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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 10 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 10 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 Contents 3
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10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 11 USB Board 43 Removing the USB Board 43 Replacing the USB Board 44 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 46 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only 47 Removing the Processor Module 47 Replacing the Processor Module 48 14 Hinge Cover 51 Removing the Hinge Cover 51 Replacing the Hinge Cover 53 Contents 5
10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 11 USB Board 43 Removing the USB Board 43 Replacing the USB Board 44 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 46 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only 47 Removing the Processor Module 47 Replacing the Processor Module 48 14 Hinge Cover 51 Removing the Hinge Cover 51 Replacing the Hinge Cover 53 Contents 5
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...all attached devices from the 3-in on the cable itself. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. As you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13... top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10 and all attached devices from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer.
...all attached devices from the 3-in on the cable itself. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. As you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13... top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10 and all attached devices from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer.
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... your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Battery 13 Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
... your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Battery 13 Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
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..., and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. Keyboard 15 CAUTION: The keycaps on page 13, before working inside the...
..., and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. Keyboard 15 CAUTION: The keycaps on page 13, before working inside the...
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Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board.
Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board.
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...computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on each end of the memory-module connector until the module pops up.... two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully ...
...computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on each end of the memory-module connector until the module pops up.... two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully ...
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Memory 21 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" 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 your computer and an electrical outlet. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
Memory 21 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" 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 your computer and an electrical outlet. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
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...CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on your warranty....an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
...CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on your warranty....an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 24. CAUTION: Before turning on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer. 24 Optical Drive See "Replacing ...
Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 24. CAUTION: Before turning on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer. 24 Optical Drive See "Replacing ...
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...Mini-Card 25 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Damage due to the system board. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (...such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a...
...Mini-Card 25 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Damage due to the system board. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (...such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 ...appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Connectors on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that no...so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 ...appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Connectors on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that no...so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer.
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... read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13, before working inside the ...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13, before working inside the ...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 33 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery.
7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 33 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery.
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...and release the tabs that secure the power button board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. Damage due to servicing that... is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ...
...and release the tabs that secure the power button board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. Damage due to servicing that... is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board 1 5 2 4 3 1 alignment post 3 power-button board cable 5 screw 2 tabs (2) 4 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow ... in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board 1 5 2 4 3 1 alignment post 3 power-button board cable 5 screw 2 tabs (2) 4 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow ... in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
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...or in "Before You Begin" on page 10, before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. CAUTION: To help prevent damage... to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the two screws from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. WARNING: If you remove the ...
...or in "Before You Begin" on page 10, before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. CAUTION: To help prevent damage... to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the two screws from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. WARNING: If you remove the ...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the connector on the system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. Save the original packaging for ... drive. 3 Place the hard drive on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step...
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the connector on the system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. Save the original packaging for ... drive. 3 Place the hard drive on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step...
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... the instructions from step 3 to servicing that shipped with your computer. 10 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on... your computer). Coin-Cell Battery 41 Damage due to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices ...
... the instructions from step 3 to servicing that shipped with your computer. 10 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on... your computer). Coin-Cell Battery 41 Damage due to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices ...