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How To Replace Dell Inspiron N5030 Hard Drive
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Setup Guide - Page 25
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...Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light - Blinks to indicate the battery charge status. For more information on the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on steadily or blinks to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 24.
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Hard drive... Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data...
Setup Guide - Page 57
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... use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...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...
Setup Guide - Page 65
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... support staff can assist you can complete the following steps to the problem your hard drive or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for more extensive list of online services available at support.dell.com/manuals for help with any necessary procedures.
INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, you with installation and...
Setup Guide - Page 74
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INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system
run a diagnostic program for your computer
reinstall laptop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part...
Setup Guide - Page 76
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... Help Documentation 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...
Service Guide - Page 1
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....; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 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
Wireless Mini-Card Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor...
Service Guide - Page 2
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...pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by its pins. Hold a card by its edges or by performing... is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off . If your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools ...
Service Guide - Page 4
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.... 7. A list of results appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on a label at the... again, click Start Over on your computer is available or when replacing the system board. If you do not have selected a different model and want to Contents Page
Service Guide - Page 5
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... press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated. 3. 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 Bluetooth module to the...
Service Guide - Page 7
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...display assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard).
4. CAUTION: Only a certified...
Service Guide - Page 9
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... battery into the slot and press it gently until it snaps into place. 4. 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. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Only a certified service technician...
Service Guide - Page 10
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... intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the thermal pads... 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 ...
Service Guide - Page 12
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... off the system board. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest).
5. Back 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 shipped with your computer model...
Service Guide - Page 19
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...CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive
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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 secure the...
Service Guide - Page 21
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...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 is not authorized by Dell...latch.
1 screw 3 power button module
2 power button cable 4 latch
Replacing the Power Button Module
1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform...
Service Guide - Page 23
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...the computer base.
4. 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... to disengage it from the three tabs on the palm rest. Damage due to replace. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Removing the...
Service Guide - Page 26
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... the memory-module connector.
1 memory-module connector 3 memory module
2 securing clips (2)
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install... 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...
Service Guide - Page 28
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (WiMax)
NOTE: Depending on... 4. Back 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...
Service Guide - Page 30
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...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before...
Service Guide - Page 39
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....com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive). 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid...
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