Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background

The Dell Inspiron 15 M5030 has a straightforward, black rectangular design, weighing 5.6 pounds, devoid of any curvy or stylish contours.

The Inspiron is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers, desktop computers, and all-in-one computers sold by Dell. Released in 1997, the Inspiron range mainly competes against Acer's Aspire; Asus's Transformer Book Flip, VivoBook, and Zenbook; HP's Pavilion, Stream, and ENVY; Lenovo's IdeaPad; Samsung's Sens; and Toshiba's Satellite.

In January 2007, Dell was sued under claims that the laptops suffered premature motherboard failures caused by overheating shortly after the warranty period had ended. The suit, which sought class-action status, had been filed in Ontario, Canada. However, the M5030 was not affected.

Source: Wikipedia

Other Inspiron models: Dell Inspiron laptops

Identification

The most noticeable aspect of the device is its shiny black cover, featuring a raised chrome Dell emblem at the center.

The model number can be located on the bottom cover. It's often labeled as "Model," "Model Number," or "Product Name."

Technical Specifications

Dimensions:

  • Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)
  • 3.5 x 1.8-inch (8.89 x 4.572-cm) touchpad
  • 15.6-inch (39.624 cm), 1366 x 768-pixel resolution display

Webcam:

  • 0.3-megapixel webcam

Ports:

  • Three USB 2.0 ports on the left side
  • Ethernet port
  • VGA port
  • 3-in-1 card reader
  • Headphones and mic jacks
  • DVD burner
  • Kensington lock slot

Processor:

  • 2.3-GHz AMD Athlon II P360 dual-core processor

Sources:

Dell Inspiron 15 M5030 Review

Additional Information

Dell Inspiron M5030 Documentation

Drivers & Downloads

Community: 15 M5030