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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides instructions for removing and installing 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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... the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual
1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Select Model. 4. 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...
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... may result in damage to the computer.
6. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
Windows Vista®:
Click Start Windows® 7:
® Help and Support® Dell System Information.
Click Start ® Control Panel® System and...
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... Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18
Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
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..., setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: 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...
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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 available 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 ...
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--Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
--Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation 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...
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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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... Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
5. Select Repair Your Computer.
6. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The duration of the restoration process depends on the amount of data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com.
Upgrading...
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... on the computer.
2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.
3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears...
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...your computer,
reinstall laptop system software
find more about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
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 64
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 56
"My Dell Downloads" on page 53
support.dell.com
the Service Manual at support.dell...
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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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... information 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.
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010
Processor
Type
Intel® Core™ i3...
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... Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18
Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
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..., setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: 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...
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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 available 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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 78
...your computer,
reinstall laptop system software
find more about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
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 64
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 56
"My Dell Downloads" on page 53
support.dell.com
the Service Manual at support.dell...