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... light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads or writes data. 3 Battery status light - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Connects to indicate the...
... light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads or writes data. 3 Battery status light - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Connects to indicate the...
Setup Guide
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... or a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... or a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
Setup Guide
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... system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of file. •...
... system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of file. •...
Setup Guide
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... this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals). 49 Keyboard failure or loose cable. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Using Support Tools System Messages If your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Replace the battery (see the Service...
... this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals). 49 Keyboard failure or loose cable. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Using Support Tools System Messages If your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Replace the battery (see the Service...
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... available on page 71). 50 Dell recommends that you back up your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure. USB over current error - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no...
... available on page 71). 50 Dell recommends that you back up your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure. USB over current error - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no...
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...the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to... resolve the incompatibility. To start the search. 3. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the ...
...the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to... resolve the incompatibility. To start the search. 3. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you can use the ...
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...until you see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: If you see ..."Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical...
...until you see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: If you see ..."Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical...
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...error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 7. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). Press any ...key to go to continue." Select the test you contact Dell. 6. c. Press any key to the Choose An Option window....
...error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 7. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). Press any ...key to go to continue." Select the test you contact Dell. 6. c. Press any key to the Choose An Option window....
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure ...backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc ...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure ...backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc ...
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...to: • Backup and restore your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data... files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
...to: • Backup and restore your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data... files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
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... preserving the data files on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. then, shut down your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 61 You can use of recovery options that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
... preserving the data files on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. then, shut down your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 61 You can use of recovery options that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
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...system logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the computer... Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
...system logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the computer... Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
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Click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 63 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete.... five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The...
Click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 63 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete.... five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The...
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INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See the Dell Technology Guide available on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 4. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. 64 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page ...for information and procedures that the support staff can assist you can complete the following steps to the problem your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and ...
INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See the Dell Technology Guide available on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 4. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. 64 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page ...for information and procedures that the support staff can assist you can complete the following steps to the problem your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and ...
Setup Guide
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... tests that may be returned in the product. You are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of the box. lost removable media that you have run and any of your confidential...
... tests that may be returned in the product. You are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of the box. lost removable media that you have run and any of your confidential...
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...INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive... reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In ...
...INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive... reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In ...
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...% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 80 measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 30 G for each axis 10 times shock Non-operaing 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to... a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-operating 1.30 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 3-ms half-sine pulse;
...% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 80 measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 30 G for each axis 10 times shock Non-operaing 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to... a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-operating 1.30 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 3-ms half-sine pulse;
Service Guide
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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical Drive Wireless Mini-Card Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink ... loss of your computer. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; A01 Regulatory model: P07F series Regulatory type: P07F001; ...
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical Drive Wireless Mini-Card Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink ... loss of your computer. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; A01 Regulatory model: P07F series Regulatory type: P07F001; ...
Service Guide
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.... Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal...
.... Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal...
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... Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Install the operating system for ... computer, as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. drive to the base of the computer. 5. Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard...
... Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Install the operating system for ... computer, as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. drive to the base of the computer. 5. Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard...