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	==Early models==		== Early models ==

	The early Dell Inspiron models listed here went through a number of changes from 2000 to 2002, so the specifications on each laptop may be incomplete (except for the information on the Dell Insprion 8000, that is all correct.) There are also obviously more early models than these 4, but those have not been added to this.		The early Dell Inspiron models listed here went through a number of changes from 2000 to 2002, so the specifications on each laptop may be incomplete (except for the information on the Dell Insprion 8000, that is all correct.) There are also obviously more early models than these 4, but those have not been added to this.

	=== Inspiron 2100 <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_1_inspn_2100.htm\|title=Dell - Inspiron 2100\|website=Internet Archive Wayback Machine\|accessdate=2017-06-15\|deadurl=bot: unknown\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010608071537/http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_1_inspn_2100.htm\|archivedate=2001-06-08\|df=}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 2100<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_1_inspn_2100.htm\|title=Dell - Inspiron 2100\|website=Internet Archive Wayback Machine\|accessdate=2017-06-15\|deadurl=bot: unknown\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010608071537/http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_1_inspn_2100.htm\|archivedate=2001-06-08\|df=}}</ref> ===

	Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 2100 was a lightweight laptop that Dell branded as "Ultra Thin & Light" and "Ultra Mobile." Its starting price was $1,699.		Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 2100 was a lightweight laptop that Dell branded as "Ultra Thin & Light" and "Ultra Mobile." Its starting price was $1,699.
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	* '''Hard drive:''' 5gb, 10gb, or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive		* '''Hard drive:''' 5gb, 10gb, or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive

	=== Inspiron 4000 <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_4000.htm\|title=Dell - Inspiron 4000\|website=Internet Archive Wayback Machine\|accessdate=2017-06-15\|deadurl=bot: unknown\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010118215100/http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_4000.htm\|archivedate=2001-01-18\|df=}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 4000<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_4000.htm\|title=Dell - Inspiron 4000\|website=Internet Archive Wayback Machine\|accessdate=2017-06-15\|deadurl=bot: unknown\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010118215100/http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_4000.htm\|archivedate=2001-01-18\|df=}}</ref> ===

	Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 4000 was a lightweight laptop that Dell branded as "Ultra Thin & Light" and "Light as a feather, strong as an ox." Its starting price was $1,499.		Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 4000 was a lightweight laptop that Dell branded as "Ultra Thin & Light" and "Light as a feather, strong as an ox." Its starting price was $1,499.
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	* '''Hard drive:''' 5gb, 10gb, or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive		* '''Hard drive:''' 5gb, 10gb, or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive

	=== Inspiron 8000 <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_8000.htm\|title=Dell - Inspiron 8000\|website=Internet Archive Wayback Machine\|accessdate=2017-06-15\|deadurl=bot: unknown\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010118220700/http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_8000.htm\|archivedate=2001-01-18\|df=}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 8000<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_8000.htm\|title=Dell - Inspiron 8000\|website=Internet Archive Wayback Machine\|accessdate=2017-06-15\|deadurl=bot: unknown\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010118220700/http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_inspn_inspn_8000.htm\|archivedate=2001-01-18\|df=}}</ref> ===

	Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 8000 was a mobile workstation that Dell branded as a mobile desktop. Its starting price was $1,649.		Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 8000 was a mobile workstation that Dell branded as a mobile desktop. Its starting price was $1,649.
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	* '''Hard drive:''' 5gb, 10gb, 20gb, 30, 32, 40, or 60gb Ultra ATA hard drive		* '''Hard drive:''' 5gb, 10gb, 20gb, 30, 32, 40, or 60gb Ultra ATA hard drive

	===Inspiron Mini Series===		=== Inspiron Mini Series ===
	{{Main\|Dell Inspiron Mini Series}}		{{Main\|Dell Inspiron Mini Series}}

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	! Component !! Mini 10 (1010)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini10_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1010) Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref> !! Mini 10 (1012)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini1012_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini (1012) Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref> !! Mini 10v (1011)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini10v_setup%20guide2_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini 10v 1011 Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref> !! Mini 10v (1018)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini1018_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref>		! Component !! Mini 10 (1010)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini10_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1010) Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref>!! Mini 10 (1012)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini1012_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini (1012) Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref>!! Mini 10v (1011)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini10v_setup%20guide2_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini 10v 1011 Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref>!! Mini 10v (1018)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-mini1018_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf\|title=Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Setup Guide\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|access-date=}}</ref>
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	== Inspiron 3000 Series ==		== Inspiron 3000 Series ==

	=== Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-11-3147-laptop/pd\|title=Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 {{!}} Dell\|website=Dell\|accessdate=2016-06-19}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-11-3147-laptop/pd\|title=Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 {{!}} Dell\|website=Dell\|accessdate=2016-06-19}}</ref> ===

	Released in 2014, The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 notebook with an 11-inch touchscreen and Intel processors. It competes with ], ], HP Pavilion x360, ], ] and ].		Released in 2014, The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 notebook with an 11-inch touchscreen and Intel processors. It competes with ], ], HP Pavilion x360, ], ] and ].
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	=== Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 (5368) ===		=== Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 (5368) ===
	*'''Processors:''' 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-6600u CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz or 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-6600U CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz		* '''Processors:''' 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-6600u CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz or 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-6600U CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz
	*'''Memory (RAM):''' 8.00GB (Expandable up to 16.00GB)		* '''Memory (RAM):''' 8.00GB (Expandable up to 16.00GB)
	*'''System:''' x64-based processor		* '''System:''' x64-based processor
	*'''Pen and Touch:''' 10 point multi-touch touch-screen		* '''Pen and Touch:''' 10 point multi-touch touch-screen
	*'''Graphics:''' Intel HD Graphics 520		* '''Graphics:''' Intel HD Graphics 520

