how do i find out what temperature my inspirion 1501 is running at???

Hi

Download System Information for Windows from here

www.gtopala.com

it will tell you the CPU temps and the hard drive temps

if the drive has the sensors built in .

SIW will give you all kinds of information about your 1501

hardware and the software it has .

And it free for personal use . 

Good Luck

Download I8kfangui (free). This program will monitor temps in most Dell laptops. In addition, if you are not satisified with the Dell fan/temperature profile, you can roll your own with this program.