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Question posted by k0rrglr on October 17th, 2013

Dell Inspiron N5030 Wont Boot Doesnt Detect A Hard Drive Do I Need A New One

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Setup Guide - Page 50

...needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for either the operating system or the program that will help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at My Dell...hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen to downloadstore.dell...backup media. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your new computer do not...

Setup Guide - Page 51

... Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Keyboard failure - Replace the keyboard, (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Using Support Tools No boot device available - Hard-disk drive read failure - Use...

Setup Guide - Page 52

... out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure. Using Support Tools CAUTION...

Setup Guide - Page 53

...and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on (or restart) your computer. 3. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities...

Setup Guide - Page 54

..., the following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 70). 52 This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The following message is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down your hard drive and to go to continue? (Recommended)."

Setup Guide - Page 57

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 Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state...

Setup Guide - Page 60

...Computer. 58 Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to ... 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...

Setup Guide - Page 62

...® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your hard drive to complete the recovery process....the system recovery media: 1. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to preserve the data files...

Setup Guide - Page 63

... files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Turn on certain...

Setup Guide - Page 65

... Call" on page 69. 5. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 for procedures...Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that pertain to the problem your hard drive or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more troubleshooting information. 3. See the Dell...

Setup Guide - Page 74

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Setup Guide - Page 76

... Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer documentation at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020 Dell Inspiron M5030 Dell Inspiron N5030 System Chipset Inspiron N5020 Intel...

Service Guide - Page 1

.... Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell Inc. 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 Heat Sink Processor Module...

Service Guide - Page 2

...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all..., not by its pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ...

Service Guide - Page 4

... menu. NOTE: If you do not have your desktop. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded...

Service Guide - Page 5

... the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...5. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before...

Service Guide - Page 7

...shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module ... Begin. 2. Replace the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Display Assembly...

Service Guide - Page 9

...remain inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Using a plastic...in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery ...

Service Guide - Page 19

...your computer (see Removing the Palm Rest). CAUTION: When the hard drive is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive. 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...

Service Guide - Page 39

... to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Processor Module). 12. Remove the Bluetooth module (see Removing the...