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... by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. and is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Regulatory model: P10F series Regulatory type: P10F001; P10F002 2011 - 04 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card...
... by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. and is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Regulatory model: P10F series Regulatory type: P10F001; P10F002 2011 - 04 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card...
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..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Removing the Base Cover 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the base cover into place. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin...Pry the base cover with your fingers and ensure that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a ...
..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Removing the Base Cover 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the base cover into place. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin...Pry the base cover with your fingers and ensure that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a ...
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... display, and press the power button to Contents Page CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. Back to ground the system board. Turn... unplug the cable from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Disconnect all attached devices.
... display, and press the power button to Contents Page CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. Back to ground the system board. Turn... unplug the cable from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Disconnect all attached devices.
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... Begin. 2. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent... computer. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
... Begin. 2. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent... computer. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
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Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to the computer. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to the computer. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To ...your computer. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
... the Display Assembly). 9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To ...your computer. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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... (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the mettalic tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the display cover and press the camera module until it is fully seated. 3. Place the...
... (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the mettalic tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the display cover and press the camera module until it is fully seated. 3. Place the...
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... the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Media Card Reader Board 1. Lift the Media Card Reader board out of the computer base. 1 system board connector 2 Media Card Reader board Back to Contents Page Media Card Reader Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service ...Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by...
... the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Media Card Reader Board 1. Lift the Media Card Reader board out of the computer base. 1 system board connector 2 Media Card Reader board Back to Contents Page Media Card Reader Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service ...Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by...
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...). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Base Cover). 10. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and place the Media Card Reader board in position. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Route the Media Card Reader board cable into its routing guide...
...). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Base Cover). 10. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and place the Media Card Reader board in position. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Route the Media Card Reader board cable into its routing guide...
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... inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer.
... inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer.
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... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING...
... help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING...
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... socket. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. Failure to the computer. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
... socket. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. Failure to the computer. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
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... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. For additional ...it. 1. NOTE: The appearance and number of the processor heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. For additional ...it. 1. NOTE: The appearance and number of the processor heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
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... sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the system board. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the connector on the processor heat sink). Connect the fan cable to do so may vary based on the system board. 3. Place...
... sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the system board. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the connector on the processor heat sink). Connect the fan cable to do so may vary based on the system board. 3. Place...
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...the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...from the connector on your computer). Remove the four screws (two on your computer. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery). 3. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board ...
...the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...from the connector on your computer). Remove the four screws (two on your computer. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery). 3. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board ...
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... connect the cable to the connectors on the system board. 4. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the connector on the Mini- Replace the battery (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the bottom of the computer. 6. Replace the ...base cover (see Replacing the Battery). Be careful when removing it to do so may result in position and replace the four screws (two on the computer, replace all screws and...
... connect the cable to the connectors on the system board. 4. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the connector on the Mini- Replace the battery (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the bottom of the computer. 6. Replace the ...base cover (see Replacing the Battery). Be careful when removing it to do so may result in position and replace the four screws (two on the computer, replace all screws and...
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...by your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: When the hard drive is not covered by periodically...Remove memory module(s) (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
...by your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: When the hard drive is not covered by periodically...Remove memory module(s) (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... fully seated. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. 9. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Pull the interposer to the hard drive. 4. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Replace the...
... fully seated. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. 9. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Pull the interposer to the hard drive. 4. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Replace the...
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... Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing the I /O Board 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Failure...to the computer. Remove the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing...
... Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing the I /O Board 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Failure...to the computer. Remove the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing...
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... it towards the bottom as far as possible. 7. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 possible. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery...
... it towards the bottom as far as possible. 7. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 possible. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery...