Dell INSPIRON 15 Support Question
Dell INSPIRON 15 Support Question
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Question posted by hilkedann on July 29th, 2014
Orange Flashing Light
there are 5 light on the left side of my laptop . normally they are blue when computer is on now the centre one flashes orange 4 times then blue once ? what does that mean - what should i do ??
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Related Dell INSPIRON 15 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/ 15-N5050/3520
Owner's Manual
Regulatory model: P18F
Regulatory type: P18F001; P18F003 P18F002;
Owners Manual - Page 2
...®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed.
P18F002; Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
Owners Manual - Page 3
Contents
1 Before You Begin 9
Recommended Tools 9
Turning Off Your Computer 10
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
Contents
3
Owners Manual - Page 5
... 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...
Owners Manual - Page 6
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 ... 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
Owners Manual - Page 15
...3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3
Keyboard
WARNING... computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. Keyboard
15
Owners Manual - Page 16
... on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace.
Owners Manual - Page 19
.... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Removing the Memory Module(s)
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on your
computer warranty.
See "Removing the Battery...
Owners Manual - Page 23
.... Optical Drive
23 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... due to servicing that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15.
4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth...
Owners Manual - Page 30
4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the two screws on the system board and remove the cables.
30
Palm-Rest Assembly
CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
Owners Manual - Page 39
... Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
3 Place the hard drive on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the connector on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest
Assembly" on...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. The oils in your computer. 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 ...touch the heat transfer areas on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47
Owners Manual - Page 48
... the Processor Module
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped.
48
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up.
Owners Manual - Page 49
... Assembly" on page 46. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the system board. 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
49
Owners Manual - Page 50
50
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
Owners Manual - Page 55
... page 13, before working inside the computer.
Display
55 Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. 15
Display
WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
Owners Manual - Page 67
... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15.
5 Remove the memory module(s).
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13.
4 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on...
Owners Manual - Page 71
...icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the
downloaded BIOS update file. To flash the BIOS:
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to your computer's Service Tag in ... file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag:
a Click Enter a Tag.
Flashing the BIOS
71 e Click Confirm.
4 A list of the menu. c Select the product brand in the Select...
Owners Manual - Page 72
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
72
Flashing the BIOS
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