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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
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...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode if you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you restart your ... in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that starts your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in a limited state.
...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode if you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you restart your ... in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that starts your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in a limited state.
Dell Technology Guide
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... remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC...
... remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC...
Dell Technology Guide
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... times it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents incremental degradation. Checking the Health of the...
... times it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents incremental degradation. Checking the Health of the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. The computer failed to help identify the problem. C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R ... status of certain features. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. CPU fan failure. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about...
... message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. The computer failed to help identify the problem. C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R ... status of certain features. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. CPU fan failure. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about...
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... Software Problems" on page 287. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard...
... Software Problems" on page 287. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard...
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...) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE...
...) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE...
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...ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING ...THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on ...
...ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING ...THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on ...
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...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time ...or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES ...
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time ...or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES ...
Setup Guide
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... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status... Lights and Indicators 30 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery...
... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status... Lights and Indicators 30 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery...
Setup Guide
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...a service technician to fix the computer. Turn on page 42). 5. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot if you are using an EVDO card to access the...be within the network of your computer. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you have purchased a Mobile Broadband card. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Doing so may render your computer. 2....
...a service technician to fix the computer. Turn on page 42). 5. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot if you are using an EVDO card to access the...be within the network of your computer. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you have purchased a Mobile Broadband card. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Doing so may render your computer. 2....
Setup Guide
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...battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 42 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell... AC adapter). Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures...
...battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 42 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell... AC adapter). Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures...
Setup Guide
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... Messages If your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76 for assistance. CPU fan has failed. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Previous attempts at booting this...
... Messages If your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76 for assistance. CPU fan has failed. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Previous attempts at booting this...
Service Manual
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... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Tighten the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer...
... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Tighten the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer...
Service Manual
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...the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Damage due to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 1 Bluetooth module Replacing the Bluetooth ...is already installed. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Damage due to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 1 Bluetooth module Replacing the Bluetooth ...is already installed. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
Service Manual
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Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 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 memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5.
Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 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 memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5.
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... 4. Lift the camera module off the metallic tape that secures the camera module to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Remove the display panel ... 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display cover. 12. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
... 4. Lift the camera module off the metallic tape that secures the camera module to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Remove the display panel ... 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display cover. 12. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
Service Manual
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... (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Camera Module 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Follow...
... (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Camera Module 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Follow...
Service Manual
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... that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps into place. 4. Follow the instructions...
... that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps into place. 4. Follow the instructions...
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... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal...
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal...