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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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... when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you...
... when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you...
Dell Technology Guide
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected...
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...no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights.
...no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights.
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Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more details. H A R D - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for assistance). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). The computer...
Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more details. H A R D - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for assistance). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). The computer...
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...on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC ...D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - D I S K D R I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED.
...on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC ...D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - D I S K D R I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED.
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... Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. IF... AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. O F - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G...
... Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. IF... AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. O F - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G...
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... TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN...T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. The battery may be defective. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2...
... TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN...T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. The battery may be defective. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2...
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... listed, see 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 "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Replace the battery only with your computer. CHECK THE CABLE ...click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. Windows Vista® •...
... listed, see 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 "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Replace the battery only with your computer. CHECK THE CABLE ...click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. Windows Vista® •...
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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...card. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your computer. 2. Turn off your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot if you have purchased a Mobile Broadband card. Doing so may render your purchase... 1. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card...
...card. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your computer. 2. Turn off your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot if you have purchased a Mobile Broadband card. Doing so may render your purchase... 1. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card...
Setup Guide
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... adapter). To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Slide the battery into place. 3. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin...
... adapter). To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Slide the battery into place. 3. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin...
Setup Guide
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... you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Alert! CPU fan failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your hard drive or at...
... you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Alert! CPU fan failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your hard drive or at...
Service Manual
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.... 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your fingers and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover...
.... 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your fingers and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover...
Service Manual
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...rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due 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 ... keyboard (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Lift the Bluetooth module to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to disconnect it is not covered by periodically ...
...rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due 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 ... keyboard (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Lift the Bluetooth module to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to disconnect it is not covered by periodically ...
Service Manual
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Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5.
Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5.
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...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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before ...
...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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual
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... module until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Failure to do so...
... module until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Failure to do so...
Service Manual
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... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Hold the coin-cell battery with your computer. 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. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the...
... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Hold the coin-cell battery with your computer. 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. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the...
Service Manual
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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...