Need some info on Dell Inspiron 6000
Also, where can I get a cheap replacement battery for the laptop. Dell wants $150 for one, but that is way too expensive.
Thanks!
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Two ways:
Use a DELL restore CD.
There is NO crapware here, all this is is WINDOWS XP (whatever version) that auto activates when it sees a DELL Motherboard. Yes, this will work on ANY Dell motherboard. The crapware is with the other cds you get with the set. I've got four sets, and all sets have the same XP cd (ok, one is pro, other is home)... Most restore CDs are either SP1a or SP2, as Vista was live when SP3 came out. If you can find a Sp3 restore cd, thats ideal.
OR use a Windows Home Edition OEM disc. This would be the ideal CD to useif you don't have a Dell restore cd.. If you cannot find a OEM CD, a Windows XP install CD would work, but if its a retail copy, the numbers on the COA sticker won't work with it. Upgrade copy will also work, but you have to have a retail version of 98/me/2k etc..
FOR BOTH solutions:
While windows is installing, use another computer and visit Dell.com and find the drivers for ethernet or wifi card for the Dell Inspiron 6000 series. This link should work: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_6000&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=
Also grab the Service packs from Microsoft.
Put them on a flash drive or CD. After windows installs, update the drivers on the laptop so it can connect to the internet. If you used the OEM solution, let windows activate. The DELL version is automatica and requires no activation.
Install the service packs up to SP3. Visit Windows Update via the Start menu.
Let windows update.. Click on Custom update. Update ALL the hardware drivers.
Thats it, you now have a working updated laptop.
As for battery: Thats an older model, batteries can be found on the net for $40 or so.. http://www.google.com/products?q=dell+inspiron+6000+battery&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=UlZaSuDDMpCKNsyPqUM&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4
I'd probably get one off ebay. Don't waste your money buying direct from Dell, this stuff is easy to find on the secondary market...
Please let me know if you have any other questions or problems with that solution.
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Also, If you are using a generic Windows XP disk, it might not accept your dells XP product key so it might not install.
The Dell Restore disks I've got, don't have any of the crapware that was on the original install.
However I've seen that if you restore from the recovery partion (On some systems) then the crapware is part of the restore.
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Reviews at http://www.dell-laptop-batteries-adapter.co.uk/dell-inspiron-6000.html
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I'm not concerned with the version of Windows I am running. I have no problem with XP and the difference between Pro and Home is mostly behind the scenes. I do not need a professional PC repairman. I can fix my computers myself. I just want to decide wheather to use Dell's disc or one from Microsoft, as right now I don't have either.
Oh sorry then i would use dell disk .
Just wondering- How'd you get it for FREE?
thats free with no shipping/handling right?
UPDATE: I got the discs in the mail. The OS disc is blue, and contains Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2, and nothing else. Utilities and software shipped on separate discs. Everything was free, I paid nothing, not tax or shipping. I'm very pleased with how this turned out.
I don't think so, it doesn't cost much to mail a disc(s). I think that they are just doing this out of the goodness of their hearts. (Yes, I realize that this sounds very fishy.)
if they send you that disc in the picture (standard disc in Dell XP cd packages) it will be just XP. No crapware.
However, its the phrase 'they will even update the drivers for me' that has me concerned. All the Dell machines I have bought have had this CD in set (diff colors for home or pro).
One note: Its when you put those "dell utilities' on the machine you start adding crapware. I've never seen a "utility' program from a manufacturer that was decent and not spammy.. The easiest way to install the drivers is directly via windows update - custom- hardware..
I sent you a PM about that disc btw but Yes, if they're going to send it to you for free, then take the chance. My guess is you'll get more than one cd, prob 4 or 5 with all sorts of stuff, then just install what you need..
here's a NEW 6 cell battery for $50:
http://www.amacomputerstore.com/servlet/the-14618/New-Battery-for-Dell/Detail
OK, thanks, I'll order the disc and let you know what I get. Thanks for the battery post too.
I don't have Dell's disc, but the website says I can order one free of charge. (It looks like they even update the drivers for me). So you are saying that if I do this, it won't come with any pre-installed software other than drivers and Dell utilities. That means No Google Toolbar, no 30 day Antivirus Trial, ect. If so, then that's what I'll do.
As for the battery, I'm not sure I want a used one, because a used one might not have much of a lifespan left. Do you know of anyplace I can get a new one cheap? Thanks!