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.../manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010 System Chipset Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57 Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M Processor Inspiron N5010 Inspiron M5010 Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium® AMD Athlon...
.../manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010 System Chipset Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57 Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M Processor Inspiron N5010 Inspiron M5010 Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium® AMD Athlon...
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... Information in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or...; and is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card...
... Information in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or...; and is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card...
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.... 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the base cover off the computer base. 1 tabs (2) 3 captive screw 2 base cover Replacing the Base Cover ...your computer. Loosen the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the 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 ...
.... 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the base cover off the computer base. 1 tabs (2) 3 captive screw 2 base cover Replacing the Base Cover ...your computer. Loosen the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the 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 ...
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...Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its edges or by its pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the...press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for ...
...Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its edges or by its pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the...press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for ...
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...'s Service Tag: a. The file icon appears on the screen. Go to download the latest BIOS file. b. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Turn on your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS ... model number in the Select Your Product Family list. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual 1. Back to Contents Page Select the type of the menu. NOTE: If you do not have your desktop. 7.
...'s Service Tag: a. The file icon appears on the screen. Go to download the latest BIOS file. b. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Turn on your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS ... model number in the Select Your Product Family list. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual 1. Back to Contents Page Select the type of the menu. NOTE: If you do not have your desktop. 7.
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...the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. 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 the... safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
...the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. 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 the... safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
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... Cover). 4. Peel off the display cover. 1 latches (2) 2 camera module 3 metallic tape 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 safety information that ... Palm Rest). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the camera ...
... Cover). 4. Peel off the display cover. 1 latches (2) 2 camera module 3 metallic tape 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 safety information that ... Palm Rest). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the camera ...
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...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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ...
...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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ...
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... the instructions from step 3 to step 14 in Replacing the System Board. 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. CAUTION:...). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back 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.
... the instructions from step 3 to step 14 in Replacing the System Board. 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. CAUTION:...). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Back 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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...Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ..., press to apply slight pressure 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 center of the thermal pads. For additional safety best practices information...
...Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ..., press to apply slight pressure 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 center of the thermal pads. For additional safety best practices information...
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...your computer. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on the processor heat ... to the system board. 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 model. 6. Follow...
...your computer. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on the processor heat ... to the system board. 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 model. 6. Follow...
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... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ... computer. Lift and remove the display assembly out of the computer base. 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 ...
... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ... computer. Lift and remove the display assembly out of the computer base. 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 ...
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.... Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see ...Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. 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...
.... Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see ...Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. 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...
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... damage to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. Replace the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by your computer. ...Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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 your computer, read the safety information ...
... damage to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. Replace the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by your computer. ...Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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 your computer, read the safety information ...
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...surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE:... easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. CAUTION: The keycaps on the palm rest. 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 ...
...surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE:... easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. CAUTION: The keycaps on the palm rest. 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 ...
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...connectors, install a memory module in your Setup Guide for information on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer). Damage due to carefully spread apart ...
...connectors, install a memory module in your Setup Guide for information on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer). Damage due to carefully spread apart ...
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...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Removing the Middle Cover 1. For additional safety best practices information...). 8. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Removing the Middle Cover 1. For additional safety best practices information...). 8. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside ... drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is already installed. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. 8. Remove...
...evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside ... drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is already installed. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. 8. Remove...
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... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it is not covered by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 4. Replace the screw that ...the Optical Drive 1. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it is not covered by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 4. Replace the screw that ...the Optical Drive 1. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... rest to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
... rest to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...