Dell Inspiron M5040 Support Question
Dell Inspiron M5040 Support Question
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Question posted by wtcobra on August 27th, 2014
How Do I Turn On The Dell Inspiron M5040 Wireless
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 25th, 2014 4:55 AM
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According to the quick start guide, you can turn the wireless on or off by pressing Fn and F2. If you need a copy of the quick start guide, you can download it here.
Related Dell Inspiron M5040 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/ 15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Regulatory model: P18F
Regulatory type: P18F001; P18F003 P18F002;
Owners Manual - Page 2
.... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING indicates a ...
Owners Manual - Page 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 ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
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 ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... 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...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...you shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . 1
Before You Begin
This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components ...8226; 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...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...computer and all attached devices.
Some cables have connectors with care. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on your computer, read the safety information that both connectors...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... attached devices from your computer.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power
button to ground the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13...
Owners Manual - Page 13
....
Battery
13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 4 Slide and hold the battery release latch in "Before You Begin" on your computer). CAUTION...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...consuming to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard
15 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" ...The keycaps on page 13. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... 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
Owners Manual - Page 25
... slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. NOTE: Depending on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Mini-Card
1 Follow the...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.
28
Wireless Mini-Card
CAUTION: Before turning on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
Antenna Cable Color...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 29. 4 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 5 Remove the screw that secures the...remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...
Owners Manual - Page 37
...removing the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on your computer). Exercise care when handling the hard ... Remove the battery.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on 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 not covered by your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal...
Owners Manual - Page 48
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. NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal-cooling ...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... four corners are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
49 NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle... "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 14.
When the processor module is properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with...
Owners Manual - Page 50
50
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
Owners Manual - Page 71
...is located on the screen. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag.... d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list.
To flash the BIOS:
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of your desktop...
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