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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is released from the tabs on 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. 3. Snap the ...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is released from the tabs on 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. 3. Snap the ...
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...disconnect the cable. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. As you connect a cable, ensure that the following safety ... connector on the cable itself. Back 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 removing and installing components in your own personal safety. If...
...disconnect the cable. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. As you connect a cable, ensure that the following safety ... connector on the cable itself. Back 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 removing and installing components in your own personal safety. If...
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... 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 ...connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
... 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 ...connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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... Camera Module 1. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. 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...the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off the metallic tape that secure it. 13. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information,...
... Camera Module 1. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. 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...the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off the metallic tape that secure it. 13. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information,...
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...keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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... Removing the Base Cover). 4. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Lift the Media Card Reader board out of the computer...
...keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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... Removing the Base Cover). 4. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Lift the Media Card Reader board out of the computer...
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... on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions from the slot on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no ...cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps into place. 4. 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.
... on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions from the slot on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no ...cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps into place. 4. 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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...the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure 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 safety...unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor module. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer...
...the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure 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 safety...unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor module. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer...
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...Heat Sink 1. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer...shipped with your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before ...
...Heat Sink 1. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer...shipped with your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before ...
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..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). 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 secure... the display assembly to the computer base. 12. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on each...
..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). 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 secure... the display assembly to the computer base. 12. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on each...
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...on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove ... your warranty. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer). 8. 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 that shipped...
...on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove ... your warranty. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer). 8. 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 that shipped...
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...). Replace the battery (see Removing the Middle Cover). 5. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the I/O board with your computer. Remove the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery...
...). Replace the battery (see Removing the Middle Cover). 5. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the I/O board with your computer. Remove the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery...
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...pry and lift the keyboard to servicing that secures the keyboard to replace. 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...remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard 1. CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming...
...pry and lift the keyboard to servicing that secures the keyboard to replace. 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...remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard 1. CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming...
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... Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Use your computer. 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... in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM connectors, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can increase your...
... Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Use your computer. 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... in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM connectors, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can increase your...
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... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the...the keyboard (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 ...
... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the...the keyboard (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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... Damage due to servicing that shipped with locking tabs; 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 your computer, read the ...safety information that both connectors are disconnecting this type of the computer when it in on the cable itself. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
... Damage due to servicing that shipped with locking tabs; 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 your computer, read the ...safety information that both connectors are disconnecting this type of the computer when it in on the cable itself. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Replace the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. ...For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Base Cover). 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 ...
... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Replace the base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. ...For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Base Cover). 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 ...
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...the four rubber screw caps that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing... the Palm Rest 1. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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. Remove the battery (see Removing...
...the four rubber screw caps that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing... the Palm Rest 1. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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. Remove the battery (see Removing...
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Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 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 touching an unpainted metal ...wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified 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 ...
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 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 touching an unpainted metal ...wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified 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 ...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Make note of the speaker cable routing and lift the speakers along with the latches on the computer, replace all screws and ... Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 17 in place. 3. Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Make note of the speaker cable routing and lift the speakers along with the latches on the computer, replace all screws and ... Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 17 in place. 3. Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To...
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...3 screws (2) 4 Media Card Reader board cable connector CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. 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 the ...For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Mini-Card). 10. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside...
...3 screws (2) 4 Media Card Reader board cable connector CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. 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 the ...For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Mini-Card). 10. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside...