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How To Do A Factory Restore On Inspiron M5030
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Setup Guide - Page 12
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...changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery ...: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer...
Setup Guide - Page 58
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... with your computer.
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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 DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating...
Setup Guide - Page 76
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... Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020 Dell Inspiron M5030 Dell Inspiron N5030
System Chipset
Inspiron N5020 Intel HM57 Inspiron M5030 AMD M880G Inspiron N5030 Intel GM45
Processor
Inspiron N5020
Inspiron M5030
Inspiron N5030
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Celeron®
AMD™...
Setup Guide - Page 78
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... 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...
Setup Guide - Page 85
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damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 39
DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 70 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38
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Service Guide - Page 1
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...of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned...Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button ...
Service Guide - Page 2
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... and Before Working Inside Your Computer. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Damage due to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in...
Service Guide - Page 4
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.... d. The file downloads to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Select the product...
Service Guide - Page 5
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... technician should perform repairs on the Bluetooth module with your computer. Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
Service Guide - Page 7
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... by your computer.
Slide the camera module under the latches until it to the display cover.
8. Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Service Guide - Page 9
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... on your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices...
Service Guide - Page 10
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...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Service Guide - Page 12
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... battery (see Removing the Battery) before disconnecting the cables.
6.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Damage due to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
Service Guide - Page 14
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... Mini-Card antenna cable routing and disconnect the Wireless Mini-Card antenna cable from the routing guide. 9. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display assembly...
Service Guide - Page 19
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... computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Guide - Page 21
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Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Power Button Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
Service Guide - Page 23
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... two screws that secure the keyboard to disengage it from the three tabs on the palm rest. 6. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty...
Service Guide - Page 26
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... Before You Begin. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Guide - Page 28
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... for Microwave Access (WiMax)
NOTE: Depending on your computer, the card is already installed. Damage due to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
Service Guide - Page 30
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... battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...