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Where Is The Hard Drive On Inspiron N5110 Located
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Setup Guide - Page 25
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... powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains.
23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer... the computer to eSATA
compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices
(such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
2
HDMI connector - NOTE: When ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
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... using the AC adapter.
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Wireless status light - A solid
white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on .
3
Battery status light - Indicates the power states. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled.
Indicates the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
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Power indicator light -
For more information on the
power indicator light, see...
Setup Guide - Page 65
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... system installed on your computer.
-- If you have other software problems -
• Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any error message that is installed and configured properly.
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Setup Guide - Page 66
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... Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Monitor system events and changes over time. one convenient location.
PC Checkup Utilities
• Drive Space Manager -
Run...
Setup Guide - Page 68
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... setup or is active.
Dell Diagnostics
If you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
66 The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance...
Setup Guide - Page 70
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... DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer to the operating ...computer
to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using...
Setup Guide - Page 73
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... Local Backup allows you to:
• Backup and restore your computer to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your hard drive to an earlier operating state
• Create system recovery media
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore the Dell factory-installed software while...
Setup Guide - Page 75
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... to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media:
1. then, shut down your computer.
• Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press .
4. Restoring Your Operating System
To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using the...
Setup Guide - Page 76
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... until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on .
Use Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 77
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... screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer.
75 NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to factory condition.
9.
The System Recovery Options window appears.
4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
Setup Guide - Page 82
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... prominently on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 83), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product. Include a copy of your return.
1. lost removable media that may be included with the item(s) being...
Setup Guide - Page 88
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INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to contact technical support
the bottom of your ... page 66
reinstall system software
"My Dell Downloads" on page 64
upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive
reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals
NOTE: In some countries, opening and...
Setup Guide - Page 96
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measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse):
Operating
110 G
NonOperating
160 G
Altitude (maximum):
Operating
-15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)
... 35,000 ft)
Airborne
G2 or lower as defined
contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse;
Setup Guide - Page 99
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... login, anonymous 78
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gestures Touch Pad 36
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hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems
diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help
getting assistance and support 76
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Internet connection 17 ISP
Internet Service Provider 17
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memory problems solving 61
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network connection fixing 58
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Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40
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power...
Service Manual - Page 6
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... Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68
15 Speakers 69
Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70
16 Hard Drive 71
Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73
17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75
Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76
18 Processor Module 79...
Service Manual - Page 66
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... board from the connector on the I/O board.
13 Turn the system board assembly over. 14 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive"
on page 71. 15 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the
Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 75). 16 Remove the processor module (see "Removing...
Service Manual - Page 67
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... 80). 3 Replace the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the
Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 76). 4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive"
on page 73. 5 Turn the system board assembly over. 6 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer
base. 7 Gently press...
Service Manual - Page 71
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... loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Hard Drive
71 WARNING: If you are extremely fragile.
For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer...
Service Manual - Page 72
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4 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system-board connector.
5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board.
2 1
1 hard-drive assembly
2 screws (2)
6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket.
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Hard Drive
Service Manual - Page 73
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Board" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Hard Drive
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Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
3 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive
bracket. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the system...
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