics option was disappointing. The standard system comes with a Intel X3100 graphics which is only enough for movie watching. The optional dedicated ATI Radeon HD 3450 is also underpowered to deliver good gaming experience. We would like more dedicated grpahics options.
Keyboard
The keyboard feels quite good with natural click sound while typing. The key travel is pleasurable and key size and spacing is also standard. There is also option for backlit keyboard which is nice to type on darker environments.
TouchPad and Touch Sensitive Media Control Buttons
The touchpad response is excellent and moving fingers over the glossy textured surface gives a nice feeling. The dedicated scroll areas are also useful to scroll through large webpages. The buttons are quiet and have good travel.
The media buttons are touch sensitive with white backlights that stays lit for a fraction of a second after being touched which gives the response of a key press.
Ports
There are more than enough ports for normal usage. On the left side there are two USB, an HDMI, a VGA, WiFi on/off, Ethernet, microphone jack, two headphone jack, an Express Card Slot, a 8 in 1 memory card reader. On the right side there are two more USB ports, slot loading optical drive, a power jack and the power button. There are no ports at the back but an IR port for the remote control sits at the front.
Audio
Th speakers are located at the top of the keyboard above the media buttons. The sound quality is very good with loud and clear voice without any distortion. The only thing that lacks is the presence of subwoofer for distinct bass effects. A good pair of headphone or a dedicated set speakers are necessary to please the audiophiles.
Heat and Noise
The system’s heat management is quite good and it does not get intolerably heated even when the laptop is put to high stresses. The fan moves a good amount of hot air but remains silent most of the times.
Dell Studio 15 Battery Life
The laptop comes with a standard 6 cell Lithium Ion dell studio 15 battery which is able to run the laptop for four hours in normal usage and at least three hours on high workload. There is also a 9 cell studio 15 battery option which is expected to run the machine for six hours. The battery life is pretty impressive for laptop of this category.
Price
The standard model is available at $799 which means the system comes at a good bargain price.
Pros
•Striking design
•Good dell battery life
•Good build quality
•Lots of customization options
•Nice keyboard, touchpad and media buttons
•Good value for money spent
•Multiple upgrades and repairing will be easy
Cons
•Only one available graphics card
•Intel graphics is not good for HDMI viewing
•Access cover at bottom opens up everything
•Bulkier than some laptops
•Upgrades are pricey
Conclusion
Overall, the Studio 15 is a solid performer at a budget price. It lacks the option for a good graphics and its size and weight is uneasy to carry around but the attractive pricing and good build quality makes it a good choice. Though far from being called a multimedia powerhouse, this laptop is an excellent laptop for average use.
Informations from: http://gadgetophilia.com/dell-studio-15-review/
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