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... slide the hard-drive assembly towards the left to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that secures the hard-drive assembly to... 1 hard-drive assembly 3 screw 2 pull-tab Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
... slide the hard-drive assembly towards the left to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that secures the hard-drive assembly to... 1 hard-drive assembly 3 screw 2 pull-tab Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive to the connector on the system board. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Place the hard drive... screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Follow the procedures in damage to the computer. 10. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see Replacing the Battery). ...
...on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive to the connector on the system board. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Place the hard drive... screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Follow the procedures in damage to the computer. 10. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see Replacing the Battery). ...
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... system board. 4. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you may result in the safety information that secures the Mini-Card to the Mini-Card you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the Mini-Card WWAN (2 antenna cables) Antenna...in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to the computer. 10. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Replace the palm ...
... system board. 4. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you may result in the safety information that secures the Mini-Card to the Mini-Card you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the Mini-Card WWAN (2 antenna cables) Antenna...in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to the computer. 10. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Replace the palm ...
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...ensure correct insertion. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Back to Contents Page Insert the video accelerator card connector at a 45-... keyed to the computer. 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into the connector on the computer, replace all screws...
...ensure correct insertion. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Back to Contents Page Insert the video accelerator card connector at a 45-... keyed to the computer. 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into the connector on the computer, replace all screws...
Inspiron Mini 1012 Setup Guide
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... for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of purchase. CAUTION: Do not interrupt... to complete. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Windows for more operating system specific information. 9 See the Ubuntu documentation that you selected at support.dell.com.
... for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of purchase. CAUTION: Do not interrupt... to complete. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Windows for more operating system specific information. 9 See the Ubuntu documentation that you selected at support.dell.com.
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... documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --Write down any error message that your... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard. In the search box, type Use an older program with the operating...
... documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --Write down any error message that your... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard. In the search box, type Use an older program with the operating...
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... "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the device that...
... "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the device that...
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...to run the remaining memory tests? This will appear on your screen. d. Press any key to continue. e. If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue." Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...start running the tests. Write down your hard drive and to go to continue? (Recommended)." c. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code...
...to run the remaining memory tests? This will appear on your screen. d. Press any key to continue. e. If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue." Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...start running the tests. Write down your hard drive and to go to continue? (Recommended)." c. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code...
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...computer boots according to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/... want to restart the computer, click Exit. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 48 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. On the next start the CD menu...
...computer boots according to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/... want to restart the computer, click Exit. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 48 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. On the next start the CD menu...
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...the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. Using Support Tools 49 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on page 64). Remove the Drivers and... Utilities disc. If you contact Dell. 8. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When...
...the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. Using Support Tools 49 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on page 64). Remove the Drivers and... Utilities disc. If you contact Dell. 8. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When...
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...click Next. 5. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 52 Turn on certain computers. Performing... Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and ...
...click Next. 5. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 52 Turn on certain computers. Performing... Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and ...
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... restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. To roll back a device driver: Windows XP 1. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 NOTE: If you may...have been restored to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. Double-click...
... restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. To roll back a device driver: Windows XP 1. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 NOTE: If you may...have been restored to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. Double-click...
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...system to load any external storage device for which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you installed the ... drive. Restoring Your Operating System Windows 7 1. Right-click the device for the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Depending on page 50.
...system to load any external storage device for which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you installed the ... drive. Restoring Your Operating System Windows 7 1. Right-click the device for the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Depending on page 50.
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...hours to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. 55 Follow the ... setup program. 6. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from...
...hours to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. 55 Follow the ... setup program. 6. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from...
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...part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, ...opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 66 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information ...
...part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, ...opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 66 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information ...
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... Center, click the bar icon in the task support.dell.com 67 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users See: the ... your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on...
... Center, click the bar icon in the task support.dell.com 67 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users See: the ... your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on...
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For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at 667 MHz) 68 Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module ...GB 1 GB and 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM (runs at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your...
For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at 667 MHz) 68 Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module ...GB 1 GB and 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM (runs at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your...
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Index Diagnostic Checklist 63 drivers and downloads 67 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 33 F finding more information 66 FTP login, anonymous 58 H hardware problems diagnosing 45 76 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 40 N network connection fixing 38
Index Diagnostic Checklist 63 drivers and downloads 67 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 33 F finding more information 66 FTP login, anonymous 58 H hardware problems diagnosing 45 76 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 40 N network connection fixing 38
Inspiron Mini 1012 Comprehensive Specifications
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...;single core 512 KB 533 MHz and 667 MHz Intel NM10 Express Chipset 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 2 MB 32 bits 32 bits Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
...;single core 512 KB 533 MHz and 667 MHz Intel NM10 Express Chipset 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 2 MB 32 bits 32 bits Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...