Comprehensive Specifications
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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 Start → Help ...
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 Start → Help ...
Service Manual
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...; CAUTION: When you disconnect the cable. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the system board. 6. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. 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...
...; CAUTION: When you disconnect the cable. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the system board. 6. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. 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...
Service Manual
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... "Restoring Your Operating System" in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the screw that secure the hard...
... "Restoring Your Operating System" in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the screw that secure the hard...
Service Manual
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...computer. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from its packaging. Press the other than Dell, you are keyed to do so may damage the connector. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into place. Connectors on the computer, replace all screws and...Failure to ensure correct insertion. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see Replacing ...
...computer. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from its packaging. Press the other than Dell, you are keyed to do so may damage the connector. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into place. Connectors on the computer, replace all screws and...Failure to ensure correct insertion. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see Replacing ...
Service Manual
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... utilities for your computer, as required. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. ...Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Failure to do so may damage the connector. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you use excessive force, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the computer, replace all screws ...
... utilities for your computer, as required. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. ...Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Failure to do so may damage the connector. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you use excessive force, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the computer, replace all screws ...
Setup Guide
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CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and... specific information. 9 NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer unusable and you will take some time ...
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and... specific information. 9 NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer unusable and you will take some time ...
Setup Guide
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...Problems Windows® XP 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. See the software documentation for troubleshooting 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. In the search ... a Problem click Getting older programs to run on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Click Start . 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus...
...Problems Windows® XP 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. See the software documentation for troubleshooting 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. In the search ... a Problem click Getting older programs to run on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Click Start . 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus...
Setup Guide
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... to an electrical outlet that you contact Dell for technical assistance. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic ...the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer. 46 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (...
... to an electrical outlet that you contact Dell for technical assistance. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic ...the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer. 46 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (...
Setup Guide
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... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive and to go to continue." The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. ... error code and a description of the problem will take about 30 minutes or more. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; This will appear on page 64). 47 d. b. e. Do you want to run the remaining memory ...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive and to go to continue." The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. ... error code and a description of the problem will take about 30 minutes or more. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; This will appear on page 64). 47 d. b. e. Do you want to run the remaining memory ...
Setup Guide
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... specified in the system setup program. 3. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 48 Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for... only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restart the computer, click Exit. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the tests are complete, close the test screen ...
... specified in the system setup program. 3. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 48 Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for... only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restart the computer, click Exit. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the tests are complete, close the test screen ...
Setup Guide
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Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 64). 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to ... the computer, click Exit. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. If you contact Dell. 8. Using Support Tools 49 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code ...
Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 64). 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to ... the computer, click Exit. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. If you contact Dell. 8. Using Support Tools 49 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code ...
Setup Guide
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...Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then, restart your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and... try again. 2. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
...Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then, restart your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and... try again. 2. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
Setup Guide
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... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the...
... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the...
Setup Guide
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...-click the device for 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, then use System Restore...
...-click the device for 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, then use System Restore...
Setup Guide
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... 7. On the next start-up, the computer boots according 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. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in...Boot from CD-ROM. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open programs. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too...
... 7. On the next start-up, the computer boots according 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. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in...Boot from CD-ROM. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open programs. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too...
Setup Guide
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... policies before working inside your warranty. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking,...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 INSPIRON...
... policies before working inside your warranty. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking,...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 INSPIRON...
Setup Guide
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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 computer the Dell Support Center. only), Safety instructions...
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. only), Safety instructions...
Setup Guide
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... that you may vary by region. 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 Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express...
... that you may vary by region. 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 Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express...
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