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... mandatory and may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing...operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you ...
... mandatory and may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing...operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you ...
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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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... with a Bluetooth device. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: To download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager," go to the wireless display after the Bluetooth device is paired. NOTE...
... with a Bluetooth device. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: To download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager," go to the wireless display after the Bluetooth device is paired. NOTE...
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... system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the 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 page 22. If you have other...
... system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the 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 page 22. If you have other...
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... recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Reinstall or create backup media of the drivers and software pre-installed on . Some of the software for reinstallation or create your own backup media. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and...
... recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Reinstall or create backup media of the drivers and software pre-installed on . Some of the software for reinstallation or create your own backup media. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and...
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...Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to be working properly. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to test displays in "...Lockups and Software Problems" on page 76). 1. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer. 3. then, shut down your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on ...
...Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to be working properly. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to test displays in "...Lockups and Software Problems" on page 76). 1. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer. 3. then, shut down your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on ...
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...: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Do you want to start running tests. If you want to run the remaining memory tests? c. Press any key to continue... issues, press , otherwise press . d. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. This will start the...
...: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Do you want to start running tests. If you want to run the remaining memory tests? c. Press any key to continue... issues, press , otherwise press . d. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. This will start the...
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... Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you contact Dell. 6. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program... 60 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Shut down your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may...
... Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you contact Dell. 6. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program... 60 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Shut down your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may...
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... When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want to run. 8. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select the test... you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 61 The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the ...
... When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want to run. 8. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select the test... you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 61 The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the ...
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...computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you to: • Backup and restore your computer to preserve the data files on your computer. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you received your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not ... to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your...
...computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you to: • Backup and restore your computer to preserve the data files on your computer. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you received your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not ... to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your...
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... Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. then, shut down your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 64) to restore your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your computer...hard drive. Data 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 computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System...
... Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. then, shut down your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 64) to restore your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your computer...hard drive. Data 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 computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System...
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... questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer the Dell Support Center. find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support...
... questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer the Dell Support Center. find drivers and downloads; To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support...
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... the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010 System Chipset Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57 Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M Processor Inspiron N5010 Inspiron M5010 Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel... Triple-Core AMD Phenom II Quad-Core 80 For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
... the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010 System Chipset Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57 Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M Processor Inspiron N5010 Inspiron M5010 Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel... Triple-Core AMD Phenom II Quad-Core 80 For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
Service Manual
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... the Base Cover). 4. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the... palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer). 8. 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 computer, read the safety information that...
... the Base Cover). 4. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the... palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer). 8. 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 computer, read the safety information that...
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For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 13. Back to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.
For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 13. Back to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.
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...Palm Rest). 8. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Auxiliary (black triangle)...memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Failure to Contents Page Replace the...
...Palm Rest). 8. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Auxiliary (black triangle)...memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Failure to Contents Page Replace the...