	=== Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 (5378) ===		=== Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 (5378) ===
	*'''Processors:''' 7th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-7200U CPU @3.10 GHz or 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)		* '''Processors:''' 7th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-7200U CPU @3.10 GHz or 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
	*'''Memory (RAM):''' 8.00GB (Expandable up to 16.00GB)		* '''Memory (RAM):''' 8.00GB (Expandable up to 16.00GB)
	*'''System:''' x64-based processor		* '''System:''' x64-based processor
	*'''Pen and Touch:''' 10 point multi-touch touch-screen		* '''Pen and Touch:''' 10 point multi-touch touch-screen
	*'''Graphics:''' Intel HD Graphics 620		* '''Graphics:''' Intel HD Graphics 620

	=== Inspiron 15 5000 (5558) <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-15-5558-laptop/pd\|title=Inspiron 15 5000 Series Laptop {{!}} Dell United States\|website=Dell}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 15 5000 (5558)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-15-5558-laptop/pd\|title=Inspiron 15 5000 Series Laptop {{!}} Dell United States\|website=Dell}}</ref> ===
	* '''Processors:''' Intel ]		* '''Processors:''' Intel ]
	* '''Memory:''' 4GB or 8GB, DDR3L-1600; up to 16GB (8GB*2)		* '''Memory:''' 4GB or 8GB, DDR3L-1600; up to 16GB (8GB*2)

	=== Inspiron 15 5000 Touch (5559) <ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-15-5559-laptop/pd?oc=dncwv2370s&model_id=inspiron-15-5559-laptop\|title=Inspiron 15 5000 {{!}} Dell\|website=Dell\|accessdate=2016-06-17}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 15 5000 Touch (5559)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-15-5559-laptop/pd?oc=dncwv2370s&model_id=inspiron-15-5559-laptop\|title=Inspiron 15 5000 {{!}} Dell\|website=Dell\|accessdate=2016-06-17}}</ref> ===
	* '''Processors:''' 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-6200u CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz		* '''Processors:''' 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-6200u CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz
	* '''Memory (RAM):''' 8.00GB		* '''Memory (RAM):''' 8.00GB
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	===Inspiron 15 (5547)<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://gamertops.com/dell-inspiron-15-5000-series-review\|title= Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series Review\|publisher= Gaming Laptop\|accessdate=2015-02-23}}</ref> ===		=== Inspiron 15 (5547)<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://gamertops.com/dell-inspiron-15-5000-series-review\|title= Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series Review\|publisher= Gaming Laptop\|accessdate=2015-02-23}}</ref> ===
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	Laptop available in i5 Non-Touch Screen, i5 Touch Screen, i7 Non-Touch Screen, i7 Touch Screen, AMD 18 Non-Touch versions.		Laptop available in i5 Non-Touch Screen, i5 Touch Screen, i7 Non-Touch Screen, i7 Touch Screen, AMD 18 Non-Touch versions.
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	The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Gaming (AMD) (5576) is a lower-priced gaming oriented laptop using either 7th generation AMD FX 9830P Quad Core or 7th generation AMD A10 9630P Quad Core processors. The integrated video controller is an AMD Radeon R5 or R7 with shared system memory and its discrete video controller is an AMD Radeon RX460 with 4GB GDDR5 memory. Like the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming series, the laptop uses ] which can be upgraded to 32 GB and has one M.2 slot for an SSD and one M.2 slot for a wireless card. The ] includes one Ethernet port, one USB 3.0 port with PowerShare, two USB 3.0 data ports, one HDMI port, and one headset port. The audio controller used is a Realtek ALC3246 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro with two speakers and one subwoofer. The card reader is a 2-in-1 type supporting ] and ] (MMC). The webcam is capable of 1 megapixel still images and 720p HD video at 30 fps. The display used is a 15.6-inch FHD non-touch screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.		The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Gaming (AMD) (5576) is a lower-priced gaming oriented laptop using either 7th generation AMD FX 9830P Quad Core or 7th generation AMD A10 9630P Quad Core processors. The integrated video controller is an AMD Radeon R5 or R7 with shared system memory and its discrete video controller is an AMD Radeon RX460 with 4GB GDDR5 memory. Like the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming series, the laptop uses ] which can be upgraded to 32 GB and has one M.2 slot for an SSD and one M.2 slot for a wireless card. The ] includes one Ethernet port, one USB 3.0 port with PowerShare, two USB 3.0 data ports, one HDMI port, and one headset port. The audio controller used is a Realtek ALC3246 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro with two speakers and one subwoofer. The card reader is a 2-in-1 type supporting ] and ] (MMC). The webcam is capable of 1 megapixel still images and 720p HD video at 30 fps. The display used is a 15.6-inch FHD non-touch screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

	==Rebadging==		== Rebadging ==
	In the past, Dell has modified some existing Inspiron machines to produce computers of higher or lower quality.		In the past, Dell has modified some existing Inspiron machines to produce computers of higher or lower quality.

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	Users of many of these computers purchased between April 2004 and July 18, 2006 received the recommendation that they should remove the batteries and run their computers on AC power until replacements arrived.<ref name="dellbatteryprogram">{{cite web\|url=https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/\|website=dellbatteryprogram.com\|title=Dell Battery Return Program\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}</ref>		Users of many of these computers purchased between April 2004 and July 18, 2006 received the recommendation that they should remove the batteries and run their computers on AC power until replacements arrived.<ref name="dellbatteryprogram">{{cite web\|url=https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/\|website=dellbatteryprogram.com\|title=Dell Battery Return Program\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}</ref>
	Problematic batteries made by Sony led to recall programs at other laptop computer companies as well, including Hitachi, Toshiba, Lenovo (IBM) and Apple.<ref>*{{cite web\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5411996.stm\|title=BBC NEWS \| Business \| Hitachi joins Sony battery recall\|website=news.bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}		Problematic batteries made by Sony led to recall programs at other laptop computer companies as well, including Hitachi, Toshiba, Lenovo (IBM) and Apple.<ref>*{{cite web\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5411996.stm\|title=BBC NEWS \| Business \| Hitachi joins Sony battery recall\|website=news.bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}
	*{{cite web\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5390948.stm\|title=BBC NEWS \| Business \| Toshiba joins Sony battery recall\|website=news.bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}		* {{cite web\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5390948.stm\|title=BBC NEWS \| Business \| Toshiba joins Sony battery recall\|website=news.bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}
	*{{cite web\|url=http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=BATT-LENOVO\|website=www-307.ibm.com\|title=Home Global Support\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}		* {{cite web\|url=http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=BATT-LENOVO\|website=www-307.ibm.com\|title=Home Global Support\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}
	* {{cite web \|url=https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/ \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2006-10-19 \|deadurl=yes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061024171340/https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/ \|archivedate=2006-10-24 \|df= }}		* {{cite web \|url=https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/ \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2006-10-19 \|deadurl=yes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061024171340/https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/ \|archivedate=2006-10-24 \|df= }}
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	These problems are discussed in detail, and solutions and workarounds suggested, in a discussion on Tom's hardware site,<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web\|url=http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/9519-28-dell-laptop-power-jack-pinout\|title=Dell laptop DC power jack pinout (Tom's hardware: discussion on Dell PSU connector problems, solutions, and workarounds)\|website=tomshardware.co.uk\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}</ref> and on The Laptop Junction site.<ref name="laptop-junction">{{cite web\|url=http://www.laptop-junction.com/toast/content/inside-dell-ac-power-adapter-mystery-revealed\|title=Inside the DELL AC Power Adapter - A mystery revealed\|website=The Laptop Junction\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}</ref>		These problems are discussed in detail, and solutions and workarounds suggested, in a discussion on Tom's hardware site,<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web\|url=http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/9519-28-dell-laptop-power-jack-pinout\|title=Dell laptop DC power jack pinout (Tom's hardware: discussion on Dell PSU connector problems, solutions, and workarounds)\|website=tomshardware.co.uk\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}</ref> and on The Laptop Junction site.<ref name="laptop-junction">{{cite web\|url=http://www.laptop-junction.com/toast/content/inside-dell-ac-power-adapter-mystery-revealed\|title=Inside the DELL AC Power Adapter - A mystery revealed\|website=The Laptop Junction\|accessdate=2018-05-18}}</ref>

	===Hibernation sensor problem===		=== Hibernation sensor problem ===

	A problem exists with the hibernation sensor located in some older laptops. Unlike many laptops that use a mechanical switch to detect when the lid is closed, in these systems the sensor is a magnetic reed switch that is located between the touchpad and the front edge of the laptop. There is a magnet that is located in the top lid above this switch, and when the lid is closed the magnet triggers the reed switch. If the magnet loses strength then the system will not go into suspend or hibernation if the lid is closed. The magnet strength can be checked by running a paper clip along the top edge of the screen. A worse problem happens if the reed switch fails. Sometimes the switches will fail in a closed position with the contacts sticking together. In that case the system will not switch on. There are several ways to check for this. First the laptop can be partially disassembled and the mouse assembly can be unplugged from the system board and the system switched on. If the system boots with the mouse unplugged then it is the switch. Another way to check for the problem is by running a magnet over the reed switch, there should be a faint click when the magnet triggers the switch. This does not require disassembly but the magnet must be in the correct position and be strong enough. Some people have modified the circuitry of the laptop by cutting the switch off of the assembly, with the downside being the system will no longer suspend if the lid is closed.		A problem exists with the hibernation sensor located in some older laptops. Unlike many laptops that use a mechanical switch to detect when the lid is closed, in these systems the sensor is a magnetic reed switch that is located between the touchpad and the front edge of the laptop. There is a magnet that is located in the top lid above this switch, and when the lid is closed the magnet triggers the reed switch. If the magnet loses strength then the system will not go into suspend or hibernation if the lid is closed. The magnet strength can be checked by running a paper clip along the top edge of the screen. A worse problem happens if the reed switch fails. Sometimes the switches will fail in a closed position with the contacts sticking together. In that case the system will not switch on. There are several ways to check for this. First the laptop can be partially disassembled and the mouse assembly can be unplugged from the system board and the system switched on. If the system boots with the mouse unplugged then it is the switch. Another way to check for the problem is by running a magnet over the reed switch, there should be a faint click when the magnet triggers the switch. This does not require disassembly but the magnet must be in the correct position and be strong enough. Some people have modified the circuitry of the laptop by cutting the switch off of the assembly, with the downside being the system will no longer suspend if the lid is closed.

	===Vertical line LCD problem===		=== Vertical line LCD problem ===
	Some 17" Inspiron 8600, 9200, 9300, 6000, 1750, and XPS Gen 2 notebook LCDs have a vertical line manufacturing defect. Symptoms range from individual lines to entire bars of the screen with inverted colors.		Some 17" Inspiron 8600, 9200, 9300, 6000, 1750, and XPS Gen 2 notebook LCDs have a vertical line manufacturing defect. Symptoms range from individual lines to entire bars of the screen with inverted colors.
	Most problems showed after 2–4 years of usage.		Most problems showed after 2–4 years of usage.
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Early models

The early Dell Inspiron models listed here went through a number of changes from 2000 to 2002, so the specifications on each laptop may be incomplete (except for the information on the Dell Insprion 8000, that is all correct.) There are also obviously more early models than these 4, but those have not been added to this.

Inspiron 2100

Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 2100 was a lightweight laptop that Dell branded as "Ultra Thin & Light" and "Ultra Mobile." Its starting price was $1,699.

Processor: Intel Pentium III @700 MHz
RAM Supported: 128mb or 256mb of DDR RAM
Graphics processor & Display: ATI Rage Mobility M with 4mb of video memory with a 12.1" 1024x768 display
Hard drive: 10gb or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive

Inspiron 3800

Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 3800 was an affordable laptop that Dell branded as "Stylish and Affordable." Its starting price was $1,199.

Processors: Intel Pentium III @700 MHz, Intel Celeron @600 MHz, or Intel Celeron @700 MHz.
RAM: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 384 or 512 MB of DDR RAM
Graphics processor and display: ATI 2x AGP Rage Mobility with 8mb of video memory with a 12.1" 800x600 display.
Hard drive: 5gb, 10gb, or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive

Inspiron 4000

Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 4000 was a lightweight laptop that Dell branded as "Ultra Thin & Light" and "Light as a feather, strong as an ox." Its starting price was $1,499.

Processors: Intel Pentium III @650, 700, 800 or 850 MHz, or an Intel Celeron processor @600 MHz
RAM: 64, 128, 192, 256, 384 or 512 MB of DDR RAM
Graphics processor and display: ATI RAGE Mobility 128 3D with 8mb of video RAM and 2X AGP with a 14.1" 1024x768 display.
Hard drive: 5gb, 10gb, or 20gb Ultra ATA hard drive

Inspiron 8000

Released in 2000, the Dell Inspiron 8000 was a mobile workstation that Dell branded as a mobile desktop. Its starting price was $1,649.

Processors: Intel Pentium III @650, 700, 800, 833, 850, 900, 1000, 1113, or 1200 MHz.
RAM: 64, 128, 192, 256, 384 or 512 MB of DDR RAM
Graphics processor and display: ATI Mobility M4 with 8, 16 or 32 MB of video memory, NVIDIA GeForce2 Go with 16 or 32 MB of video memory, or an ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 with 64 MB of video memory with a 14.1” 1400x1050 display, a 15” 1400x1050 display or a 15” 1600x1200 display.
Hard drive: 5gb, 10gb, 20gb, 30, 32, 40, or 60gb Ultra ATA hard drive

Inspiron Mini Series

Main article: Dell Inspiron Mini Series

Inspiron Mini 9 (910)

Released online on September 4, 2008, the Dell Inspiron 910 (more commonly referred to as the Inspiron Mini 9) is an 8.9" netbook that weighs 2.28 lbs. It is Dell's first netbook. It was retired on May 29, 2009.

Processors: Intel Atom N270.
Memory: 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB of shared dual channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 MHz.
Chipset: Intel US15W Express Chipset.
Graphics Processor: integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics.
LCD Display: 8.9" LED-backlit widescreen with 1024 × 600 resolution.
Hard Drive: 8 GB, 16 GB SSD (Windows XP Home Edition SP3 32-bit), or 32 GB (Ubuntu Linux version 8.04.1) SSD.
Optical Drive: External USB 8X tray-load dual-layer DVD+/-RW.
Battery: 4-cell (32 Whr) lithium-ion battery.
Camera: 0.3 MP webcam.
Wi-Fi Card: Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g mini-card.
Bluetooth: Dell Wireless Bluetooth Internal 350 (2.0).
I/O ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Fast Ethernet port, 1 3-in-1 memory card reader, 1 VGA output, 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack, and 1 power adapter port.

Inspiron 1010, 1011, 1012, 1018 (Inspiron Mini 10/10v)

Released on Dell's website on February 26, 2009, the Inspiron Mini 10 is a 10.1 in (26 cm) netbook whose Mini 10v model weighs 1.13 kg (2.5 lb), and whose Mini 10 model weighs 1.18 kg (2.6 lb). The Mini 10 has an option for an external TV tuner and mobile broadband from AT&T. There is a 2 GB option available with Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit.

Component	Mini 10 (1010)	Mini 10 (1012)	Mini 10v (1011)	Mini 10v (1018)
Released	2009	2010	2009	2010
Processor	Intel Atom Z520 (1.33 GHz) Intel Atom Z530 (1.60 GHz)	Intel Atom N450 (1.66 GHz)	Intel Atom N270 (1.60 GHz) Intel Atom N280 (1.66 GHz)	Intel Atom N455 (1.66 GHz)
Memory	1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM	1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM	1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM	1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Chipset	Intel US15W Express Chipset	Intel NM10 Express Chipset	Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
Graphics Processor	Integrated Intel GMA 500 graphics	Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics (Crystal HD Broadcom Media Accelerator optional)	Integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics	Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics
Display Panel	10.1 in (26 cm) LED-backlit display with 1024 × 600 resolution 10.1 in (26 cm) bright LED-backlit display with 1366 × 768 resolution and TrueLife Early models had 1024×576 resolution	10.1 in (26 cm) LED-backlit display with 1024 × 600 resolution 10.1 in (26 cm) bright LED-backlit display with 1366 × 768 resolution and TrueLife	10.1 in (26 cm) LED-backlit display with 1024 × 600 resolution Early models had 1024×576 resolution	10.1 in (26 cm) LED-backlit display with 1024 × 600 resolution
Hard Drive	160 GB SATA at 5400 RPM 32 GB SSD	160 GB SATA at 5400 RPM 250 GB SATA at 5400 RPM	160 GB SATA at 5400 RPM 16 GB SSD	160 GB SATA at 5400 RPM 250 GB SATA at 5400 RPM
Optical Disc Drive	None. External drive available.	None. External drive available.	None. External drive available.	None. External drive available.
Battery	3-cell (24 Whr) Lithium-ion battery 6-cell (56 Whr) Lithium-ion battery	3-cell (24 Whr) Lithium-ion battery 6-cell (56 Whr) Lithium-ion battery Some batteries for this model had a capacity of 60 Whr	3-cell (24 Whr) Lithium-ion battery 6-cell (56 Whr) Lithium-ion battery	3-cell (24 Whr) Lithium-ion battery 6-cell (56 Whr) Lithium-ion battery
Wi-Fi Card	Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Dell Wireless 1510 802.11a/b/g/n mini-card	Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g	Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Dell Wireless 1510 802.11a/b/g/n mini-card
Bluetooth	Internal Dell Wireless Bluetooth 365 (2.1 EDR)	Internal Dell Wireless Bluetooth 365 (2.1 EDR)	Internal Dell Wireless Bluetooth 365 (2.1 EDR)	Internal Dell Wireless Bluetooth 365 (2.1 EDR)
Ports and Slots	1 Kensington lock slot 3 USB 2.0 Ports 1 Fast Ethernet port 1 HDMI output 1 headphone jack 1 microphone jack 1 3-in-1 memory card reader 1 power adapter connector	1 Kensington lock slot 3 USB 2.0 Ports 1 Fast Ethernet port 1 VGA output 1 headphone jack 1 microphone jack 1 3-in-1 memory card reader 1 power adapter connector	1 Kensington lock slot 3 USB 2.0 Ports 1 Fast Ethernet port 1 VGA output 1 headphone jack 1 microphone jack 1 3-in-1 memory card reader 1 power adapter connector
Camera	1.3 MP webcam	1.3 MP webcam	1.3 MP webcam	0.3 MP

Inspiron Mini 12 (1210)

Released online on October 16, 2008, the Dell Inspiron 1210 (more commonly referred to as the Inspiron Mini 12) is a 12.1" netbook that weighs 2.72 lbs. The netbook originally shipped with Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 32-bit, but an option for XP Home SP3 32-bit was added a month later. It was criticized for being slow with Vista. It was retired on August 7, 2009.

Processors: Intel Atom Z520 or Z530.
Memory: 512 MB or 1 GB of shared dual channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 MHz.
Chipset: Intel US15W Express Chipset.
Graphics Processor: integrated Intel GMA 500 graphics.
LCD Display: 12.1" LED-backlit widescreen with 1280 × 800 resolution.
Hard Drive: 40 GB, 60 GB or 32 GB PATA @ 5,400 RPM.
Optical Drive: External USB 8X tray-load dual-layer DVD+/-RW.
Battery: 3-cell (24 Whr) or 6-cell (48 Whr) lithium-ion battery.
Camera: 1.3 MP webcam.
Wi-Fi Card: Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g mini-card.
Bluetooth: DelI Wireless Bluetooth Internal 350 (2.0).
I/O ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Fast Ethernet port, 1 3-in-1 memory card reader, 1 VGA output, 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack, and 1 power adapter port.

Inspiron 3000 Series

Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1

Released in 2014, The Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 notebook with an 11-inch touchscreen and Intel processors. It competes with Acer Aspire R 11, Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200, HP Pavilion x360, HP Stream x360, Lenovo Yoga 2 11 and Toshiba Satellite Radius 11.

Processors: Intel Celeron and Pentium
Memory: 8 GB
Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics
LCD Display: 11.6-inch LED Backlit Display, 1366*768 pixels
Hard Drive: SATA 500 GB (5400 RPM)
Battery: 3-cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Camera: HD 720p Web Camera
Wi-Fi Card: Intel Centrino Wireless-AC 3160
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
I/O ports: 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI port, 4-in-1 SD Card Reader, 1 Ethernet port, 1 combined headphone and microphone jack, 1 security lock, 1 power adapter connection port.

Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 (3148)

The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 (3148) features a standard HDMI port, 1x USB 3.0 Type-A port, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, a headphone and microphone combo (headset) port, a media-card reader and a security-cable slot. Its processors are from the 4th generation of Intel Core i3 processors with one SO-DIMM slot supporting DDR3L memory. It uses Intel HD graphics and the Realtek ALC3234 audio controller and a 2.5-inch HDD with SATA 3 Gbit/s capabilities. The laptop has an 11.6-inch HD WLED touchscreen display with a maximum resolution of 1366 by 768 and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The integrated webcam above the display has a camera resolution is 0.92 megapixel and its maximum video recording resolution is 1280x720 (HD) at 30 FPS. The battery of the laptop is a 3 cell battery with a voltage of 11.4 VDC. The power adapter bundled with the laptop is capable of 65w and outputs a 3.34 A.

