Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
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Question posted by diseve on September 3rd, 2013
How To Replace Hard Drive On Inspiron N5030
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Setup Guide - Page 25
...steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on page 24.
2
Hard drive activity light -
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and
share digital ...hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light - For more information on the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
Setup Guide - Page 48
... your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart 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
... an issue or an error, it may not be available in all regions. For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed...
Setup Guide - Page 51
... an external power source to function properly. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals).
Contact...
Setup Guide - Page 52
... operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - To start the search.
3. Using Support Tools
CAUTION - Click Start → Help and Support.
2. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to...
Setup Guide - Page 53
... on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive.
This may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup ... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
Turn on Dell computers...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... message is encountered during a test, a message appears with this system so far. Press any key to go to start running the tests. Write down your hard drive and to go to run .
5. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more.
e. Select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility...
Setup Guide - Page 57
... files on your computer.
55 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...
Setup Guide - Page 60
... is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer to an earlier...8226; Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
When the DELL™ logo appears...
Setup Guide - Page 62
...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... 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 prevents data from the list and press .
4. NOTE: If...
Setup Guide - Page 63
... operating system problem. then, restart your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Repair Your Computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to ... last method 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 operating system. Any...
Setup Guide - Page 64
... Dell Factory Image Restore.
7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
5. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
8. Restoring Your Operating...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... on page 69.
5. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for information and procedures that the support...troubleshoot the problem:
1.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.
63 INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer is experiencing.
2. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
Setup Guide - Page 69
..., as well as removable media, such as follows:
NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Dell is for the return.
3. For the telephone number to call your...
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
...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... rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to...
Service Guide - Page 19
...: If you are extremely fragile. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from the hard-drive connector on your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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...
Service Guide - Page 20
...the hard- Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Failure to the computer.
8.
Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. 1
hard drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
1.
drive to...
Service Guide - Page 39
...the Optical Drive). 8. Removing the System Board
1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the hard drive (see...
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You ...
Service Guide - Page 40
... base and place it on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the processor module (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Processor Module). 7. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the two screws that you have replaced the system board, enter the computer...
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