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Dell N5030 Will Not Boot Hard Drive
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Setup Guide - Page 25
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...Battery status light - For more information on the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24.
2
Hard drive activity light - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on steadily... the media card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
Setup Guide - Page 48
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... problems -
• Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to perform an operating system shutdown.
If you are unable to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 50
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... page 70). Go to register and download the software.
3. Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at My Dell Downloads. Contact Dell (see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see the documentation for reinstallation or create your computer has an issue or an error, it...
Setup Guide - Page 51
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... of them.
49 Using Support Tools
No boot device available - A chip on page 70). Contact Dell (see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 70).
USB over current error -
No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are...
Setup Guide - Page 52
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... not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility.
Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
50 Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70).
Setup Guide - Page 53
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3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Turn on Dell computers.
Ensure that the device that is connected to an electrical...
Setup Guide - Page 54
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... displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want ...tests. Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window.
e. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating ...
Setup Guide - Page 57
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... 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
to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system...
Setup Guide - Page 60
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...Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot... Your Operating System
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was...
Setup Guide - Page 62
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...when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press .
4. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft...key and restart the computer.
2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer and try again.
...
Setup Guide - Page 63
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..., restart your operating system problem.
This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on page 57) to restore your operating system
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up the data before using...
Setup Guide - Page 64
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...local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer.
62 NOTE: If you may take ...click OK.
6. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7.
The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears...
Setup Guide - Page 65
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... INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online.
6.
Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 68. NOTE: Dell...the problem your hard drive or at the computer so that pertain to run Dell Diagnostics.
4. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at support.dell.com/manuals for...
Setup Guide - Page 69
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...call your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Include a copy of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and 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) packing materials. Dell is for credit.
...
Setup Guide - Page 74
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... 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 82
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for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse):
Operating
30 G for each axis 10 times shock
Non-operaing
160 G
Altitude (maximum):
...% (noncondensing)
Storage
5% to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level
G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
80 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 3-ms half-sine pulse;
Service Guide - Page 1
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... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. 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...
Service Guide - Page 19
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... information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. 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 20
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... the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . 1
hard drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all...
Service Guide - Page 39
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... (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 8. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Remove the coin-cell battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board...
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