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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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...locking tabs; Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type...power button to avoid bending any installed cards from the 3-in on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3 ...
...locking tabs; Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type...power button to avoid bending any installed cards from the 3-in on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3 ...
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...and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Battery 13 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
...and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Battery 13 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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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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Keyboard 15 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal... surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open ...
Keyboard 15 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal... surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open ...
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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 page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. Keyboard 17 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 page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. Keyboard 17 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.
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... your computer). Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the...
... your computer). Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the...
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See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. Failure to do so may result in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. Memory 21 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer.
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. Failure to do so may result in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. Memory 21 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer.
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...page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Optical Drive 23 CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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...: 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 page ...
...page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Optical Drive 23 CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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...: 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 page ...
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... it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive...
... it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive...
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..., see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or...CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is not covered by Dell is already installed. 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
..., see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or...CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is not covered by Dell is already installed. 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
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...antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card Connectors on page 14. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a... source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the system board and replace...
...antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card Connectors on page 14. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a... source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the system board and replace...
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... secure the palm-rest assembly to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws 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...
... secure the palm-rest assembly to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws 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...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery. 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. 7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery. 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. 7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... 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 warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 7 Lift the power button board along with your computer. See "... its cable away from step 3 to servicing 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the...
... 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 warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 7 Lift the power button board along with your computer. See "... its cable away from step 3 to servicing 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the...
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Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. 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 the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 ...
Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. 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 the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 ...
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... drives from the computer base. Hard Drive 37 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page... 9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the new hard...
... drives from the computer base. Hard Drive 37 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page... 9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the new hard...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. ... drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard drive on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the...
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. ... drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard drive on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the...
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... with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Coin-Cell Battery 41 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 page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on...
... with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Coin-Cell Battery 41 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 page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on...