Inspiron 11 3000 (3162)

The Dell Inspiron 11 (3162) features a standard HDMI port, 1x USB 3.0 Type-A port, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, a headphone and microphone combo (headset) port and a media-card reader. The laptop uses either dual core Intel Celeron or quad core Intel Pentium processors. The audio controller inside the laptop is a Realtek ALC3234 and the multi-car reader supports one SD card in the form factor of micro SD card of the type being SD, SDHC or SDXC. The laptop has an 11.6-inch HD WLED display with a maximum resolution of 1366 by 768 and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The integrated webcam above the display has a camera resolution is 0.92 megapixel and its maximum video recording resolution is 1280x720 (HD) at 30 FPS. The battery of the laptop is a 2-cell prismatic battery with a voltage of 7.6 VDC. The power adapter bundled with the laptop is capable of 45w and outputs a 2.31 A. The Dell Inspiron 3162 is available in three colours: red, white and blue.

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Inspiron 5000 Series

Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 (5368)

Processors: 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-6600u CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz or 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-6600U CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz
Memory (RAM): 8.00GB (Expandable up to 16.00GB)
System: x64-based processor
Pen and Touch: 10 point multi-touch touch-screen
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520

Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 (5378)

Processors: 7th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-7200U CPU @3.10 GHz or 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
Memory (RAM): 8.00GB (Expandable up to 16.00GB)
System: x64-based processor
Pen and Touch: 10 point multi-touch touch-screen
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Inspiron 15 5000 (5558)

Processors: Intel Broadwell microarchitecture
Memory: 4GB or 8GB, DDR3L-1600; up to 16GB (8GB*2)

Inspiron 15 5000 Touch (5559)

Processors: 6th Generation Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-6200u CPU @2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz
Memory (RAM): 8.00GB
System: x64 -based processor
Pen and Touch: 10 point multi-touch touch-screen
Keyboard: Full size backlit keyboard

Inspiron 15 5000 (AMD) (5555)

Processors: AMD E2-7110 APU, AMD A4-7210 APU @1.8 GHz, AMD A6-7310 APU @2 GHz, AMD A8-7410 APU @2.2 GHz, and AMD A10-8700P APU @1.8 GHz
Memory (RAM): 4.00gb, 8.00gb, 12.00gb, or 16.00gb DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM
Graphics Processors: AMD Radeon R2, R3, R4, R5, or R6 Integrated Graphics
System: x64 based-processor
Display: Non-touch or touch 15.6" Dell TrueLife 1366x768 display
Hard Drives: Seagate Laptop Thin HDD SATA 500 GB, 1000gb, or 2000gb (5400 RPM) or 128gb and 256gb SSD
Optical Drive: TSSCorp DVD+-RW
Battery: 4-cell 40WHr or 47WHr Lithium-Ion Battery
Camera: HD 720p Web Camera with stereo microphones
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 1707 Card (802.1 1BGN + Bluetooth 4.0, 2.4 GHz)
I/O ports: 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI 1.4a port, SD Card Reader, 1 Ethernet port, 1 combined headphone and microphone jack, 1 security lock, 1 power adapter connection port.
Keyboard: Full-size non-backlit or backlit spill-resistant keyboard w/ number pad

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Inspiron 15 (5547)

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Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series i5547-3750sLV 15-Inch Laptop

Laptop available in i5 Non-Touch Screen, i5 Touch Screen, i7 Non-Touch Screen, i7 Touch Screen, AMD 18 Non-Touch versions.

Processors: Intel Core i5-4210U, Intel Core i7-4510U, AMD A8.
Memory: 8 GB or 12 GB, DDR3L SDRAM
Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 4400
LCD Display: 15.6-inch LED Backlit Display, 1366*768 pixels
Hard Drive: SATA 1000 GB (5400 RPM), SATA 1 TB (5400 RPM)
Optical Drive: Yes
Battery: 3-cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Camera: HD 720p Web Camera
Wi-Fi Card: Intel Centrino Wireless-AC 3160
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
I/O ports: 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI port, 4-in-1 SD Card Reader, 1 Ethernet port, 1 combined headphone and microphone jack, 1 security lock, 1 power adapter connection port.

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Inspiron 7000 Series

Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 Laptop (7348)

Released in 2015, the Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 notebook with a 13-inch touchscreen and Intel processors. It competes with Acer Aspire R 14, Asus Transformer Book Flip TP300, HP Pavilion 13 x360, Lenovo Yoga 3 14, Samsung Notebook 7 spin (13-inch), Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 and 14.

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Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 (7569)

Released in 2015, The Inspiron 15 7000 Series 2-in-1 is a 2-in-1 notebook with a 15-inch touchscreen and Intel processors. It competes with Acer Aspire R 15, Asus Transformer Book Flip TP500, TP550, HP Envy x360, Lenovo Flex 2 15, 3 15, Samsung Notebook 7 spin (15-inch) and Toshiba Satellite Fusion.

Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 (7778)

Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1
Also known as	Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1
Developer	Dell
Manufacturer	Dell
Type	17-inch 2-in-1 PC
Introductory price	$1,049.99
Operating system	Windows 10
CPU	Intel Core i5 or i7
Memory	16GB, DDR4, 2400MHz
Storage	1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive 128GB Solid State Drive
Display	17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Truelife LED-Backlit Touch Display with Wide Viewing Angles
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX 2GB GDDR5
Sound	2 tuned speakers; audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio® Pro 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
Camera	Standard Widescreen HD (720p) Infrared Webcam w/Dual Digital Microphone Array
Touchpad	Yes
Connectivity	1 USB Type C 1 USB 3.0 with PowerShare 1 USB 2.0 Media Card Reader Media Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Power	56 WHr, 4-Cell Battery (integrated)
Dimensions	Height: 0.87”– 0.89” (22.1mm – 22.6mm) x Width: 16.24” (412.5mm) x Depth: 10.93” (277.5mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.77 Kg / 6.12 lbi with 4 GB Mem, FHD display, SSD

The Inspiron 17 7000 series 2-in-1 is an 2-in-1 convertible by Dell. It uses a 17-inch display, and is the largest Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop.

