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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... increase the risk of the battery bay. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin...
... increase the risk of the battery bay. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 36 Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin...
Setup Guide
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... or at support.dell.com/manuals). Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). USB over current error - Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide available... or loose cable. Hard-disk drive read failure - A chip on page 70). Replace the keyboard, (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your device has two USB cables, connect both of them. 49 CMOS checksum...
... or at support.dell.com/manuals). Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). USB over current error - Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide available... or loose cable. Hard-disk drive read failure - A chip on page 70). Replace the keyboard, (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your device has two USB cables, connect both of them. 49 CMOS checksum...
Service Guide
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... 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by... help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, it is already installed. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin....
... 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by... help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, it is already installed. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin....
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Back to the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 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
Back to the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 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
Service Guide
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... unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. 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 is not ...practices information, see Removing the Display Bezel). 7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Release the camera module from the latches that secure it is not covered by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Slide the camera module under the latches until it to...
... unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. 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 is not ...practices information, see Removing the Display Bezel). 7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Release the camera module from the latches that secure it is not covered by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Slide the camera module under the latches until it to...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. 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. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. 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. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
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... the slot and press it gently until it snaps into place. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
... the slot and press it gently until it snaps into place. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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...on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: To avoid damage to ...the Processor Module 1. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
...on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: To avoid damage to ...the Processor Module 1. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
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... and ensure that aligns with documentation to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to illustrate proper installation. 1. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the module are...not seated properly. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). If one or more corners of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Failure to the system board. ...
... and ensure that aligns with documentation to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to illustrate proper installation. 1. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the module are...not seated properly. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). If one or more corners of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Failure to the system board. ...
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...that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before disconnecting the cables. 6. NOTE: Make a note of the cable routing before working inside the... 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...
...that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before disconnecting the cables. 6. NOTE: Make a note of the cable routing before working inside the... 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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... screws on the processor heat sink may result in damage to the computer. Replace the adhesive tape that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it. 1. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. Failure to ...NOTE: This procedure assumes that secures the display cable to the processor heat sink. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to Contents Page Follow the instructions in sequential order (indicated ...
... screws on the processor heat sink may result in damage to the computer. Replace the adhesive tape that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it. 1. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. Failure to ...NOTE: This procedure assumes that secures the display cable to the processor heat sink. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to Contents Page Follow the instructions in sequential order (indicated ...
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... into the routing guide and connect the display cable to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. 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 base. 3. Place...Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Remove the display bezel. 1 display assembly 3 display cable 2 screws (2) 4 Mini-Card antenna cable Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery).
... into the routing guide and connect the display cable to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. 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 base. 3. Place...Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Remove the display bezel. 1 display assembly 3 display cable 2 screws (2) 4 Mini-Card antenna cable Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery).
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... Hard Drive 1. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. 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 information that shipped...
... Hard Drive 1. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. 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 information that shipped...
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... Palm Rest). 6. Back to the base of the computer. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the...
... Palm Rest). 6. Back to the base of the computer. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the...
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... best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift and slide the power button module from under the latch and align the screw hole on the palm rest. 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...
... best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift and slide the power button module from under the latch and align the screw hole on the palm rest. 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...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Back to the computer. Adhere the power button cable to the palm rest. 4. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to the palm rest. 5.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Back to the computer. Adhere the power button cable to the palm rest. 4. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to the palm rest. 5.
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.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5. 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...
.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5. 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...
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... connector latch and pull the keyboard cable to disconnect it towards the display. 8. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the keyboard, slide it ... connector 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. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Gently press around the edges of the keyboard into the connector on the system board and ...
... connector latch and pull the keyboard cable to disconnect it towards the display. 8. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the keyboard, slide it ... connector 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. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Gently press around the edges of the keyboard into the connector on the system board and ...
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...the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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...
...the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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...