Help needed please Inspiron n5010

Hi,my dell Inspiron n5010 keeps on going in startup repair loop. Upon running dell diagnostic found
Hard drive error code 0142 , status 70..
Please note I can still see files in my hard drive using command prompt.

I do understand though the error code means hdd is faulty but Is THERE ANY way I can copy all that data in DVD or any other way around this issue..
Any help appreciated, as I have sovmany important files and photos which I don't want to lose .

 

Welcome to the laptop forums site

As you are aware the first thing is to replace the hard dive.

Here's a link to a free service manual to help you.

https://www.parts-people.com/blog/category/dell-inspiron-15r-m501r-n5010-m5010-repair-manual/

You will need a 2.5” hard drive to usb eternal cable.

Again this is an example of the cable you will need

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-Exter...057590&hash=item1a32d02d17:g:KVMAAOSwkepZjpRy

If your files are recoverable when you have your system up and running with your new hard drive the cable will help you .

If you have a stored operating system serial number then You can download the iso software
using this program.

Link here:

http://www.freewarefiles.com/downloads_counter.php?programid=107698

 

Great! Thanks for the suggestion on how to retrieve data. Hopefully I am able to open and replace it my self without any damages..

 

Hi iam back, ok have managed to take the corrupt harddrive out and recover data using the cable.
I have few questions,
Could I take any 2.5 sata hdd , format and install into my laptop( as my friend has a broken laptop but HDD seems to be functional).
How do I go on about Installing OS , as I have the win7 home premium key , but no installation dvd was ever provided by dell , as laptop came with built in recovery.
Would that key be locked to dell factory reset / built in recovery ( in my original corrupt drive) only.

 

Most laptops are 2.5 sata hdd so you should be able to use it.

The link supplied will allow you to obtain a iso image of your windows system
you will have to either burn the iso image to dvd or a flash drive.

Given you have a dell you can probably obtain a windows (dvd only) from ebay very cheaply.

http://www.freewarefiles.com/downloads_counter.php?programid=107698

Would that key be locked to dell factory reset / built in recovery ( in my original corrupt drive) only.

DON'T KNOW!

 

Hi all, just got my new HDD , have visited the link to download software but not sure either to download
Windows 7 home premium
Or
Windows 7 home premium OEM.
Any help?

 

It's a tricky one to answer,I would take the chance of the OEM VERSION.

 

OEM for sure.

 

Hi all,
All sorted , windows installed activated on new HDD, and all the other softwares.
Found this really helpful site dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com
Explaining in detail how to activate windows using SLP key, on dell computers.