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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty... off your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Module Cover). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Remove the four screws that ...
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty... off your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Module Cover). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Remove the four screws that ...
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Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Back to the connector on the ... Replacing the Module Cover). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 10. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3.
Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Back to the connector on the ... Replacing the Module Cover). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 10. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3.
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... Hard Drive. 11. Back to the computer. 13. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiMax (2 antenna cables) white Main ...(white triangle) black Auxiliary (black triangle) 6. Replace the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the module cover (...
... Hard Drive. 11. Back to the computer. 13. For more generic driver information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiMax (2 antenna cables) white Main ...(white triangle) black Auxiliary (black triangle) 6. Replace the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the module cover (...
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...'s setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer... agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features,...
...'s setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer... agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features,...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does ...not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does ...not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set...
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Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. To enable wireless display: 1.
Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. To enable wireless display: 1.
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... software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 50
... software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 50
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...device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer. 56 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may not ship with your hard drive or from... the Drivers and Utilities disc. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 48 and run the...
...device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer. 56 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may not ship with your hard drive or from... the Drivers and Utilities disc. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 48 and run the...
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... down your hard drive. 4. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the problem. Select the test you ..., continue to wait until you want to continue? (Recommended)." NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
... down your hard drive. 4. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the problem. Select the test you ..., continue to wait until you want to continue? (Recommended)." NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
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On the next start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer when you contact Dell. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 7. Shut down your...press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select the test you see the Microsoft...
On the next start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer when you contact Dell. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 7. Shut down your...press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select the test you see the Microsoft...
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Using Support Tools 59 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of the problem. 8. NOTE: ..., a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). If you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An...
Using Support Tools 59 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of the problem. 8. NOTE: ..., a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). If you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An...
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... if System Restore did not resolve your computer. 2. Disconnect all regions. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you need to install on your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer, while preserving the data files. Prepare ...backup media of applications you to preserve the data files on your computer. Turn off your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is ...
... if System Restore did not resolve your computer. 2. Disconnect all regions. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you need to install on your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer, while preserving the data files. Prepare ...backup media of applications you to preserve the data files on your computer. Turn off your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is ...
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...This option restores your hard drive 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 programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data ...on certain computers. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer- including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System...
...This option restores your hard drive 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 programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data ...on certain computers. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer- including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System...
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... your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - Finding More Information and Resources If you...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in...
... your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - Finding More Information and Resources If you...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in...
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...Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Processor Type Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium® System Chipset Type Mobile Intel 5... configurations 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 78 INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
...Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Processor Type Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium® System Chipset Type Mobile Intel 5... configurations 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 78 INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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Index A AC adapter connecting 6 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 25 B battery indicator light 28 C camera 39 computer capabilities 42 setting up 5 connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 74 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Dell Support Center 52 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E e-mail address for technical support 69 87 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter connecting 6 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 25 B battery indicator light 28 C camera 39 computer capabilities 42 setting up 5 connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 74 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Dell Support Center 52 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E e-mail address for technical support 69 87 INSPIRON