Dell Inspiron N5010 Support Question
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Question posted by smay4boz on May 19th, 2014
Dell Inspiron M5010 Wont Turn On Orange Light
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on July 17th, 2014 10:57 AM
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Often when a laptop won't power on, it's because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or the motherboard.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Dell Inspiron N5010 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
...of batteries may be allowed. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager
You can leave the battery in the computer for your laptop computer from the electrical outlet ...Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
...lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems.
See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
With the Dell...include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
...power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on .
- Power Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the... and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet ...
Setup Guide - Page 82
....
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model
Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010
System Chipset
Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M
Processor
Inspiron N5010
Inspiron M5010
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium®
AMD Athlon...
Service Manual - Page 1
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive... claiming the marks and names or their products. A01
Information in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of these materials in this document to refer...
Service Manual - Page 2
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tabs (2)
3
captive screw
2
base cover
Replacing the Base Cover
1. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base.
5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) ...instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual - Page 4
... screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by ...on a card. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual ...
Service Manual - Page 6
Turn on the screen. b. A list of the menu. The File Download window appears. 6. The file icon appears on ...on your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
1. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your desktop. Click Download ...
Service Manual - Page 7
... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
Service Manual - Page 9
...Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...base cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 11
... your computer). Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery).
3.
Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Back to Contents Page
Media Card Reader Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
Service Manual - Page 13
...). Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...-cell battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working...
Service Manual - Page 14
...the instructions in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw.
Follow the instructions from step 3 to bend the pins on your...heat transfer areas on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual - Page 18
...). 4. Turn the computer over and remove the two screws.
9. Remove the four screws (two on the system board and remove it from the Mini-Card. 10. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5.
Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service...
Service Manual - Page 23
...6. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing... (see Removing the Base Cover).
4. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working...
Service Manual - Page 26
...do so may result in Before You Begin.
2. Back to Contents Page
I/O Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board
WARNING: Before working inside the... base.
1
I/O board
Replacing the I /O Board
1. CAUTION: Before turning on your warranty. Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. Remove the battery (see ...
Service Manual - Page 28
... base cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the ...Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 7. Press the keyboard and slide it from the tabs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010...
Service Manual - Page 33
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover ...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Turn...
Service Manual - Page 43
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Back to Contents Page
Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your...
Service Manual - Page 44
... the instructions from step 6 to step 17 in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and place the speakers in Before You Begin. 2. Failure to do... the main battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page
Speakers
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside the...
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