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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 ...
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... until it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any...
... until it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any...
Setup Guide
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...page 70). Disconnect the USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Replace the keyboard, (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device ... - Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). A chip on your device has two USB cables, connect both of them....
...page 70). Disconnect the USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Replace the keyboard, (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device ... - Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). A chip on your device has two USB cables, connect both of them....
Service Guide
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...on your computer). Back 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 your computer, read the safety information that...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ...
...on your computer). Back 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 your computer, read the safety information that...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 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 battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5.
Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 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 battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5.
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... Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Release the camera module from the latches that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the...
... Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Release the camera module from the latches that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. 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. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. 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. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
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... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...
... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...
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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 with your computer. CAUTION: To avoid ... on your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that...
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 with your computer. CAUTION: To avoid ... on your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that...
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... NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). When the processor module is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the triangle on the computer... Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Failure to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Align the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner ...
... NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). When the processor module is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the triangle on the computer... Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Failure to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Align the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner ...
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... additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the your computer model. 8. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The appearance and number of...the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the your computer model. 8. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The appearance and number of...the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to their connectors on the processor heat sink). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Connect the fan cable and display cable to replace it. 1. Failure to do so may vary based on the system board. 3. Route the cables... through the routing guides. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Place the processor heat sink on the your computer model. 4. Back to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to...
... already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to their connectors on the processor heat sink). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Connect the fan cable and display cable to replace it. 1. Failure to do so may vary based on the system board. 3. Route the cables... through the routing guides. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Place the processor heat sink on the your computer model. 4. Back to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to...
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...removing it to the computer. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Place the display assembly in damage to prevent ...bezel. 1. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Remove the display bezel. Route the Mini-Card antenna cable into the routing guide and connect the display cable to ...
...removing it to the computer. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Place the display assembly in damage to prevent ...bezel. 1. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Remove the display bezel. Route the Mini-Card antenna cable into the routing guide and connect the display cable to ...
Service Guide
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...guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the hard-drive connector on your computer). 6. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive. Remove ...of the hard-drive bay. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
...guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the hard-drive connector on your computer). 6. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive. Remove ...of the hard-drive bay. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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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.... 3. Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to the base of the computer...
.... 3. Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard- 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to the base of the computer...
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...Slide the power button module under the latch. 1 screw 3 power button module 2 power button cable 4 latch Replacing the Power Button Module 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.... practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
...Slide the power button module under the latch. 1 screw 3 power button module 2 power button cable 4 latch Replacing the Power Button Module 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.... practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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Adhere the power button cable to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to Contents Page Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). 3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 5. Back to the palm rest. 4.
Adhere the power button cable to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to Contents Page Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). 3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 5. Back to the palm rest. 4.
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...Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest. ...Battery). 3. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing...
...Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest. ...Battery). 3. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing...
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... the keyboard under the three tabs on the keyboard, slide it from the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to disconnect it towards the display. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on...
... the keyboard under the three tabs on the keyboard, slide it from the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to disconnect it towards the display. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on...
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... a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 surface (such as...
... a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 surface (such as...