Comprehensive Specifications
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... computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. 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.
... computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. 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.
Service Manual
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... an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the cable itself. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your warranty. Some cables have connectors with your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the...
... an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the cable itself. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your warranty. Some cables have connectors with your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the...
Service Manual
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... to the computer. 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide. Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Remove the new drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive...8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Failure to Contents Page Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Save the original packaging for...
... to the computer. 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide. Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Remove the new drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive...8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Failure to Contents Page Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Save the original packaging for...
Service Manual
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.... Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in damage to ensure correct insertion. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Follow the procedures in protective antistatic packaging. If you use excessive force, you...
.... Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in damage to ensure correct insertion. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Follow the procedures in protective antistatic packaging. If you use excessive force, you...
Service Manual
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...see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see Replacing the Battery... the system board, and realign the card. 3. Back to ensure correct insertion. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. CAUTION: The connectors are installing a video accelerator card from ...
...see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see Replacing the Battery... the system board, and realign the card. 3. Back to ensure correct insertion. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. CAUTION: The connectors are installing a video accelerator card from ...
Setup Guide
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The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu documentation that you... computer, it is preconfigured with your computer 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 shipped with the operating system you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Ubuntu...
The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu documentation that you... computer, it is preconfigured with your computer 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 shipped with the operating system you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Ubuntu...
Setup Guide
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...® 7 1. See the software documentation 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 your computer through the Start menu.... hardware requirements needed to run on Windows XP. 3. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1. If you have other software problems - • Back ...
...® 7 1. See the software documentation 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 your computer through the Start menu.... hardware requirements needed to run on Windows XP. 3. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1. If you have other software problems - • Back ...
Setup Guide
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... enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays...
... enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays...
Setup Guide
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This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; ... memory issues, press , otherwise press . then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code and a description...continue? (Recommended)." c. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to continue. d. NOTE: If you want to start running the tests. ...
This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; ... memory issues, press , otherwise press . then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code and a description...continue? (Recommended)." c. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to continue. d. NOTE: If you want to start running the tests. ...
Setup Guide
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...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage ...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. The Service...
...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage ...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. The Service...
Setup Guide
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...and a description of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 8. 7. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 64). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Write down the error code and problem description and contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen. Using Support Tools 49 To exit the...
...and a description of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 8. 7. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 64). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Write down the error code and problem description and contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen. Using Support Tools 49 To exit the...
Setup Guide
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.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on ... and click Next. 5. Turn on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to restore your computer...
.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on ... and click Next. 5. Turn on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to restore your computer...
Setup Guide
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... to complete. Double-click System. 3. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the computer. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Right-click the device for which the new...
... to complete. Double-click System. 3. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the computer. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Right-click the device for which the new...
Setup Guide
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...system to load any external storage device for which you ordered your computer. 54 To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer, or whether you need the following: NOTE: Your computer...optical drive. Depending on page 50. Use an external optical drive or any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. Click Start . 2. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
...system to load any external storage device for which you ordered your computer. 54 To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer, or whether you need the following: NOTE: Your computer...optical drive. Depending on page 50. Use an external optical drive or any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. Click Start . 2. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
Setup Guide
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...; desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from...
...; desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from...
Setup Guide
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... return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 66 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more ...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...
... return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 66 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more ...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...
Setup Guide
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.../Express Service Code - To launch the Dell Support Center, click the bar icon in the task support.dell.com 67 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 computer the Dell Support Center. Finding...
.../Express Service Code - To launch the Dell Support Center, click the bar icon in the task support.dell.com 67 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 computer the Dell Support Center. Finding...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading 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 module capacities Memory configurations possible ...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading 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 module capacities Memory configurations possible ...
Setup Guide
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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