Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
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How To Clear Your Hard Drive On A Dell Inspiron N5030
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Setup Guide - Page 25
...the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24.
2
Hard drive activity light - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for...Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
For more information...
Setup Guide - Page 57
INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option
Use
System Restore
as the first solution
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when...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...
Setup Guide - Page 65
..." on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for help with any necessary procedures. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for ...the problem:
1. Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online.
6. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 for procedures on page 41 for a more troubleshooting information.
3.
INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you ...
Setup Guide - Page 69
... of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to Dell. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on ) if the return is...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)...
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...
Setup Guide - Page 76
... Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020 Dell Inspiron M5030 Dell Inspiron N5030
System Chipset
Inspiron N5020 Intel HM57 Inspiron M5030 AMD M880G Inspiron N5030 Intel GM45
Processor
Inspiron N5020
Inspiron M5030
Inspiron N5030
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Celeron...
Service Guide - Page 1
... by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
June 2010 Rev. A01
Regulatory model: P07F series Regulatory type: P07F001; 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 Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat...
Service Guide - Page 2
... screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable ... Your Computer. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working...
Service Guide - Page 4
... Over on a label at the bottom of the menu. c. d. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Close if the Download Complete window...Tag: a. Click Save to step 4. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same...
Service Guide - Page 5
....
6. Removing the Bluetooth Module
1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Guide - Page 7
... Palm Rest).
5. Lift the camera module off the display cover.
1
camera module
2
latches (2)
Replacing the Camera Module
1. Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Service Guide - Page 9
... (see Removing the Palm Rest).
5. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...Cell Battery
1. Back to the computer. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: ...
Service Guide - Page 10
...CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
6. Removing the Processor ...not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING:...
Service Guide - Page 12
... (indicated on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING...You Begin.
2. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.
Remove the adhesive...
Service Guide - Page 14
...the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Make a note of the computer base. Follow the instructions in Before You...keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working ...
Service Guide - Page 19
... Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Lift the hard drive out of the computer.
5. 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 shipped with your...
Service Guide - Page 21
... the Power Button Module
1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the palm rest.
7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician...palm rest over.
6.
Back to Contents Page
Power Button Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module...
Service Guide - Page 23
... or by your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest...
Service Guide - Page 30
... Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until...
Service Guide - Page 39
...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Remove the optical drive... rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Remove the two screws that secure the system board...
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