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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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Replacing the Optical Drive 24 6 Wireless Mini-Card 25 Removing the Mini-Card 25 Replacing the Mini-Card 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 4 Contents
Replacing the Optical Drive 24 6 Wireless Mini-Card 25 Removing the Mini-Card 25 Replacing the Mini-Card 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 4 Contents
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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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...computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is completed. 3 Ensure that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open... tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click ...
...computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is completed. 3 Ensure that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open... tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click ...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
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... read the safety information 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 secure the keyboard to replace. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...repairs on your computer. 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 ...
... read the safety information 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 secure the keyboard to replace. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...repairs on your computer. 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 ...
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Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace.
Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace.
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Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board.
Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board.
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... the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into place. 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 labeled "DIMM A" before you do...
... the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into place. 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 labeled "DIMM A" before you do...
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... Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Memory 21 Failure to do so may result in the computer: Click Start &#...61614;Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. As the computer boots, it detects the...
... Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Memory 21 Failure to do so may result in the computer: Click Start &#...61614;Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. As the computer boots, it detects the...
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... Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the ...optical drive into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24.
... Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the ...optical drive into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24.
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Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the system-board. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables ...
Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the system-board. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables ...
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NOTE: If you are installing. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing a Mini-Card from a... source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Connectors...
NOTE: If you are installing. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing a Mini-Card from a... source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Connectors...
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... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly See "Removing the Power Button Board" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into... touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 5 Replace the two screws on page 35. 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 9 Remove the power button board.
... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly See "Removing the Power Button Board" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into... touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 5 Replace the two screws on page 35. 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 9 Remove the power button board.
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Palm-Rest Assembly 33 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery. 7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Palm-Rest Assembly 33 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery. 7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Using the alignment post, place the power button board on the palm rest assembly and snap it into place. 3 Replace the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 4 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to ...step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board
...Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Using the alignment post, place the power button board on the palm rest assembly and snap it into place. 3 Replace the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 4 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to ...step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board
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... battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 39 Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard ... system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. 1 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14.
... battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 39 Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard ... system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. 1 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14.
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... screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side ...
... screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side ...
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...the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to the connector on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 44 USB Board See "Replacing the Battery" 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 "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the connectors on ...
...the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to the connector on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 44 USB Board See "Replacing the Battery" 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 "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the connectors on ...
