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    Just recieved my 1530, few questions

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by zee_cat, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. zee_cat

    zee_cat Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just received my m1530 and i'm loving it! i've started decrapifying it as well as the tweaks and its going well. Unfortunately, i didn't get the earbuds and cd case so im gonna call later and try to get a gift card.
    I have a question about the dell wireless remote, is there some secret compartment or something where you can put it when your traveling with the laptop, or do you have to carry it in your pocket wherever you go?
    Also, is there a list of updated drivers that i can install for video card, network card etc?
    Should i get rid of dell support center, or will i actually need it?
     
    zee_cat, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. dt_

    dt_ Notebook Guru

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    The wireless remote fits in the expressCard slot on the right side of the laptop. The laptop ships with a plastic thing that fits into the slot so it isn't empty, but if you push it in, it clicks and sticks out so you can pull it out. Then you can fit the remote in there :)

    I have a question of my own for you.. what kind of LCD did you get? You can find the model number by going to Device Manager -> Monitors -> Generic PnP Monitor -> Properties -> Details -> ByHardwareIDs (or something like that) ..
     
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    zee_cat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Woot, it fits in (of course)
    there is no ByHardwareIDs but there is Hardware IDs, for that it says "Monitor/CMO/1555"
    anyone know how to check the brand of the monitor? i knew at one point...
     
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    ALP3489 Notebook Geek

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    about the express card slot...

    there is one on the right for the remote, is there a slot on the left side as well?
     
    ALP3489, Aug 14, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    nope..... the space on the left side is taken up by the hard drive
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 14, 2008
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey, congrat's on your 1530! ;) :) Welcome to the 1530 family...

    You will like using the *remote* ;) :) and as PW said^^^said it's on right side only :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 14, 2008
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    zee_cat Notebook Enthusiast

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    yup, i got the remote to fit in the right side.
    As for the other question: is there a list of updated drivers that i can install for video card, network card etc?
     
    zee_cat, Aug 14, 2008
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    I would recommend to stick with the ones from Dell for a while... thought for video card you may want to check out the ones available in M1330 drivers n downloads page.. you may want to check out this thread though for the video card >> http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=278394

    As for other drivers, one way if browse through the makers website and see if they'd got new ones.. I got couple of them from sigmatel n marvell yukon some time back.. though i dont see any big difference to the ones shipped with the system.
     
    fonduekid, Aug 14, 2008
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