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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
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11 USB Board 43 Removing the USB Board 43 Replacing the USB Board 44 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 46 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only 47 Removing the Processor Module 47 Replacing the Processor Module 48 14 Hinge Cover 51 Removing the Hinge Cover 51 Replacing the Hinge Cover 53 15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Contents 5
11 USB Board 43 Removing the USB Board 43 Replacing the USB Board 44 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 46 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only 47 Removing the Processor Module 47 Replacing the Processor Module 48 14 Hinge Cover 51 Removing the Hinge Cover 51 Replacing the Hinge Cover 53 15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Contents 5
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Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 Contents
Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 Contents
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... network device. 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Press and eject any connector pins. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in -1 media card reader. 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices. Some cables...
... network device. 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Press and eject any connector pins. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in -1 media card reader. 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices. Some cables...
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6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery.
6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery.
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... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. CAUTION: The keycaps on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the...
... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. CAUTION: The keycaps on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the...
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... by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on each end of memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13, before working inside the computer. See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. Damage due to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the system board. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in...
... by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on each end of memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13, before working inside the computer. See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. Damage due to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the system board. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in...
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... "DIMM B." 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 20 Memory 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector...
... "DIMM B." 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 20 Memory 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector...
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.... Removing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer). Wireless Mini-Card 25 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside...
.... Removing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer). Wireless Mini-Card 25 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside...
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... the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to slide the card into the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into place. Wireless Mini-Card 27 Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in...
... the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to slide the card into the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into place. Wireless Mini-Card 27 Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in...
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... turning on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace the keyboard. Connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. See "Replacing the Keyboard...
... turning on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace the keyboard. Connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. See "Replacing the Keyboard...
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9 Hard Drive 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 connector on your computer). Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: If you need to servicing that shipped with...
9 Hard Drive 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 connector on your computer). Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: If you need to servicing that shipped with...
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... the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the connector on the system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. 1 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from...
... the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the connector on the system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. 1 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from...
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... on the USB board into the slots on the computer base and snap the USB board into place. 3 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board. 4 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to the connector on the USB board. 12 3 1 USB-board cable 3 tabs (2) 2 USB board Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow the procedures in "Replacing the Palm...
... on the USB board into the slots on the computer base and snap the USB board into place. 3 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board. 4 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to the connector on the USB board. 12 3 1 USB-board cable 3 tabs (2) 2 USB board Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow the procedures in "Replacing the Palm...
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Damage due 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 servicing that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to stop. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly...
Damage due 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 servicing that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to stop. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly...
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NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal-cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to bend the pins on the processor module. 6 Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. 3 1 2 1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket Replacing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 48 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal-cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to bend the pins on the processor module. 6 Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. 3 1 2 1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket Replacing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 48 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hinge cover to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery. Hinge Cover 53 Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hinge cover to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery. Hinge Cover 53 Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14.
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... "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 6 Remove the display bezel. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 51. 5 Remove the display assembly. 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 page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from the display cover. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 13, before working...
... "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 6 Remove the display bezel. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 51. 5 Remove the display assembly. 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 page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from the display cover. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 13, before working...
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... servicing that shipped with your warranty. Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Press and eject any installed cards from step 5 to step 6 in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard...
... servicing that shipped with your warranty. Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Press and eject any installed cards from step 5 to step 6 in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard...
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... the computer. See "Entering the Service Tag in -1 media card reader. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 15 Turn on the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in the BIOS" on page 70. CAUTION: Before turning on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure...
... the computer. See "Entering the Service Tag in -1 media card reader. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 15 Turn on the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in the BIOS" on page 70. CAUTION: Before turning on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure...