Comprehensive Specifications
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...;single core 512 KB 533 MHz and 667 MHz Intel NM10 Express Chipset 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 2 MB 32 bits 32 bits Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
...;single core 512 KB 533 MHz and 667 MHz Intel NM10 Express Chipset 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 2 MB 32 bits 32 bits Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
Service Manual
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... install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the...
... install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the...
Service Manual
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...drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the four screws that ... hard drive. 3. Remove the four screws that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Back to the computer base. 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer). Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the screw that ...
...drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the four screws that ... hard drive. 3. Remove the four screws that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Back to the computer base. 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer). Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the screw that ...
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... provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 8. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. If you use excessive force, you must install the...
... provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 8. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. If you use excessive force, you must install the...
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... Guide. Press the other than Dell, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Replace the palm rest assembly... CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Back to slide the card into place. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard)....
... Guide. Press the other than Dell, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Replace the palm rest assembly... CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Back to slide the card into place. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard)....
Setup Guide
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... you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you 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. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for your computer ...
... you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you 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. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for your computer ...
Setup Guide
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... your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows and press . 3. Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard. Follow the instructions on the... then reinstall the program. --Write down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to run the software. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1.
... your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows and press . 3. Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard. Follow the instructions on the... then reinstall the program. --Write down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to run the software. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1.
Setup Guide
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...with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Press during POST (Power On Self...system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 64). 1. NOTE: If your computer. Ensure that the device that is optional ...
...with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Press during POST (Power On Self...system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 64). 1. NOTE: If your computer. Ensure that the device that is optional ...
Setup Guide
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... description of the problem will appear on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you want to run. 5. If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any key to start running the tests. If PSA is displayed:... your hard drive and to go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 64). 47 b. The Choose An Option window appears. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you want to the Choose An Option window. 4. Do ...
... description of the problem will appear on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you want to run. 5. If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any key to start running the tests. If PSA is displayed:... your hard drive and to go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 64). 47 b. The Choose An Option window appears. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you want to the Choose An Option window. 4. Do ...
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... Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press ... drive or any external storage device for your computer and try again. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too... the boot sequence for one time only. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive.
... Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press ... drive or any external storage device for your computer and try again. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too... the boot sequence for one time only. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive.
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...helps you identify your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit.... 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for your 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). 7. If you contact...
...helps you identify your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit.... 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for your 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). 7. If you contact...
Setup Guide
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...documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as the last method to wait until you purchased the computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up the data before using this option. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you..., back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you...
...documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as the last method to wait until you purchased the computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up the data before using this option. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you..., back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you...
Setup Guide
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..., you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message ... not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. Click Next. The restore process...
..., you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message ... not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. Click Next. The restore process...
Setup Guide
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...the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, ...for which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before you need ...
...the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, ...for which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before you need ...
Setup Guide
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... to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open programs. 2. On the next start-up, the computer boots according... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 55 Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-...
... to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open programs. 2. On the next start-up, the computer boots according... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 55 Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-...
Setup Guide
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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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... users See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics... locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases find ...
... users See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics... locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases find ...
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...your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory... 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. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed ...
...your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory... 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. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed ...
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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