Hi, To get the BIOS password removed you would need to contact Dell's Tech Support.  We can't do that here on the forums.  You will need to contact them (probably by phone) and be able to verify ownership of that system in order for them to reset the password.  They'll ask you things like the name and shipping address the system was originally sent to, the name of the owner (in our records), etc. If you do know that information you can go to the U.S. Change of Ownership form online (there is a link to the international one on that page if needed) and have the system re-registered in your name, in our system.  If you don't have that information you'll need to contact the original owner to get it, or call our Tech Support group and they'll be able to give you a better idea of what they need. Resetting / flashing the BIOS will enable that system to "see" the card if it currently isn't (and as long as the card works).   That should allow drivers, etc., to be installed, which theoretically should allow you to get out to the internet with the wireless connection. Todd
Hey! So, I have recently dug out my old laptop, a Dell Inspiron 1525. When I booted it up, it made a hideous and basically never ending sequence of beeps. Then it finally booted on. The battery says "Plugged in, not charging" And when unplugged the computer will turn off. The wireless doesn't work. I've tried the switch on the side, and I've tried installing drivers from the Drivers disk, and a USB with updated drivers I got from Dell. The wireless does not work at all. I re-installed Windows Vista 32 bit. (The default OS) and still no luck.  Any thoughts? Things I should try? Thanks. :)
Dell Inspiron 1525 Wireless and Battery Problems