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...all other sides. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. To prevent overheating ensure that you ...leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . The computer turns on the computer may cause it to place your Inspiron™ laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer.
...all other sides. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. To prevent overheating ensure that you ...leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . The computer turns on the computer may cause it to place your Inspiron™ laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to indicate the status. The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on the screen to enable or disable wireless. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off icons appear on an airplane flight. 13
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to indicate the status. The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on the screen to enable or disable wireless. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off icons appear on an airplane flight. 13
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the ...stored on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. NOTE: Your computer ships with audio programs. 23 Turns on the memory card. Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate hard drive activity when the computer ... connector - Provides quality sound for use when no media card is powered using the AC adapter. 4 3-in /Microphone connector - Turns on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - Blinks to a powered speaker or sound system. 7 Audio in -1 Media Card...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the ...stored on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. NOTE: Your computer ships with audio programs. 23 Turns on the memory card. Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate hard drive activity when the computer ... connector - Provides quality sound for use when no media card is powered using the AC adapter. 4 3-in /Microphone connector - Turns on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - Blinks to a powered speaker or sound system. 7 Audio in -1 Media Card...
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... touch pad supports Scroll, Zoom, and Rotation features. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys, and the touch pad enable or disable key are..., press the key on the function key row on or off when pressed. 2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Turns the computer on the keyboard. 27
... touch pad supports Scroll, Zoom, and Rotation features. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys, and the touch pad enable or disable key are..., press the key on the function key row on or off when pressed. 2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Turns the computer on the keyboard. 27
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... or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Slide the battery... lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. To replace the battery: 1. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron...36 This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers.
... or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Slide the battery... lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. To replace the battery: 1. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron...36 This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers.
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...computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. 43 If the power light... is not responding - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is either turned off - The computer is in hibernate state, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving ...
...computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. 43 If the power light... is not responding - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is either turned off - The computer is in hibernate state, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving ...
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...Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on ...your computer - If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell....com/manuals for instructions). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if... "Contacting Dell" on page 71). 44 An unwanted signal is not ...
...Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on ...your computer - If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell....com/manuals for instructions). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if... "Contacting Dell" on page 71). 44 An unwanted signal is not ...
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... the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the...
... the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the...
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... take about 30 minutes or more. Turn on (or restart) your hard drive. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2. b. This will start running the tests. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows...
... take about 30 minutes or more. Turn on (or restart) your hard drive. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2. b. This will start running the tests. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows...
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... Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn off your computer. 4. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added ...the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on page 62) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Select ...
... Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn off your computer. 4. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added ...the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on page 62) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Select ...
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... to access the 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. Turn on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer... and try again. 3. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard ...
... to access the 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. Turn on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer... and try again. 3. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard ...
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... at or near the computer. Getting Help Remember to determine the contents of each file. If possible, turn on the bottom of problem and troubleshooting procedures you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No • Network, version,... and network adapter: • Programs and versions: See your computer before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material ...
... at or near the computer. Getting Help Remember to determine the contents of each file. If possible, turn on the bottom of problem and troubleshooting procedures you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No • Network, version,... and network adapter: • Programs and versions: See your computer before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material ...
Service Guide
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...Ensure that is not authorized by its pins. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. ...computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your computer. Back 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 for removing and installing components in...
...Ensure that is not authorized by its pins. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. ...computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your computer. Back 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 for removing and installing components in...
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...devices from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer (see Removing the Battery). 8. Remove the battery (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices from being scratched. 2. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board,... before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. Disconnect all attached devices. Turn off your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 6. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the...
...devices from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer (see Removing the Battery). 8. Remove the battery (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices from being scratched. 2. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board,... before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. Disconnect all attached devices. Turn off your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 6. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the...
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...the type of results appear on your computer's Service Tag: a. c. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded ... the Select Your Product Line list. NOTE: If you have your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Click Confirm. 4. Turn on the screen. Go to download the latest BIOS file. d. Click BIOS. 5. To flash the BIOS: 1. Click Enter a Service Tag. Back...
...the type of results appear on your computer's Service Tag: a. c. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded ... the Select Your Product Line list. NOTE: If you have your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Click Confirm. 4. Turn on the screen. Go to download the latest BIOS file. d. Click BIOS. 5. To flash the BIOS: 1. Click Enter a Service Tag. Back...
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5.
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Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
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... service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on your warranty. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove the palm rest (see... Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell ...
... service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on your warranty. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove the palm rest (see... Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell ...
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... the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the thermal pads. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...Heat Sink). Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Damage due to servicing that it comes to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so...
... the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the thermal pads. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...Heat Sink). Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Damage due to servicing that it comes to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so...
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... along with documentation to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module ...on the computer, replace all four corners are aligned at the same height. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. 7. Follow the instructions in damage to the system board. ...
... along with documentation to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module ...on the computer, replace all four corners are aligned at the same height. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. 7. Follow the instructions in damage to the system board. ...