Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
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Question posted by bprascasa on September 28th, 2013
How To Install Hard Drive Inspiron N5030
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Setup Guide - Page 25
..., see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24.
2
Hard drive activity light - Provides quality sound for use with a plastic blank installed in /Microphone connector - Turns on steadily or blinks to view...in the slot; Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
Connects to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light -
Setup Guide - Page 48
... the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any open files or...
Setup Guide - Page 50
...register and use . Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on your computer has an issue or an error, it may not..."Contacting Dell" on your own backup media.
Contact Dell (see the documentation for reinstallation or create your hard drive or at checkpoint [nnnn]. Alternatively you can download available software for either the operating system or the program...
Setup Guide - Page 51
... (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70).
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" 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 connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure...
Setup Guide - Page 52
S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure.
Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
1. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem -
Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating...
Setup Guide - Page 53
...to be working properly.
2. Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to ...on Dell computers.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Press...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... you want to run the remaining memory tests?
Press any key to start running the tests. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." c. d.
Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is encountered during a test, a message appears with this...
Setup Guide - Page 57
... 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 you received your computer
Operating System disc
to reinstall only the operating system on your computer.
INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can...
Setup Guide - Page 60
... to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on page 61)...DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter.
3. then, shut ...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... restore the factory image of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press .... files on your computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media.
Setup Guide - Page 63
... Restore. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased
the... you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair...
Setup Guide - Page 64
...
Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore..... Restoring Your Operating System
4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer.
62 To access the command prompt, type administrator...
Setup Guide - Page 65
..." on page 51 for procedures on your hard drive or at the computer so that pertain to the problem your computer, you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. If the preceding steps ... for help with any necessary procedures. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 68. INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer is experiencing.
2. See "Solving ...
Setup Guide - Page 69
... or lost or corrupted data; Pack the equipment to call your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Call Dell to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any of your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51.
4. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 69, indicating...
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 82
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):
Operating
-15.2 to ...
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
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 ...trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and is used in...
Service Guide - Page 19
... service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive
1. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer). 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 20
...). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. See "Restoring Your...
Service Guide - Page 39
... Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. Remove the battery (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the...
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