Dell Inspiron N4010 Drivers: Windows 7 64-bit Download
The Dell Inspiron N4010 is a compact laptop from the Windows 7 era that still turns up in homes, schools and repair shops. After a clean Windows 7 install, the usual leftovers are no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, no sound, a screen stuck at a low resolution and a touchpad without scrolling. This page lists only the drivers that fix those problems for Windows 7 64-bit, with the file size shown before you click.
About these downloads
- Every button points to Dell's own download server (downloads.dell.com). We do not host or modify any files.
- Only the essential drivers are listed. The dial-up modem, mobile broadband, WiMAX and Wireless Display packages were left out because few units need them.
- Last reviewed: October 2026. This is old hardware, so Dell may have moved some files. If a link no longer works, open Dell Support and search with your laptop's Service Tag.
- Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 7 in January 2020, so avoid sensitive logins on such a laptop and keep it offline where you can.
Which drivers does your N4010 need?
Dell sold this model with different wireless and graphics options, so not every package below fits every unit. Check these first:
- 64-bit Windows 7? Open Control Panel → System and look for "System type: 64-bit Operating System". All packages on this page are listed for Windows 7 64-bit.
- Which Wi-Fi card? Open Device Manager → Network adapters. Match the name: "Dell Wireless 1520", "Dell Wireless 1501", "Intel WiFi Link / Centrino Advanced-N 62xx" or "Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000". Install only the matching package.
- Which graphics? Open Device Manager → Display adapters. If an AMD Mobility Radeon HD chip is listed, install the AMD driver from the table.
- Unknown devices? Right-click the device → Properties → Details → Hardware Ids to see exactly which chip it is.
Dell Inspiron N4010 drivers for Windows 7 (64-bit)
| Category | Driver | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS | Dell Inspiron N4010 System BIOS | 2.97 MB | Download |
| Chipset | Intel Mobile Chipset: Cantiga, PM45 / GM45 / PM55 / HM57 / HM55 Express Chipset Family | 2.49 MB | Download |
| Graphics | AMD ATI Mobility Radeon HD Graphics | 124.36 MB | Download |
| Audio | Realtek ALC272 / ALC269 HD / ALC269Q-GR Audio | 79.76 MB | Download |
| Wi-Fi | Dell Wireless WLAN 1520 Half MiniCard | 81.31 MB | Download |
| Wi-Fi | Dell Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card (4313bgn) | 81.31 MB | Download |
| Wi-Fi | Intel WiFi Link 6200 / 6250 / 6300 | 46.83 MB | Download |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 | 47.38 MB | Download |
| Bluetooth | Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module Application | 61.92 MB | Download |
| LAN | Qualcomm Atheros AR8152 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller | 4.66 MB | Download |
| Touchpad | Dell Touchpad | 29.43 MB | Download |
| Card reader | Realtek RTS5138 Card Reader | 7.42 MB | Download |
Only Intel graphics? Dell's list for this model includes an AMD Radeon driver but no separate Intel graphics package. If Display adapters in Device Manager shows only Intel graphics, enter your Service Tag on Dell Support to see which graphics package Dell offers for your unit. Windows Update may also supply a basic driver in the meantime.
Bluetooth: Dell lists only the Bluetooth Module Application for this model, with no separate driver package. Install it, restart, and check Device Manager. If Bluetooth still does not appear, your unit may not have a Bluetooth module.
Recommended install order
- Chipset first, then restart. Other drivers depend on it.
- LAN or Wi-Fi, so the laptop can get online and use Windows Update.
- Graphics: the AMD driver only if your unit has an AMD chip. Restart when asked.
- Audio, then Bluetooth if you use it.
- Touchpad and card reader.
- BIOS last, and only if needed. Keep the AC adapter plugged in, close other programs and do not turn the laptop off while the firmware is being written.
Common problems and quick fixes
- No Wi-Fi networks appear: the installed wireless package probably does not match your card. Check the card name in Device Manager and install the matching package.
- Screen looks stretched or blurry: the graphics driver is missing. Install the right graphics driver for your unit (see the box above), then restart.
- No sound: install the Realtek audio driver, then make sure the right playback device is set as default.
- Touchpad scrolling does not work: install the Dell Touchpad driver and enable scrolling in Mouse properties.
- Installer refuses to run: confirm that your Windows is Windows 7 64-bit. These packages are not for 32-bit Windows.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the AMD graphics driver?
Only if your laptop has a separate AMD Mobility Radeon HD chip. Check Display adapters in Device Manager first.
Can I use these drivers on Windows 10 or Windows 11?
This page covers Windows 7 64-bit only. Windows 11 is not officially supported on hardware this old. On Windows 10, Windows Update may supply generic drivers, but there is no guarantee that every device works.
Should I update the BIOS after reinstalling Windows?
Not necessarily. If everything works, the BIOS can stay as it is. When you do update, use the file from the table, keep the laptop on AC power and do not interrupt it.
A download link is dead. What now?
Dell has moved older files before. Open Dell Support, enter your Service Tag and download the same driver name from there.
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Note: Always choose the driver that matches your Windows version, the 32-bit or 64-bit architecture and the hardware installed in your Dell Inspiron N4010. Driver availability can change over time, so verify your model and hardware configuration before installing firmware or drivers.
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