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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your ...
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Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual
1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of the computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Service Tag. b. Enter your computer's Service Tag...
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... or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 16 in Removing the System Board.
3. Remove...
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... Replacing the System Board.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
10. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 11. Install the drivers and utilities for...
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... that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
6. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System...
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... secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5. Turn the system board over. 6. Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board. 7. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-
Card supported by your computer. Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme...
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Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45
Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51
Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61
Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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...: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu...
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... the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+ R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
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1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears.
2. Select Connect to Existing Adapter.
NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com.
NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and ...
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...Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the CD.
Solving Problems
If the computer stops ... power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer.
If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows&#...
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... the instructions on the screen. Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs...
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..., Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on.
Backup and Recovery - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup.
System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your system performance.
For more information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to...
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... with your computer.
Ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is...
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... Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available...
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... Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.
NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may...
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..., Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail
upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
See:
"System Recovery Media" on page 60
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 51
"My Dell Downloads" on page 48 the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals
the Service Manual at support.dell.com...
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... Agreement
find your Service tag/Express Service Code - You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support
find drivers and downloads; readme files
access technical support and product help
check on your order status for new purchases
find solutions and answers to common questions
locate information for last-minute updates about technical...
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...that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
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