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..., or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Power Button Board Display Camera Internal Card...
..., or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Palm Rest Power Button Board Display Camera Internal Card...
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.... 3. Removing the Module Cover 1. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Slide the three tabs on the module cover into the slots on your warranty. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover...
.... 3. Removing the Module Cover 1. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Slide the three tabs on the module cover into the slots on your warranty. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 4. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover...
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... servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 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...
... servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 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...
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Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from being scratched. 2. Disconnect your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover ...from the computer. 4. Back to ground the system board. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button ...
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from being scratched. 2. Disconnect your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover ...from the computer. 4. Back to ground the system board. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button ...
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... to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Module Cover). 6. CAUTION: Only a certified service ...surface (such as a connector on your computer). Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, it is fully seated...
... to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Module Cover). 6. CAUTION: Only a certified service ...surface (such as a connector on your computer). Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, it is fully seated...
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3. Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 7. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 4 in ...: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module...
3. Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 7. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 4 in ...: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module...
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... on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Lift the camera module out of the display cover. 1 ... palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from step 3 to step 4 in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before...
... on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Lift the camera module out of the display cover. 1 ... palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from step 3 to step 4 in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before...
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... instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 11. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 4 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Secure the camera...
... instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 11. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 4 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Secure the camera...
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... Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Slide the coin-cell battery into the ... to step 14 in Replacing the System Board. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Hold the coin-cell battery with your warranty. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working...
... Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Slide the coin-cell battery into the ... to step 14 in Replacing the System Board. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Hold the coin-cell battery with your warranty. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working...
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...to the center of the thermal pads. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the... the Thermal Cooling Assembly). 3. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
...to the center of the thermal pads. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the... the Thermal Cooling Assembly). 3. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... thermal cooling assembly). 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage ...step 5 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you have already removed the thermal cooling assembly and are ready to step 14 in Replacing the System Board. CAUTION: To help...
... thermal cooling assembly). 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage ...step 5 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you have already removed the thermal cooling assembly and are ready to step 14 in Replacing the System Board. CAUTION: To help...
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...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside... your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching...
...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside... your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching...
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...Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Place the display assembly in Replacing the Optical Drive. 10. Follow the instructions from step 4 to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the... battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides and connect the cables to the computer base. 3....
...Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Place the display assembly in Replacing the Optical Drive. 10. Follow the instructions from step 4 to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the... battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides and connect the cables to the computer base. 3....
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... perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 6. 1 hard-drive bezel 3 hard drive 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the computer. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping...
... and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 6. 1 hard-drive bezel 3 hard drive 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the computer. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping...
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... 3. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 18 in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that shipped with the slots on ... Removing the Mini-Card). 4. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board to the computer base. 4. Replace the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service ...
... 3. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 18 in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that shipped with the slots on ... Removing the Mini-Card). 4. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board to the computer base. 4. Replace the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service ...
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...damage to the computer base. 8. Follow the instructions in Removing the Optical Drive. 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press the keyboard and slide it from the tabs on your computer). Remove the module...service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
...damage to the computer base. 8. Follow the instructions in Removing the Optical Drive. 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press the keyboard and slide it from the tabs on your computer). Remove the module...service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
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Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 10. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 10. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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...module connector until the module pops up. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can increase your...battery (see Removing the Battery) before you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the bottom of memory supported by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030...
...module connector until the module pops up. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can increase your...battery (see Removing the Battery) before you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the bottom of memory supported by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030...
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...reinstall it. Failure to your computer and an electrical outlet. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows® Vista: Click ...Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. If you do so may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 4. Slide the memory module firmly into place. As the computer boots, it...
...reinstall it. Failure to your computer and an electrical outlet. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows® Vista: Click ...Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. If you do so may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 4. Slide the memory module firmly into place. As the computer boots, it...