Dell Inspiron M5030 Support Question
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Question posted by normdam on September 23rd, 2013
How To Remove A Hard Drive From A Dell Laptop Inspiron M5030
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Setup Guide - Page 25
...dust and other computers may not fit your computer.
5 Analog microphone - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
Provides a fast and convenient way to a microphone or...information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24.
2
Hard drive activity light -
Save the blank for video conferencing and voice recording.
6
Audio out/Headphone ...
Setup Guide - Page 49
... each day.
PC Checkup Utilities
• Drive Space Manager - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on the day they occurred.
47 INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All the support you...
Setup Guide - Page 51
...failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure -
Using Support Tools
System Messages
If your hard drive or at checkpoint [nnnn]. Alternatively you could see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 71). Keyboard failure - Alert! Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). NOTE: If...
Setup Guide - Page 52
... device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals).
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure. A parameter out of them...
Setup Guide - Page 53
...the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
51 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or... setup or is active.
To start the search.
3. Using Support Tools
Dell Diagnostics
If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not detected during...
Setup Guide - Page 54
.... b. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer.
This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your...
Setup Guide - Page 55
...Press any key to the Choose An Option window.
4. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.
The following message is encountered during a test, a message appears with an... down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window.
7....
Setup Guide - Page 58
... use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 61
...Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was... your computer.
2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to ...
Setup Guide - Page 63
You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the... process.
61 To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media:
1. NOTE: If you wait...
Setup Guide - Page 64
... available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options... your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
Select Repair Your Computer.
NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on certain computers.
then...
Setup Guide - Page 65
...
Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. To access the...Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7. Click Finish to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... to the problem your computer is experiencing.
2.
See "Dell Diagnostics" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for help with any necessary procedures.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.
64 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online.
6. INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 70
... and prominently on page 51.
4. Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 71.
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2.
Remove any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and...
Setup Guide - Page 74
... your warranty. INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system
run a diagnostic program for your computer
reinstall laptop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace...
Setup Guide - Page 82
...
0.66 GRMS
Non-operating 1.30 GRMS
Computer Environment
Maximum shock (for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse):
Operating
30 G for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 3-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications
Computer Environment
Temperature range:
Operating
0° to 35°...
Service Guide - Page 1
... than its own. is used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license;
P07F002; Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical Drive
Wireless Mini-Card Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Processor...
Service Guide - Page 19
Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer).
6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ...
Service Guide - Page 30
...Before You Begin. 2. Slide the optical drive out of the optical drive bay.
1
optical drive
2
screw
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
5. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your...
Service Guide - Page 39
...-cell battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 8.
For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board...
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