Dell Inspiron N5010 Support Question
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Question posted by valeram on October 16th, 2013
Where Is The Hard Drive Located On A Dell Inspiron N5010
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... on your computer include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your computer... lights.
Troubleshooting Tools
Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281
... be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the procedures in the documentation shipped with your hard drive.
NOTE: If the computer is active. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your hard drive or from your computer does not display a screen image, see the...
Setup Guide - Page 60
... to be working properly.
2.
Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer.
3. Turn on your...
Setup Guide - Page 82
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading 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 Core i7 Intel Pentium®
AMD Athlon&#...
Service Manual - Page 1
... than its own. Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other countries. 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® Wireless Technology Middle Cover VGA...
Service Manual - Page 2
...the computer base.
4. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer ...the main battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before...
Service Manual - Page 4
... screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Do not touch the components or contacts on the locking tabs before you...any connector pins.
Damage due to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working ...
Service Manual - Page 6
... the screen. d. Click Confirm. 4. Click Save to your desktop and is located on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list.
Back to download the latest BIOS file. Go to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
1.
c. Enter your desktop. The File Download window appears...
Service Manual - Page 7
...; Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. CAUTION: To avoid...
Service Manual - Page 9
...Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Lift the camera module off the metallic tape that secures the camera module to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service ...repairs on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Remove ...
Service Manual - Page 11
...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell...see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the ...
Service Manual - Page 13
... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage...
Service Manual - Page 18
..., see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ...on each side) that secure the display assembly to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual - Page 23
... while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6.
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 shipped with your computer. WARNING...
Service Manual - Page 33
.... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the four screws that cover the screws.
11. Back to Contents Page
Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle...
Service Manual - Page 35
... (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6.
CAUTION: When you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with your warranty.
Removing the Mini-Card
1. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery)... in Before You Begin.
2. Back to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card
WARNING: Before...
Service Manual - Page 38
...regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
5. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
Service Manual - Page 40
... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Removing the Palm Rest
1. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION... should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before...
Service Manual - Page 46
... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing... Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Follow the instructions in step 8 and step 9 in Removing the Hard Drive....
Service Manual - Page 50
... the optical drive (see Removing the Middle Cover). 10. Lift the VGA connector board along with your computer. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
VGA Connector Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service...
