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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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... (including the AC adapter). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 Slide and lift the battery out of the procedures in this section,... follow the safety instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off ...
... (including the AC adapter). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 Slide and lift the battery out of the procedures in this section,... follow the safety instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off ...
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... POST. Keyboard failure - No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure. Hard-disk drive failure - Replace the keyboard, (see "Contacting Dell" on your device has two USB cables, connect both of them. 49 Your USB...
... POST. Keyboard failure - No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure. Hard-disk drive failure - Replace the keyboard, (see "Contacting Dell" on your device has two USB cables, connect both of them. 49 Your USB...
Service Guide
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..., remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1....is fully seated. 3. 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 ...
..., remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1....is fully seated. 3. 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 ...
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4. Replace the battery (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. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
4. Replace the battery (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. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
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... it to the display cover. 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off...a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. 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 ...
... it to the display cover. 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off...a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. 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 Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Back to the computer.
Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Back to the computer.
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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. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by...
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. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by...
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... Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the palm rest (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-...To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 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...
... Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the palm rest (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-...To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 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...
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... affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to the system board. 4. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the ... then insert the processor module. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Failure to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in Before ...
... affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to the system board. 4. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the ... then insert the processor module. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Failure to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in Before ...
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...on the system board. 1 processor heat sink 3 display cable connector 2 fan cable connector 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the fan cable and the display cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically touching an ...). Follow 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 that ...
...on the system board. 1 processor heat sink 3 display cable connector 2 fan cable connector 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the fan cable and the display cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically touching an ...). Follow 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 that ...
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...computer. NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the system board. 5. Replace the adhesive tape that secures the display cable to replace it. 1. Place the processor heat sink on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: ... This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to the processor heat sink. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may vary based on the processor heat sink). Follow the instructions in sequential order (indicated on the...
...computer. NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the system board. 5. Replace the adhesive tape that secures the display cable to replace it. 1. Place the processor heat sink on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: ... This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to the processor heat sink. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may vary based on the processor heat sink). Follow the instructions in sequential order (indicated on the...
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...the connector on the Mini-Card. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the base of the display bezel. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Be careful when ... display assembly 3 display cable 2 screws (2) 4 Mini-Card antenna cable Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the two screws (one on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display assembly to the computer. Route...
...the connector on the Mini-Card. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the base of the display bezel. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Be careful when ... display assembly 3 display cable 2 screws (2) 4 Mini-Card antenna cable Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the two screws (one on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display assembly to the computer. Route...
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...your computer. Remove the keyboard (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) before removing the hard drive. Follow the instructions in Sleep state....the new hard drive. Slide the hard drive away from sources other than Dell. Back 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 ...
...your computer. Remove the keyboard (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) before removing the hard drive. Follow the instructions in Sleep state....the new hard drive. Slide the hard drive away from sources other than Dell. Back 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 ...
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Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . drive to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . ...
Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . drive to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . ...
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... off the palm rest. 8. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove the screw that shipped with the screw hole on your warranty...latch and align the screw hole on your computer. 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 that secures...
... off the palm rest. 8. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove the screw that shipped with the screw hole on your warranty...latch and align the screw hole on your computer. 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 that secures...
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Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 3. Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 4. Adhere the power button cable to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the palm rest. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to the computer.
Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 3. Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 4. Adhere the power button cable to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the palm rest. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to the computer.
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on your computer). Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing... the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to replace. CAUTION: Only...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on your computer). Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing... the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to replace. CAUTION: Only...
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Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the system board. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Without pulling hard on the keyboard, slide it from the connector on the palm rest. 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Slide the ... into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard under the three tabs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the keyboard off...
Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the system board. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Without pulling hard on the keyboard, slide it from the connector on the palm rest. 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Slide the ... into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard under the three tabs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the keyboard off...
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... of the battery bay. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1. Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Slide the battery into place. 4. Slide the battery lock latch to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before...
... of the battery bay. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1. Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Slide the battery into place. 4. Slide the battery lock latch to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before...