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    Top 10 Questions about the M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Rhodan, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. ChevyNovaLN

    ChevyNovaLN Notebook Consultant

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    :) Looks like they're trying to get people to not match up the part number so they don't blatently decide to return it due to being the samsung model thats talked about in many many forums.

    i'm sure there may be another reason, but thats what my conspiracy theory mind is telling me.
     
    ChevyNovaLN, Jun 3, 2008
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  2. Thuekr

    Thuekr Notebook Enthusiast

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    My theory is that it is plain statistics. Maybe Samsung promised them, that the next batches of Samsung screens will have a better quality and that is Dells way to run statistics on that 'promise'.
     
    Thuekr, Jun 3, 2008
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  3. Fountainhead

    Fountainhead Notebook Deity

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    I'll say this...I haven't seen the Samsung screens that caused all of the uproar, but the one I received last week (WSXGA+) looks fine...actually, really good. I approached it expecting it to be terrible and looked for reasons to hate it, but what can I tell you? Maybe they really are a better batch of Samsungs.
     
    Fountainhead, Jun 3, 2008
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  4. boxybrown

    boxybrown Newbie

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    I got 2 Samsung screens back in mid May and they were both really horrible. I finally got a unit with a WXGA+ LED and the screen is amazingly beautiful. I saw my friend's LG screen and it too was amazing. The Samsung is still dim, shadowy, and looks as if someone smudged their thumb all over the screen.
     
    boxybrown, Jun 7, 2008
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  5. raindog_mx

    raindog_mx Notebook Consultant

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    I had an Acer Travelmate 8202 and it had a Samsung 1680 x 1050 screen that was terribly grainy. I got it replaced after much hassle just to find out the new one was grainy as well. I reckoned if I ordered a lower resolution for my new Dell XPS M1530 I wouldn't have problems and so far the screen is looking great, it's an LG by the way, and I only miss the real state a bit.

    As a sidenote I had to apply the uneven base tip on the first post of the thread and it worked great. Thanks!
     
    raindog_mx, Jun 15, 2008
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  6. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Glad that worked for you. I did this on my first M1530 to make the base even.
     
    Rhodan, Jun 15, 2008
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  7. wantedryan

    wantedryan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my XPS 1530 a week ago, and have the hard disk sound problem. I think you should include this problem too. See this thread or this resolved thread.
    Thanks..
     
    wantedryan, Jun 19, 2008
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  8. wantedryan

    wantedryan Notebook Enthusiast

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    By the way, I got my monitor code LPLDF00 on wxga+ 1440 x 900. I think it is LG screen :)
     
    wantedryan, Jun 19, 2008
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  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    This thread is very helpful...I needed to find an answer to something for my 1530..so I came here.. ;) :)

    Thanks Rhodan! :D :D :cool:

    Oh and *bump* *bump* *bump* *bump* ;) :)
    WoOT!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 30, 2008
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  10. vinha916

    vinha916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how you know your screen is Sam or LG?
     
    vinha916, Aug 31, 2008
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  11. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    At the the bottom of question #1:


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    To find out which LCD panel is installed in your M1530 do the following:

    In Device Manager expand Monitors and double-click on Generic PnP Monitor. Click on the Details Tab and change the Property box to Hardware Ids.

    ++++++++++++++

    Then match your hardware ID with what's listed in Question #1
     
    Rhodan, Aug 31, 2008
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  12. bryan7487

    bryan7487 Newbie

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    I just had to return my 1530 due to a grainy screen. The model number was W656G (Samsung V2). I didn't see that model in the list by the OP but it might just be an updated P/N. Anyway I'm debating whether or not to order another one and hope for a good screen or just get a Sony or HP. It's a real pain to receive and return items as I am living on a college campus and Dell won't deal with PO boxes. Seems like Dell has serious quality control issues. Too bad since the 1530 is an otherwise decent machine.
     
    bryan7487, Aug 31, 2008
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  13. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    What resolution what is and how long ago?
     
    Rhodan, Aug 31, 2008
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  14. bryan7487

    bryan7487 Newbie

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    1280x800 and I ordered on 8/8/2008.
     
    bryan7487, Sep 1, 2008
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  15. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Thanks!

    I you can get the hardware ID and post it back I'll update the list with it.
     
    Rhodan, Sep 1, 2008
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  16. bryan7487

    bryan7487 Newbie

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    Sorry, the Device Manager would not display the Hardware ID. I had to enter my service tag on the website to view the system config. All it says is:
    W656G - LCD,15.4WXGA,TLF,SMSNG,V2
     
    bryan7487, Sep 1, 2008
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  17. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    No problem. I've added the new part number to the ist of LCDs. Eventually we'll get the hardware ID.

    Thanks
     
    Rhodan, Sep 1, 2008
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  18. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Thanks for keeping it updated! ;) :) This thread should be *stickied* ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 1, 2008
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  19. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Considering the M1530 is one of the most popular Dell laptop that would be a good idea. :) But I don't have any magic power to make that happen... ;)
     
    Rhodan, Sep 1, 2008
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  20. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yeps, that why I thought maybe...this is a resourceful thread...
    Hmmmm now to find someone with *magical* powers! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 1, 2008
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  21. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    I'm sure you must have a few in your rolodex... ;) :D
     
    Rhodan, Sep 1, 2008
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  22. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I just might, you never know! ;) :) :cool:
     
    Cin', Sep 1, 2008
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  23. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    This has been very helpful. Thanks everyone.
    One more thing: I would also like to know how to locate people who have magical powers.
     
    MTHall51, Sep 1, 2008
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  24. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Super WOOT....it got *stickied* ;) :) :) :yes:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 2, 2008
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  25. jcm4

    jcm4 Notebook Evangelist

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    Congrats on the sticky Rhodan!
     
    jcm4, Sep 2, 2008
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  26. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    This is great! Now it will *standout* and be of help to all peep's looking at purchasing, have one ordered, or current 1530 owners...with any questions, etc.. they might have ;) :) :cool:



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 2, 2008
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  27. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Thanks! :notworthy:

    Thank you, I'll I did is write a page long document. The hard work was done by Cin!
     
    Rhodan, Sep 2, 2008
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  28. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Awww thanks :eek: :eek: ;) :)...But, Rhodan...your the one that wrote the thread...so the Kudos, accolades, etc...need to go to YOU! ;) :)



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 2, 2008
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  29. ElevenBee

    ElevenBee Notebook Enthusiast

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    As this is not so much a technical issue I'm not sure if this is actually appropriate for this thread. However the issue of the m1530's not shipping with the XPS accesory kit (sleeve, ear buds, cd case, cleaning cloth etc) and the threads containing advice on how to get them are pretty numerous. perhaps if they were mentioned in this sticky there won't be so many popping up anymore.

    /2cents
     
    ElevenBee, Sep 2, 2008
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  30. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    That's a good idea! Where's Rhodan??? ;) :)

    Seriously I think it is worth it to bring the *topic* into here...like you said then there wouldn't be various threads on it ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 2, 2008
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  31. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Good idea! Working on it...

    Here I am.

    On another subject, I hope that by his weekend (pending delivery of the parts) I will be able make a major hardware upgrade on my M1530. If everything works well I will post the results on NBR.
     
    Rhodan, Sep 2, 2008
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  32. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    That's great...I think the info will be beneficial! ;) :)

    And, there you are!!!! *looks around* Yeps...your here. :D

    Can't wait to see the results when you do the hardward upgrade! I'm sure it will all be positive, no worries :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 2, 2008
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  33. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Question #18 has been added.
     
    Rhodan, Sep 3, 2008
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  34. jcm4

    jcm4 Notebook Evangelist

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    If it's a top 10 list, then why are there 18? :p
     
    jcm4, Sep 3, 2008
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  35. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Thank you! ;) :) as always, looks good :)


    Because it is ever expanding...with great information! :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 3, 2008
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  36. ChevyNovaLN

    ChevyNovaLN Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe I missed it, but what are the proposed upgrades? Your system looks pretty good. ?
     
    ChevyNovaLN, Sep 3, 2008
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  37. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    ;) Can't tell till it's tested. But if it works it will be quite something...
     
    Rhodan, Sep 3, 2008
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  38. ElevenBee

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    i got one more for you.

    another common m1530 topic is the ever so popular Nvidia GPU issue and what to do/has been done about it. Perhaps you could link to the dell official blog and dell's response to this problem as well as the NBR thread that polled the drivers that people are using. keep up the good work.
     
    ElevenBee, Sep 3, 2008
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  39. jcm4

    jcm4 Notebook Evangelist

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    Seconded. That would be a great resource.
     
    jcm4, Sep 3, 2008
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  40. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    I'll work on that one tomorrow. I had to get the 6GB upgrade thing done first... :D
     
    Rhodan, Sep 4, 2008
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  41. Cin'

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    Looking foward to reading this *add*. And, of course everything else!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 5, 2008
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  42. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    The NVIDIA GPU related question has been added.
     
    Rhodan, Sep 5, 2008
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  43. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Ooooh....As always, thanks Rhodan! ;) :)

    checking for it now.....

    ;)

    Cin!
     
    Cin', Sep 6, 2008
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  44. don813

    don813 Notebook Geek

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    i think u should include the HDD clicking noise and the main ways to fix it
     
    don813, Sep 6, 2008
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  45. JAV1563

    JAV1563 Notebook Consultant

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    no matter what brand or hard drive u get... its gonna freaking click in this system? !!!
     
    JAV1563, Sep 7, 2008
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  46. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Also the faulty nVidia issue is not specific to the M1530... there are a truck load of laptop models supposed to be affected with this faulty die packaging material..

    *thought I'll make this a bit clear just in case the newbies end up thinking the M1530 is coming with faulty cards* though the link' should clear it up... Anyways..
     
    fonduekid, Sep 7, 2008
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  47. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hi there Rhodan ;) :) :cool:

    What do you think about adding *thumbnail* pics of the screen res. options available on the 1530 together?

    I just thought maybe a good idea, since you see lots of posts from fellow peep's asking about the resolution, & size info/difference on the screens! ;) :)

    Also, that way if they are each *lined up*, peep's can see the difference in each one, and the *thumbnail* pics wouldn't take up much room, either! (They could just *click* on to expand) ;)

    Just a thought...from me! :eek: :D ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 8, 2008
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  48. machinecode

    machinecode Notebook Enthusiast

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    A quick question about the m1530 screen, i know you guys are mostly in the states but looking at www.dell.co.uk there doesnt seem to be an option to upgrade the lcd to led for the m1530 which really sucks and means europe are yet again getting the raw deal.

    Just says 15.4" Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife™ / 15.4" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife™ as the best options to choose. Am i wrong on this?

    I really wanted to get the led for additional battery usage and a better
    screen no doubt.

    Many thanks in advance
    Vanna
     
    machinecode, Sep 8, 2008
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  49. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    This screen is not bad either... its pretty good too and neat.
     
    fonduekid, Sep 8, 2008
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  50. MystiklMayhem

    MystiklMayhem Notebook Consultant

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    hey, i didnt get an LED screen but mine is beautiful, the colors are amazing, its very vivid and full of life. especially compared to my older dell, i love the screen i have.
     
    MystiklMayhem, Sep 8, 2008
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