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Why Does My Dell Inspiron M5010 Power Light Flashes White Then Red Four Times
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 19
... Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281
Contents
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 20
...Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304
Dell Technical Update ...Service 305
21 System Setup 307
Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307
Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 146
... hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may be allowed. NOTE: You can leave the battery in the computer for example on . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint.
Charge time is charging. You can operate...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 272
... computer may need to indicate status and problems.
See your computer include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 273
... the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:
• If the power light is blue and the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
Dell Support Utility
Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 274
... with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer).
- Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are :
- When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off.
Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
- Ensure that the computer turns on properly.
-
Dell Technology Guide - Page 296
...the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop
296
Troubleshooting See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 79. See "Installing Drivers... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 302
... it in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for troubleshooting purposes. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT -
• If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to support.dell.com.
Dell Technology Guide - Page 304
... is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
304
Troubleshooting Power Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet.
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Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is not receiving power.
- Contact Dell (see the Regulatory...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 305
.../technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.)
• If the power light is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer).
- Troubleshooting
305 Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see ...
Setup Guide - Page 82
... Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Computer Model
Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010
System Chipset
Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M
Processor
Inspiron N5010
Inspiron M5010
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium®
AMD Athlon...
Service Manual - Page 1
... interest in the United States and/or other than its own.
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive...VGA Connector Board System Board Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Speakers I/O Board Flashing the BIOS
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps ...
Service Manual - Page 2
...on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the base cover is not covered by Dell™ is released from the tabs on the computer base. 3. For additional safety best.... Slide the two tabs on your warranty. Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 4
... information that shipped with locking tabs; Shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer.
1.
Hold a component such as a connector... Inside Your Computer. Damage due to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your...
Service Manual - Page 6
... you do not have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Back to download the latest BIOS file. Turn on the screen. Go to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
1.
Enter your computer's Service Tag: a.
The File Download window appears. 6. Select the product model number in the Enter a service tag: field...
Service Manual - Page 7
... the connector on your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 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 is not authorized...
Service Manual - Page 9
... Bezel). 10. Remove the display bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the camera module from the latches that shipped with your computer.... as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working...
Service Manual - Page 11
... due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. Back to Contents Page
Media Card Reader Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
Service Manual - Page 13
... the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3.
Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING:...
Service Manual - Page 14
...4. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor ...center of the thermal pads. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING...
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