I think all Dell Inspiron 1525 have same problem. I have one, same problem. Quit when Warranty expired, almost same day. I Need to replace motherboard, as they run charge system through that somehow, I think so they can sell more computers. Motherboard costs $500 to replace. Others doing that only last 6 months? Check out other forums. Lots here on web. Everyone is pissed at Dell. Me too. These things are garbage.
Kobe, January 2010