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...marks and names or their products. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; A00 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make...P08E001 March 2010 Rev. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Coin-Cell Battery...
...marks and names or their products. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; A00 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make...P08E001 March 2010 Rev. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Coin-Cell Battery...
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Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. ... repairs on your computer. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. ... repairs on your computer. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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...3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read... the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...
...3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read... the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...
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... Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off ...Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Before Working Inside...
... Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off ...Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Before Working Inside...
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...file downloads to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Click Enter a Service Tag. If you have your desktop. Click Confirm. 5. Select the product model number in the... the menu. d. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on the screen. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click BIOS. 6. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your computer's Service ...
...file downloads to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Click Enter a Service Tag. If you have your desktop. Click Confirm. 5. Select the product model number in the... the menu. d. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on the screen. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click BIOS. 6. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your computer's Service ...
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...to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is already installed. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. ... (such as a connector on your computer). Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is already installed. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. ... (such as a connector on your computer). Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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.../regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Camera Module 1. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
.../regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Camera Module 1. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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... safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (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 your computer. Follow the...computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Use a plastic scribe to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
... safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (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 your computer. Follow the...computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Use a plastic scribe to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Loosen the two captive screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base and gently snap...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Failure to do so may result...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Loosen the two captive screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base and gently snap...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Failure to do so may result...
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...1. Follow the instructions from step 3 to bend the pins on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...5. Follow the instructions in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise...
...1. Follow the instructions from step 3 to bend the pins on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...5. Follow the instructions in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise...
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...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Loosen the captive screws that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure...computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Loosen the captive screws that thermal conductivity is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure...computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ... on the daughter board out of the slots on the daughter board with your computer. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Replacing the System Board. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...
...Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ... on the daughter board out of the slots on the daughter board with your computer. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Replacing the System Board. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...
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... on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Damage due to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...that secure the display assembly to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from step 4 to the computer base. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
... on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Damage due to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...that secure the display assembly to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from step 4 to the computer base. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your... step 4 to servicing that secure the processor fan to the computer base. 11. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your... step 4 to servicing that secure the processor fan to the computer base. 11. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
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... store it in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Lift the hard-drive assembly off your computer). WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the ... the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the computer base. 5. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
... store it in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Lift the hard-drive assembly off your computer). WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the ... the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the computer base. 5. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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... practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that secure the middle cover to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
... practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that secure the middle cover to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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...Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board off the computer base. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the processor fan (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com.... Lift the I /O Board 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. For additional ...
...Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board off the computer base. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the processor fan (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com.... Lift the I /O Board 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. For additional ...
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 a connector on ...
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 a connector on ...
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...the Optical Drive). 4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... on the system board. 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). For additional safety best practices...
...the Optical Drive). 4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... on the system board. 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). For additional safety best practices...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...the system board. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on your warranty. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. ...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...the system board. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on your warranty. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. ...