Setup Guide
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...Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell... DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory ...
...Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell... DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory ...
Setup Guide
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... over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions...
... over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions...
Setup Guide
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... that was running when the message appeared. CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Hard-disk drive read failure - Replace the keyboard, (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 49 The computer failed to resolve the issue. Possible...
... that was running when the message appeared. CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Hard-disk drive read failure - Replace the keyboard, (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 49 The computer failed to resolve the issue. Possible...
Service Guide
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... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside...
... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Guide
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 4. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 4. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
Service Guide
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... the camera module under the latches until it to the display cover. 8. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 6. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
... the camera module under the latches until it to the display cover. 8. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 6. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. 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 palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Back to the computer. 5.
Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. 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 palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Back to the computer. 5.
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... and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Slide the coin...
... and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Slide the coin...
Service Guide
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... using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the instructions in your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it...to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
... using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the instructions in your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it...to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
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... not seated properly. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to illustrate proper installation. 1. If one or more corners of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.... CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the computer. 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in damage to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 3.
... not seated properly. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to illustrate proper installation. 1. If one or more corners of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.... CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the computer. 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in damage to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 3.
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... NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer model. 8. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the your computer. Remove the palm rest...(see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Make a note of the processor heat sink. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink...
... NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer model. 8. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the your computer. Remove the palm rest...(see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Make a note of the processor heat sink. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink...
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... processor heat sink). Back to the processor heat sink. 6. Place the processor heat sink on the your computer model. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Route the cables through the routing guides. Replace the adhesive tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions in sequential order (indicated on...
... processor heat sink). Back to the processor heat sink. 6. Place the processor heat sink on the your computer model. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Route the cables through the routing guides. Replace the adhesive tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions in sequential order (indicated on...
Service Guide
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... and connect the display cable to the computer. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the base of the display bezel. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Display Bezel Removing...Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Place the display assembly in damage to the connector on the Mini-Card. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). ...
... and connect the display cable to the computer. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the base of the display bezel. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Display Bezel Removing...Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Place the display assembly in damage to the connector on the Mini-Card. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). ...
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...system board, remove the main battery (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: ...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. Remove the palm rest (see the...
...system board, remove the main battery (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: ...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. Remove the palm rest (see the...
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... . drive to Contents Page Back to the base of the computer. 5. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the computer. 8. Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- Install the drivers and utilities...
... . drive to Contents Page Back to the base of the computer. 5. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the computer. 8. Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- Install the drivers and utilities...
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... Battery). 3. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing...
... Battery). 3. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 5. 3. Adhere the power button cable to the computer. Back to the palm rest. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to Contents Page
Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 5. 3. Adhere the power button cable to the computer. Back to the palm rest. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to Contents Page
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...the keyboard to the computer base. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. Pry and lift the keyboard to replace. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. Turn the...up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your ...
...the keyboard to the computer base. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. Pry and lift the keyboard to replace. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. Turn the...up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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...computer base. 7. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Without pulling hard on the keyboard, slide it from the connector on the system board. 9. Slide the five tabs at the ... turning on the connector latch to disconnect it towards the display. 8. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 5. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 1 keyboard tabs (5) 3 connector latch 2 keyboard...
...computer base. 7. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Without pulling hard on the keyboard, slide it from the connector on the system board. 9. Slide the five tabs at the ... turning on the connector latch to disconnect it towards the display. 8. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 5. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 1 keyboard tabs (5) 3 connector latch 2 keyboard...
Service Guide
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... service technician should perform repairs on the battery bay. 3. Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. Removing the Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... service technician should perform repairs on the battery bay. 3. Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. Removing the Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer...