Dell Inspiron N7110 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N7110 Support Question
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Question posted by dennitush on November 5th, 2013
R Dell N7110 Wont Recognize Hard Drive
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 5th, 2013 11:37 AM
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Greetings. The hard drive should probably be bad sadly.
Related Dell Inspiron N7110 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 23
... it again. Connects 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).
NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal...
Setup Guide - Page 29
....
A solid white light
indicates that wireless is on page 30.
2
Hard drive activity light - For more information on the
power indicator light, see "...solid
white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive
activity light is enabled. Turns on page 12.
27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power indicator light ...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... when contacting Dell.
60 Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
-- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
-- See the software documentation for troubleshooting information:
-- Solving Problems
If you have other software problems -
• Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or...
Setup Guide - Page 63
... tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts 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. INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All the support you need - To launch the...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.
1. In the search results, select the option that the device you run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter...
Setup Guide - Page 67
... system on your computer.
INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System...
Setup Guide - Page 70
... Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 73) to restore 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 in all the devices (USB...
Setup Guide - Page 72
... Use the system recovery media in case of:
• Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your computer. Restoring Your Operating System
System Recovery Media
CAUTION: Although the...
Setup Guide - Page 73
... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
1.
If possible, back up all data on certain computers...
Setup Guide - Page 74
... command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.
6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click...
Setup Guide - Page 79
... as removable media, such as follows:
NOTE: Before you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on ) if the return is not responsible for any of the invoice and a letter...media that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83.
2. Include a copy of your region,...
Setup Guide - Page 84
... 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 replacing parts of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 64
for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65
reinstall system software
"My Dell Downloads" on page 63
82 INSPIRON
Finding More...
Setup Guide - Page 92
measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications
Computer Environment
Temperature range:
Operating...5% to 35,000 ft)
Airborne
G2 or lower as defined
contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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
...
Setup Guide - Page 95
F
finding more information 82 flick 42 FTP login, anonymous 75
G
gestures Touch Pad 34 Touch Screen 42
H
hard drive activity light 27 hardware problems
diagnosing 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 HDMI connector 21 help
getting assistance and support 73
I
Internet connection 16 ISP
Internet Service ...
Service Manual - Page 5
11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45
Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47
12 Hard Drive 49
Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51
A Subwoofer 53
Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54
13 Status Light Board 57
Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status ...
Service Manual - Page 49
... (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from step 3 to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 27). WARNING: If...
Service Manual - Page 50
... on page 31).
6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer).
50
Hard Drive
2 1 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
7 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest...
Service Manual - Page 51
... the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
10 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
3 2 1
1 hard drive 3 screws (4)
2 hard-drive bracket
Replacing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard
drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base. 6 Slide...
Service Manual - Page 52
7 Replace the three screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on... screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical
Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 10 Follow the instructions from step...
Service Manual - Page 70
9 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 49.
10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 11 Disconnect the speaker cable, subwoofer cable, status-light ...
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