Inspiron Gaming Series (Pandora)

Inspiron 14 Gaming/2015 Inspiron 14 7000 (7447)

The 2015 Dell Inspiron 7447 (Inspiron 14) is a gaming oriented laptop with a discrete 4 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 850M. It has either an Intel i5-4210H or the Intel i7-4710HQ with up to 8 GB of DDR3L RAM and expandable up to 16 GB.

Inspiron 15 Gaming/Inspiron 15 7000 (7559)

The Dell Inspiron 7559 (Inspiron 15) is a gaming oriented laptop with discrete Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M and comes in black with red trim. The RAM is standard at 8 GB of DDR3L RAM and expandable up to 16 GB. It competes with the HP Pavilion Gaming Series and HP Omen.

Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming (7566)

The Inspiron 15 Gaming (7566) changes the styling from the Inspiron 15 7000 (7559) while retaining the Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M dedicated graphics card.

Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming (7567)

The Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming (7567) has the same design as the Inspiron 15 Gaming (7566) with the main difference being the replacement of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M with either a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti. The laptop uses DDR4 RAM which can be upgraded to 32 GB and has one M.2 slot for an SSD and one M.2 slot for a wireless card. The screen was improved by switching from a TN to IPS LCD.

New Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming (7577)

The Inspiron 15 7000 gaming (7577) changes the styling of the fan and speaker grills from the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming (7567). The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card was replaced with a GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for improved performance.

New Inspiron 15 5000 Gaming (AMD) (5576)

The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Gaming (AMD) (5576) is a lower-priced gaming oriented laptop using either 7th generation AMD FX 9830P Quad Core or 7th generation AMD A10 9630P Quad Core processors. The integrated video controller is an AMD Radeon R5 or R7 with shared system memory and its discrete video controller is an AMD Radeon RX460 with 4GB GDDR5 memory. Like the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming series, the laptop uses DDR4 RAM which can be upgraded to 32 GB and has one M.2 slot for an SSD and one M.2 slot for a wireless card. The I/O includes one Ethernet port, one USB 3.0 port with PowerShare, two USB 3.0 data ports, one HDMI port, and one headset port. The audio controller used is a Realtek ALC3246 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro with two speakers and one subwoofer. The card reader is a 2-in-1 type supporting SD card and MultiMedia card (MMC). The webcam is capable of 1 megapixel still images and 720p HD video at 30 fps. The display used is a 15.6-inch FHD non-touch screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Rebadging

In the past, Dell has modified some existing Inspiron machines to produce computers of higher or lower quality.

The first-generation Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 (2004–2006) shared the same options in processors (Intel Pentium 4 HT "Prescott"), RAM (DDR 400 MHz), hard-drives (Ultra-ATA 5400/7200 RPM), wireless cards, LCD screens (at 15.4-inches; WXGA, WSXGA+, WUXGA) and graphics cards (ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 64 MB/128 MB), as well as the same chassis. Dell marketed the XPS as an "ultimate gaming machine", while marketed the 9100 as a "desktop replacement". The Inspiron 9100 is a rebadged XPS with the only difference between the two computers is the LCD Panel. Although both support a 15.4 Samsung LCD, only later models of the 9100 (3.2 GHz) use the identical LCD screen (Dell Part #s 7T774/W3866). The Samsung LCD Panel supports 1920×1200. Previous 2.8-3.0 GHz Inspiron 9100 use a lesser panel with resolutions of 1280×800 (Dell Part # Y0316).

Problems

Overheating

In 2003, Dell released several lines of Inspiron notebooks that had overheating issues. The systems would overheat and could cause damage to the microprocessor, video card, and motherboard. These systems would also randomly shut down due to high internal temperatures. Overheating in these Inspiron systems is mainly caused by performance-consuming tasks and software. This problem was determined to be due to the design of the air-flow from the bottom of the system. It would draw in dirt/dust and clog the heat sink, making air unable to pass through in order to cool the system. Affected models include the Dell Inspiron 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, and 5160. Also affected is the Latitude 100L, a near-clone of these models.

Dell acknowledged this problem and designed a new fan with a better heatsink and heatpipes to provide better cooling with less noise. Any repairs made at this point will include the redesigned parts.

On September 20, Inspiron 5150 owners in the US brought a class action against Dell. The settlement included 100% cash reimbursement for certain repairs, and an extended limited warranty to cover those types of repairs that become necessary for one year.

Following the lawsuit detailed above, in October 2006 customers who had purchased Dell Inspiron 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, and 5160 notebooks filed a class action lawsuit against Dell, alleging misconduct in connection with the design, manufacture, warranting, advertising and selling of these computers. A similar action started in Canada.

Overheating has been reduced by using compressed air duster spray. Spraying the keyboard, the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly located under the "I" - "backspace" keys, rear air vent/exhaust, bottom air intake, and side air vent (all located on the right side of affected systems) have been effective in reducing the running temperature from a normal operating temperature of 77-87 °C to 45-55 °C under average load. Note: Be sure that the system is powered off and unplugged from AC with its battery removed before using the spray. With the AC and battery removed, press the power button to drain any remaining charge from the capacitors. Never apply compressed air duster spray to a powered-on electronic device.

Alternately, some users of these affected models found relief by underclocking their processors.

