Dell Inspiron M5030 Support Question
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Question posted by lamuzza on November 3rd, 2013
How To Remove Hard Drive From Inspiron M5030
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Setup Guide - Page 25
... Lights and Indicators" on page 24.
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Hard drive activity light -
Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.
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Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
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Power status light - For more information...
Setup Guide - Page 48
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. See the software documentation for information.
--Ensure that the ...
Setup Guide - Page 49
... Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred.
47 Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day.
Monitor system events and changes over time.
one ...; Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All the support you need -
Setup Guide - Page 51
...(see the Service Manual at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test.
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71).... Message that was running when the message appeared.
Using Support Tools
System Messages
If your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at checkpoint ...
Setup Guide - Page 52
...Contacting Dell" on page 71).
50 Use an external power source to function properly. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting ...your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem -
Using Support Tools
No boot device available - Your USB device needs more power for...
Setup Guide - Page 53
... page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... tests. Do you want to be working properly.
2. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on (or restart) your hard drive. Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 71).
1. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen...
Setup Guide - Page 55
... the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Using Support Tools
NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window.
7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to continue." Press any key to the Choose An Option...
Setup Guide - Page 58
... data files on your computer.
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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 Factory Image Restore
to...
Setup Guide - Page 61
... operating state it was in when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn off your computer...Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system.
Setup Guide - Page 63
... system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your computer.
• Hard drive failure that are installed on your data files before using the system recovery media:
1. Use the system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 64
... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you purchased
the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so...
Setup Guide - Page 66
See "Solving Problems" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for information and procedures that the support staff ... experiencing.
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 for procedures on page 66 for help with any necessary procedures. INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Use ...
Setup Guide - Page 70
lost removable media that belong with your return.
1. Include a copy of loss during shipment to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 71.
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Include any...Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows:
NOTE: Before you . Pack the equipment to you return the product...
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...
Service Guide - Page 1
...WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
P07F003 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 Heat...
Service Guide - Page 19
... sources other than Dell. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not...
Service Guide - Page 20
... stray screws remain inside the computer.
drive to the base of the computer. 5. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. 1
hard drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Follow the...
Service Guide - Page 39
... Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Module). 10. Remove the Bluetooth module (see Removing the Optical Drive). 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove...
Service Guide - Page 40
... Sink). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. 1 screws (2)...drive (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag in damage to the computer base. 4. NOTE: After you removed...
