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... you make better use of Dell Inc.; June 2010 Rev. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. 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... and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner...
... you make better use of Dell Inc.; June 2010 Rev. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. 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... and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner...
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... pops up. 5. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1. 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...
... pops up. 5. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1. 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...
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...2. Failure to do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to the computer. 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle..., and press the memory module down until it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the ...
...2. Failure to do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to the computer. 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle..., and press the memory module down until it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the ...
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.... Removing the System Board 1. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to servicing that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System...
.... Removing the System Board 1. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to servicing that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System...
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...Drive). 11. Lift the system board assembly off the computer base. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 13. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Processor Module). 7.... Follow the instructions in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 17. Replace the processor module (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Keyboard). 15...
...Drive). 11. Lift the system board assembly off the computer base. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 13. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Processor Module). 7.... Follow the instructions in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 17. Replace the processor module (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Keyboard). 15...
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...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch...Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45 3
...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch...Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45 3
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... on page 24. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory card. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Provides quality sound for use when no media card is powered...
... on page 24. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory card. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Provides quality sound for use when no media card is powered...
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... or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Three Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 71...code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
... or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Three Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 71...code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
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... the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for instructions). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). An unwanted signal is not responding,...hinders reception on page 71). Solving Problems • If the display is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact...
... the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for instructions). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). An unwanted signal is not responding,...hinders reception on page 71). Solving Problems • If the display is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact...
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... launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system...and track the changes made to your computer. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers,...drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code,...
... launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system...and track the changes made to your computer. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers,...drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code,...
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... or more. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This will start running the tests. Do you see a message stating that is connected to...
... or more. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This will start running the tests. Do you see a message stating that is connected to...
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... your computer when you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 53 When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. The following message is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If a problem ...
... your computer when you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 53 When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. The following message is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If a problem ...
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...USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 15-hole connector Memory Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Multimedia Card (MMC) Memory Stick 75 Memory Connectors Type Memory module capacities Configurations possible Minimum... Maximum two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1 GB (systems shipped with Ubuntu® operating systems only) 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 6 GB 2 GB (single channel) 6 GB (dual channel) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory , see the Service Manual at support.dell...
...USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 15-hole connector Memory Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Multimedia Card (MMC) Memory Stick 75 Memory Connectors Type Memory module capacities Configurations possible Minimum... Maximum two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1 GB (systems shipped with Ubuntu® operating systems only) 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 6 GB 2 GB (single channel) 6 GB (dual channel) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory , see the Service Manual at support.dell...
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Specifications Communications Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board 1G Ethernet (optional) Wireless Bluetooth® wireless technology (optional) WLAN a/b/g/n Camera Camera resolution Video resolution 0.3 megapixel 640 x 480 Video Inspiron N5020 Video controller Video memory Inspiron M5030 Video controller Video memory Inspiron N5030 Video controller Video memory Intel HD Graphics up to 1752 MB of shared memory ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250 up to 3067 MB of shared memory Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD up to 358 MB of shared memory 76
Specifications Communications Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board 1G Ethernet (optional) Wireless Bluetooth® wireless technology (optional) WLAN a/b/g/n Camera Camera resolution Video resolution 0.3 megapixel 640 x 480 Video Inspiron N5020 Video controller Video memory Inspiron M5030 Video controller Video memory Inspiron N5030 Video controller Video memory Intel HD Graphics up to 1752 MB of shared memory ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250 up to 3067 MB of shared memory Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD up to 358 MB of shared memory 76
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Index H hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62 S shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74
Index H hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62 S shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74