Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
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Question posted by walsidha on February 23rd, 2014
How To Replace A Hard Drive In A Inspirion N5030
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Setup Guide - Page 25
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides quality sound for ...Blinks to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 24.
2
Hard drive activity light - Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light -
Setup Guide - Page 48
... documentation for information.
--Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
--Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu.
• Check the software documentation...
Setup Guide - Page 50
Go to resolve the issue. System Messages
If your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70).
48 Alternatively you can download available software for future use ...
Setup Guide - Page 51
... information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals).
Use an external power source to function properly. Hard-disk drive read failure - Hard-disk drive failure - Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Replace the keyboard, (see "Contacting Dell" on the...
Setup Guide - Page 52
... and press to resolve the incompatibility. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure. Click Start → Help and Support.
2. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and...steps.
50 A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools
CAUTION - Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not...
Setup Guide - Page 53
...Ensure that the device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on...the checks in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you want to the Choose An Option window.
4. Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. If PSA is encountered during a test, a message appears with this system so far.
This will start...
Setup Guide - Page 57
... Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer
Operating System disc
to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating...
Setup Guide - Page 60
...while preserving the data files.
Select Repair Your Computer.
58 Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to restore your operating system.
Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE: ....
5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to:
• Backup and restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state
• Create system recovery media
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic...
Setup Guide - Page 62
...when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen to the operating state it is designed to preserve...
2.
You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process.
60 To restore the factory image of recovery options that prevents...
Setup Guide - Page 63
...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to restore your operating system problem.
Select Repair Your Computer. Use Dell Factory Image...your computer.
then, restart your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 64
... have been restored to restart the computer.
62 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7. The restore process begins and may need to the factory...
Setup Guide - Page 65
INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, you with installation and troubleshooting ...can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:
1. See "Dell Diagnostics" on how to the problem your hard drive or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for more troubleshooting information.
3.
See the Dell Technology Guide available on page ...
Setup Guide - Page 69
..." on page 70.
2. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Include a copy of the box. Pack the equipment to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on ) if the return is not responsible for any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on any product returned...
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 a worn...
Service Guide - Page 1
....
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 ...you how to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. WARNING: A WARNING ...
Service Guide - Page 19
...Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the 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 secure the hard drive to the base of the computer.
5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
Service Guide - Page 20
... the new hard drive from its packaging. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed .
1
hard drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3.
Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm...
Service Guide - Page 39
...12. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). 13. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. For additional...drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 8. Damage due to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing...
Service Guide - Page 40
... the computer Service Tag in damage to the computer base. 4. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 11. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. NOTE: After you removed from the Media Card Reader. 5. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
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