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    How should i reinstall m1530 without resource cd

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Captfan, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. Captfan

    Captfan Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I got my m1530 weeks ago and I would like to reinstall the whole system, but I don't have the resource cd, and after checking the dell website with my service tag, there are 42 drivers listed there, do i really need to install them all?

    Thanks a lot.

    Fan
     
    Captfan, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    you match your hardware with the drivers you need..

    for example, u wont need all the drivers for network (they have different drivers for different wireless cards/mobile broadband in different country)
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 6, 2008
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    wasupdog Notebook Consultant

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    try calling dell to get a replacment resource cd, they will probably send it to you if you are under warranty.
     
    wasupdog, Aug 6, 2008
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    Entropic Notebook Guru

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    C -> Dell -> Drivers

    Make a copy of what you have on your computer already yourself.
     
    Entropic, Aug 6, 2008
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    Captfan Newbie

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    Thanks.

    But I can only find C-> Drivers, it seems that they already installed, not quite sure if I can used them when reinstalling.
     
    Captfan, Aug 7, 2008
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