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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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.... Damage due to ensure your own personal safety. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Hold a component such as a connector on the locking tabs ...before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets. 10 Before You Begin CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on page 9...
.... Damage due to ensure your own personal safety. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Hold a component such as a connector on the locking tabs ...before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets. 10 Before You Begin CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on page 9...
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... using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 2 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 connector on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock...
... using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 2 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 connector on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock...
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.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming... to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that shipped...
.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming... to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that shipped...
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... You can be accessed from the bottom of the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 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 your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board...
... You can be accessed from the bottom of the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 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 your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board...
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... Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that shipped with 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 page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To...
... Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that shipped with 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 page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To...
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...see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Wireless Mini-Card 25 CAUTION: Only ... warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13, before working inside the computer. NOTE: Depending on... with your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
...see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Wireless Mini-Card 25 CAUTION: Only ... warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13, before working inside the computer. NOTE: Depending on... with your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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... WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with 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 page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to...
... WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with 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 page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to...
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...with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29. 4 Turn the... the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 6 Push and release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Power Button Board 35 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
...with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29. 4 Turn the... the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 6 Push and release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Power Button Board 35 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
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...instructions in Sleep state. WARNING: If you need 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 install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 13. 3 Remove the two ...handling the hard drive. 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). Do not remove the hard drive while the ...
...instructions in Sleep state. WARNING: If you need 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 install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 13. 3 Remove the two ...handling the hard drive. 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). Do not remove the hard drive while the ...
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.../regulatory_compliance. 10 Coin-Cell 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 connector on the system board. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, ...
.../regulatory_compliance. 10 Coin-Cell 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 connector on the system board. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, ...
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Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. USB Board 43 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. USB Board 43 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 CAUTION... your warranty. 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 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 the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the four captive screws that...
Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 CAUTION... your warranty. 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 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 the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the four captive screws that...
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...-Rest Assembly" on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the...
...-Rest Assembly" on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the...
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... see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the computer base. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 14 Hinge Cover 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 page 9....
... see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the computer base. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 14 Hinge Cover 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 page 9....
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4 Turn the computer over. 5 Pry the hinge cover off the computer base. 1 52 Hinge Cover
4 Turn the computer over. 5 Pry the hinge cover off the computer base. 1 52 Hinge Cover
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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. 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. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage 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. 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. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery.
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... due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 15 Display 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 warranty.
... due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 15 Display 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 warranty.
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4 Follow the instructions from the connector on page 29. 5 Remove the hinge cover. See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 51. 6 Disconnect the display cable from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system board. 56 Display
4 Follow the instructions from the connector on page 29. 5 Remove the hinge cover. See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 51. 6 Disconnect the display cable from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system board. 56 Display
