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...keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the cable itself. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the cable itself. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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... that secure the hard drive to the computer base. 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that ...drive in Before You Begin. 2. Use the pull-tab to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. Follow the procedures in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (... "Restoring Your Operating System" in the computer base. 6. Back to the computer. 10.
... that secure the hard drive to the computer base. 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that ...drive in Before You Begin. 2. Use the pull-tab to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. Follow the procedures in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (... "Restoring Your Operating System" in the computer base. 6. Back to the computer. 10.
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... feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. 3. Press the other than Dell, you are installing. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). ... utilities. Remove the new Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into place. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your computer, as required. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 10. For more information, see Replacing the Palm Rest...
... feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. 3. Press the other than Dell, you are installing. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). ... utilities. Remove the new Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into place. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your computer, as required. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 10. For more information, see Replacing the Palm Rest...
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... utilities for your computer, as required. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. For more information, see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. CAUTION: ... to do so may damage the connector. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. If you use excessive force, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. CAUTION: The connectors are installing a video accelerator card from a source other end of the video accelerator card down into the slot on...
... utilities for your computer, as required. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. For more information, see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. CAUTION: ... to do so may damage the connector. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. If you use excessive force, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. CAUTION: The connectors are installing a video accelerator card from a source other end of the video accelerator card down into the slot on...
Inspiron Mini 1012 Setup Guide
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... connection. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Ubuntu® To set up Ubuntu for more operating system specific ...To set up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer for the first...
... connection. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Ubuntu® To set up Ubuntu for more operating system specific ...To set up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer for the first...
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...8226; Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --Write down any open files or programs and shut down ... of Windows and press . 3. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1. Follow the instructions on the screen.
...8226; Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --Write down any open files or programs and shut down ... of Windows and press . 3. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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... optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Turn on page 41 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to enter...
... optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Turn on page 41 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to enter...
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... problems have been found , run . 5. c. e. NOTE: If you want to run the remaining memory tests? This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. d. Do you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code and a description...)." Select the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The Choose An Option window appears. If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Using Support Tools...
... problems have been found , run . 5. c. e. NOTE: If you want to run the remaining memory tests? This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. d. Do you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code and a description...)." Select the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The Choose An Option window appears. If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Using Support Tools...
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then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that involve discs. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... specified in the system setup program. 3. Select the test you want to wait until you contact Dell. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and...
then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that involve discs. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... specified in the system setup program. 3. Select the test you want to wait until you contact Dell. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and...
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...test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 64). When the tests are complete, close the... test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 10. If you contact Dell. 8. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Service Tag for your screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. Using Support Tools 49 7.
...test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 64). When the tests are complete, close the... test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 10. If you contact Dell. 8. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Service Tag for your screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. Using Support Tools 49 7.
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If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. To access the recovery options,... 2. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Turn on . Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the...
If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. To access the recovery options,... 2. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Turn on . Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the...
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Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that ...the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears...
Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that ...the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears...
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... internal optical drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is installed, and click Properties. 5. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Windows 7 1. Click Properties→ Device Manager...
... internal optical drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is installed, and click Properties. 5. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Windows 7 1. Click Properties→ Device Manager...
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... Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Click... Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next...
... Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Click... Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next...
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...part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, ...opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 66 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information ...
...part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, ...opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 66 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information ...
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You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions ...locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : find your Service tag/Express Service Code - To launch the Dell Support Center,...
You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions ...locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : find your Service tag/Express Service Code - To launch the Dell Support Center,...
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory configurations possible Memory type one user accessible SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM (runs at support.dell....com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at 667 MHz) 68 INSPIRON Basic Specifications ...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory configurations possible Memory type one user accessible SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM (runs at support.dell....com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at 667 MHz) 68 INSPIRON Basic Specifications ...
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Index Diagnostic Checklist 63 drivers and downloads 67 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 33 F finding more information 66 FTP login, anonymous 58 H hardware problems diagnosing 45 76 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 40 N network connection fixing 38
Index Diagnostic Checklist 63 drivers and downloads 67 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 33 F finding more information 66 FTP login, anonymous 58 H hardware problems diagnosing 45 76 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 40 N network connection fixing 38
Inspiron Mini 1012 Comprehensive Specifications
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... Chipset 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 2 MB 32 bits 32 bits NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click...
... Chipset 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 2 MB 32 bits 32 bits NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click...