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Dell Inspiron N5010 How Do I Reformat Hard Drive
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 281
... that you print these procedures before you begin any of the following two ways:
Troubleshooting
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics on your hard drive.
See the documentation that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
Setup Guide - Page 60
... Test) to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 76).
1. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. This may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in...
Setup Guide - Page 82
... Model
Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010
System Chipset
Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M
Processor
Inspiron N5010
Inspiron M5010
...drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals.
INSPIRON
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For...
Service Manual - Page 1
... of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display
Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth...
Service Manual - Page 2
...Removing the Battery).
3. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Remove the battery (see...Pry the base cover with your computer. Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual - Page 4
Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your...: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your own personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure ...
Service Manual - Page 6
... computer's Service Tag: a. Select the product model number in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
1.
Click BIOS. 5. Turn on the screen. Click Enter a Service Tag. b. The file icon appears on the screen. A list of product in...
Service Manual - Page 7
...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the Bluetooth module to disconnect it from the ...computer). Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: ...
Service Manual - Page 9
...Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Remove the keyboard (see ...with your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual - Page 11
... (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the...or by your warranty.
Back to Contents Page
Media Card Reader Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card...
Service Manual - Page 13
... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer...the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual - Page 14
Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the ...processor while turning the cam screw. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). The oils in...
Service Manual - Page 18
...damage to the computer base. 12. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the four screws (two on your ...remove it from the Mini-Card. 10. Damage due to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside ...
Service Manual - Page 23
... the base cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Base Cover).
4. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Exercise care when handling the...
Service Manual - Page 33
...practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 7.
Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to Contents Page
Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your...
Service Manual - Page 35
...Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Back to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card
WARNING...
7. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive).
6.
CAUTION: To...
Service Manual - Page 38
... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it is not covered by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
Service Manual - Page 40
... Drive). 6. Remove the four rubber screw caps that secure the palm rest to the computer base. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010...
Service Manual - Page 46
... on the system board. 12. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering ...Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the Mini-Card (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see ...
Service Manual - Page 50
...the optical drive (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6.
Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...the computer base. 12. Back to Contents Page
VGA Connector Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the VGA Connector Board Replacing the VGA Connector...
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