Motherboard

On a number of Inspiron 5150 and Latitude 100L systems, a design flaw in the positioning of a tab on the C panel on the underside of the laptop has led to problems. Any pressure applied to the top left hand corner of the laptop causes this tab to press against the motherboard and in particular against the "LVC14A" chip. This causes the solder between this chip and the motherboard to break. This causes sudden shut-downs of the system as a result of any movement of the laptop; in certain cases the laptop will not re-boot at all. Dell has redesigned later models of the 5150 to avoid this problem. Some models reveal cases where someone has manually snapped off the tab from the C panel by hand during the manufacturing process. Dell currently covers this fault in the United States under the Lundell Settlement, although it is not known whether Dell will fix this fault free of charge outside the USA. In January 2007 a similar lawsuit started in Canada, and Dell in the Netherlands has agreed to repair Dutch computers following criticism in the consumer programme Kassa.

This has also been a problem with the Inspiron 1150, with the same chip giving problems with broken solder. Re-soldering is not recommended. Re-heating the pins can re-establish the connection and solve the power-off problem at the expense of possibly losing the use of the touch-pad mouse.

Battery recall of 2006

Dell posted notices to many of their laptop customers on August 14, 2006, saying that the Sony batteries on the following models could combust, or even explode:

Models Affected

Latitude	D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D630, D800, D810
Inspiron	6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705
XPS	XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710
Precision	M20, M60, M70, M90

Users of many of these computers purchased between April 2004 and July 18, 2006 received the recommendation that they should remove the batteries and run their computers on AC power until replacements arrived. Problematic batteries made by Sony led to recall programs at other laptop computer companies as well, including Hitachi, Toshiba, Lenovo (IBM) and Apple.

Power supply issues

Most Dell laptop computers have a special external power supply (PSU) which cannot be replaced by a third-party universal supply. The PSU has what's called UniqueWare™ Add-Only Memory, known under type DS2501. It is a parasitic power circuit memory chip connected to the center identification pin in the plug, via a 2m long unshielded wire alongside the PSU cable. This chip produces a special signal using a 1 wire communication protocol known as "1-wire" in identifying the PSU as an original Dell PSU. This chip handles all the data needed to authenticate a charge. If a power supply not made by Dell is used, or the cable near the connector becomes damaged as is not infrequent after some use, the PSU stops charging the battery and the CPU runs slower, although the computer can be used indefinitely so long as it remains plugged in. If this problem is present at startup, the message "The AC power adapter type cannot be determined. Your system will operate slower and the battery will not charge" is displayed. This will continue until the external PSU is replaced. A few third-party suppliers make power supplies with specific provision for Dell computers at lower prices than Dell's. It is possible to work round the slowdown, but not the battery charging, by installing a CPU clock utility. On some models (the 9100 for instance), the problem can be worked around by starting the computer without a battery installed and fitting the battery after the computer has booted.

Another problem arises after much use with the motherboard power connector; flap-like metal parts which contact the outside of the plug lose their tension and fail to make contact so that power does not reach the computer. The "official" solution is to replace the connector on the motherboard, which requires partial dis-assembly of the computer and desoldering a part with several pins; many companies charge a considerable sum for the work involved. Various simple alternatives have been suggested; for example a thin "skin" of solder on the outside of the barrel of the connector on the PSU (with care not to overheat the connector's plastic parts; and this thickened connector should not be used with other, not faulty Dell laptops, as it will stretch the springs and damage or even overheat the plug and socket assembly, causing them to melt or bond permanently).

One other problem can happen with the wattage rating of the power supply. There are 2 Dell power supplies that were used for different Inspiron models which have the same plug assembly and voltage, a 65 watt supply model PA-6 and a 90 watt supply model PA-9. Some models (for example the Inspiron 1100) shipped with a PA-9. If a PA-6 (or equivalent aftermarket supply) is used in these models then the system might not boot at times. In such cases, it will light the battery light for a few seconds when the supply is plugged in. This can also happen if the power supply becomes marginal. Marginal supplies can show as supplying full voltage even if tested with a volt meter while the supply is plugged into the computer and an attempt is made to turn on the computer.

These problems are discussed in detail, and solutions and workarounds suggested, in a discussion on Tom's hardware site, and on The Laptop Junction site.

Hibernation sensor problem

A problem exists with the hibernation sensor located in some older laptops. Unlike many laptops that use a mechanical switch to detect when the lid is closed, in these systems the sensor is a magnetic reed switch that is located between the touchpad and the front edge of the laptop. There is a magnet that is located in the top lid above this switch, and when the lid is closed the magnet triggers the reed switch. If the magnet loses strength then the system will not go into suspend or hibernation if the lid is closed. The magnet strength can be checked by running a paper clip along the top edge of the screen. A worse problem happens if the reed switch fails. Sometimes the switches will fail in a closed position with the contacts sticking together. In that case the system will not switch on. There are several ways to check for this. First the laptop can be partially disassembled and the mouse assembly can be unplugged from the system board and the system switched on. If the system boots with the mouse unplugged then it is the switch. Another way to check for the problem is by running a magnet over the reed switch, there should be a faint click when the magnet triggers the switch. This does not require disassembly but the magnet must be in the correct position and be strong enough. Some people have modified the circuitry of the laptop by cutting the switch off of the assembly, with the downside being the system will no longer suspend if the lid is closed.

Vertical line LCD problem

Some 17" Inspiron 8600, 9200, 9300, 6000, 1750, and XPS Gen 2 notebook LCDs have a vertical line manufacturing defect. Symptoms range from individual lines to entire bars of the screen with inverted colors. Most problems showed after 2–4 years of usage.

Dell has been very reluctant to replace these panels after guarantee, although there was a direct link to the defective parts from their suppliers. Even warranty customers have had difficulty getting replacements, and replaced screens often develop the defect after a short time.

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