Setup Guide
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...operating system. Ubuntu® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: ... of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at support...
...operating system. Ubuntu® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: ... of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at support...
Setup Guide
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...Center. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia control key. To use the multimedia controls, press the required multimedia key. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Multimedia Key First - Function Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated multimedia action. ...Key First option is the default setting. Windows Mobility Center 1. Press the < > keys to perform the associated function. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. This is active only in ...
...Center. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia control key. To use the multimedia controls, press the required multimedia key. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Multimedia Key First - Function Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated multimedia action. ...Key First option is the default setting. Windows Mobility Center 1. Press the < > keys to perform the associated function. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. This is active only in ...
Setup Guide
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... occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: ...failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 41 Three Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47...
... occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: ...failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 41 Three Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47...
Setup Guide
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... works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard... drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 To start the search. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system ...
... works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard... drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 To start the search. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system ...
Service Guide
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...Dell under license; 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 Processor Module Display Camera Module System Board Flashing the BIOS...Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. P07F003 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their...
...Dell under license; 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 Processor Module Display Camera Module System Board Flashing the BIOS...Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. P07F003 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their...
Service Guide
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...read the safety information that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when... guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions ...
...read the safety information that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when... guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions ...
Service Guide
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...Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is available or when replacing the system board. b. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Enter a Service Tag.... the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click BIOS. 5. The file downloads to your computer's Service Tag: a. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on your desktop....
...Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is available or when replacing the system board. b. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Enter a Service Tag.... the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click BIOS. 5. The file downloads to your computer's Service Tag: a. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on your desktop....
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...as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instructions in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory ...the computer. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Processor Module). 12. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION...
...as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instructions in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory ...the computer. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Processor Module). 12. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION...
Service Guide
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... the palm rest (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 6. Failure to do so may result in the BIOS). Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Follow the instructions in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 17. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Bluetooth Module). 9. Replace the Bluetooth...
... the palm rest (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 6. Failure to do so may result in the BIOS). Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Follow the instructions in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 17. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Bluetooth Module). 9. Replace the Bluetooth...
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Turn on the computer. 3. Navigate to enter the system setup program. 4. Entering the Service Tag in and that the AC adapter is plugged in the BIOS 1. Press during POST to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Back to Contents Page Ensure that the main battery is installed properly. 2.
Turn on the computer. 3. Navigate to enter the system setup program. 4. Entering the Service Tag in and that the AC adapter is plugged in the BIOS 1. Press during POST to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Back to Contents Page Ensure that the main battery is installed properly. 2.