Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
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Question posted by carajtwigg1 on November 26th, 2013
How Do I Erase My Dell Inspiron N5030 Hard Drive
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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 - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status.
blanks.... Connects to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light...
Setup Guide - Page 57
...of 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 ... computer
NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.
55 INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... Service Code system may not be available in all countries.
63 INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on page 65 for more extensive list...
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
... written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license;
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...
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... on a card. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside...
Service Guide - Page 4
... save the file on a label at the bottom of the menu. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Service Tag.
Back to...
Service Guide - Page 5
..., it is already installed. For additional safety best practices information, 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.
Service Guide - Page 7
Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module... main battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery).
3.
Lift the camera module off the...
Service Guide - Page 9
Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing ...2 coin-cell battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin....
Service Guide - Page 10
... working inside the computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it comes to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Guide - Page 12
... a connector on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer).
Lift the processor heat sink...
Service Guide - Page 14
... Begin. 2. Card. 8. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
Service Guide - Page 19
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the hard drive away from sources other than Dell. Follow the instructions in Sleep state. 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...
Service Guide - Page 21
...Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main... or by your computer. 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
... strap or by your computer. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible... when removing and handling the keyboard.
5. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Guide - Page 26
... system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can increase your computer memory by your warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s)
1. Back to Contents Page
Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before...
Service Guide - Page 30
Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.
Back to Contents 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 is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted...
Service Guide - Page 39
... Sink). 11. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader. 14. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board...
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