Dell Inspiron 7500
Case Model: PPI
The Inspiron 7500 is a large desktop replacement laptop that was released in September 1999. These were made for Dell by Compal.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Unknown - Intel Mobile Pentium III @400, 450, 500, 600, 650, 700, or 750MHz - Intel Celeron @433, 466, or 500MHz |
| Chipset | Intel 440BX |
| RAM | Type: SDRAM, 2 slots Standard: Unknown Maximum: 512MB |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE Uses proprietary adapter?: Yes Standard: 4.8, 6, 10, 20, or 30GB |
| Display Options | - 15.0" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 15.0" TFT LCD @1400x1050 - 15.4" TFT LCD @1280x1024 |
| Graphics Chipset | ATI Rage Mobility-P VRAM: 4 or 8MB |
| Audio | ESS Maestro-2E |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion (74 or 79 Wh) |
| CMOS Battery | Unknown |
| Power Supply | Latitude C-Series 3-pin - Dell PA-2, PA-6, or PA-9 |
| Disk Drives | 3 Spindle - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - Optical Drive |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots - TI PCI1225 Controller |
| Networking | Modem |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x USB 1.x - 1x S-Video Out - 1x Line In - 1x Mic In - 1x Line Out |
| BIOS | Phoenix |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad |
Common Faults & Maintenance
Brittle Plastic
The plastic on the 7500 is very brittle with age, and this combined with a poor hinge mounting design causes the display plastics to stress crack around the hinges. Reinforcement with epoxy will be required to keep the hinges working.
Resources
 Drivers |
 System Reference Manual |
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