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...: P10F001; P10F002 2011 - 04 Rev. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is subject to change without the written permission... Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth®...
...: P10F001; P10F002 2011 - 04 Rev. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is subject to change without the written permission... Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth®...
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...Module(s)). 5. Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Remove memory module(s)...practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your ...
...Module(s)). 5. Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Remove memory module(s)...practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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... on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly. 6. Remove the new drive from the connector on the system board and press the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay until it from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing...
... on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly. 6. Remove the new drive from the connector on the system board and press the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay until it from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 interposer Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing...
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... Removing the Bluetooth Module). 11. Remove the Bluetooth module (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the two screws that secure the system board assembly... battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System...
... Removing the Bluetooth Module). 11. Remove the Bluetooth module (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the two screws that secure the system board assembly... battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System...
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...-Cell Battery). 5. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Remove the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 16. Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in step 4 and step 5 in the BIOS of the...see Removing the Processor Module). Remove the processor module (see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Turn the system board assembly over . 15. Gently press the system board to connect the connector on the system board to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Lift...
...-Cell Battery). 5. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Remove the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 16. Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in step 4 and step 5 in the BIOS of the...see Removing the Processor Module). Remove the processor module (see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Turn the system board assembly over . 15. Gently press the system board to connect the connector on the system board to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Lift...
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... external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). 6 Network connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to a network or a broadband device if you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 25 Connects your computer. 2 Optical drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
... external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). 6 Network connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to a network or a broadband device if you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 25 Connects your computer. 2 Optical drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
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Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 123 4 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and ...- CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Microphone - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 29 Indicates the power...
Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 123 4 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and ...- CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Microphone - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 29 Indicates the power...
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Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 41 A solid white light indicates camera activity. 2 Camera - Turns on your computer. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera indicator light - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide on when the camera is active.
Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 41 A solid white light indicates camera activity. 2 Camera - Turns on your computer. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera indicator light - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide on when the camera is active.
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...for logging into a Windows account or into secure websites). Check your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to the Internet, you would normally enter this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer to automatically supply login information when you ...can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files. 44 Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
...for logging into a Windows account or into secure websites). Check your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to the Internet, you would normally enter this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer to automatically supply login information when you ...can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files. 44 Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
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...program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems If a software you purchased using the Dell Digital Delivery application. For more information, see "Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery" on your computer - • Verify if the application(s) shortcut is available at Start →... you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed ...
...program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems If a software you purchased using the Dell Digital Delivery application. For more information, see "Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery" on your computer - • Verify if the application(s) shortcut is available at Start →... you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed ...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - access copies of your computer. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. This utility displays all hardware scans, ...tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access:...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - access copies of your computer. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. This utility displays all hardware scans, ...tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access:...
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...help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The computer failed to resolve the issue. CPU fan failure - For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 76 for assistance. CMOS ...checksum error - CPU fan has failed. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the CPU fan ...
...help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The computer failed to resolve the issue. CPU fan failure - For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 76 for assistance. CMOS ...checksum error - CPU fan has failed. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the CPU fan ...
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... your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. Possible hard‑disk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 56 Keyboard failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive...
... your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. Possible hard‑disk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 56 Keyboard failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive...
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... but incorrectly configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. S.M.A.R.T error, possible...
... but incorrectly configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. S.M.A.R.T error, possible...
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...System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. This may not ship with your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and... Problems" on page 76). 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the device that is active. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to enter the System Setup (BIOS...
...System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. This may not ship with your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and... Problems" on page 76). 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the device that is active. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to enter the System Setup (BIOS...
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If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. c. If you want to the Choose An ... far. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to run the remaining memory tests? Do you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Select the test...
If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. c. If you want to the Choose An ... far. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to run the remaining memory tests? Do you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Select the test...
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... 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 it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc...files on your computer. If the Dell Digital Delivery application is not installed on page 22. 62 For more information, see "Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery" on your computer, you purchased with your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can download...
... 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 it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc...files on your computer. If the Dell Digital Delivery application is not installed on page 22. 62 For more information, see "Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery" on your computer, you purchased with your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can download...
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... image while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your hard drive to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after...
... image while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your hard drive to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after...
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... restore the factory image of : • Operating 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 prevents data from the list and press . 4. NOTE: If you backup your...can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 66 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to...
... restore the factory image of : • Operating 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 prevents data from the list and press . 4. NOTE: If you backup your...can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 66 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to...
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... programs or files added since you purchased the computer. then, shut down your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer and try again. 67 If possible, back up the data... before using this option. Turn on . When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system logo...
... programs or files added since you purchased the computer. then, shut down your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer and try again. 67 If possible, back up the data... before using this option. Turn on . When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system logo...