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Setup Guide - Page 25
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NOTE: Your computer ships with audio programs.
23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
Save the blank for use when no media...other computers may not fit your computer.
5 Analog microphone - Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light - For more information on the battery ...
Setup Guide - Page 57
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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
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.... See "Solving Problems" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.
2. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.
63 INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem...
Setup Guide - Page 74
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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 a worn or defective...
Setup Guide - Page 76
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... 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
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... start button logo are trademarks of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. 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
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...off . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open... not automatically turn off . Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ...
Service Guide - Page 4
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...Product Model list. Back to download the latest BIOS file. c. Go to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on the computer. 2. Select the... your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag:
a.
Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3.
Service Guide - Page 5
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...Module
1. 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...the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is not covered by Dell™ is already installed. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board,...
Service Guide - Page 7
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...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 is not authorized by Dell...4. Remove the display bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Release the camera module from the latches that secure it...
Service Guide - Page 9
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...the Palm Rest). 5. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell ...see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery).
3. CAUTION...
Service Guide - Page 10
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... oils in Before You Begin.
2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
6. Back 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...
Service Guide - Page 12
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... (see Removing the Battery) before disconnecting the cables.
6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery).
3. 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: Before working inside your computer.
NOTE: The appearance and number...
Service Guide - Page 14
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...to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Lift and remove... antenna cable from the Wireless Mini- 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
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... damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the 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 safety information that shipped with your warranty. Removing the...
Service Guide - Page 21
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell... Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing ...
Service Guide - Page 23
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...the slots on the palm rest. 6. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside ...the keyboard and palm rest. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-...
Service Guide - Page 26
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... Guide for information on the type of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 5.
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 working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Guide - Page 30
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... the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the...
Service Guide - Page 39
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1. Remove the hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing...
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