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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
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
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10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 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 Contents 5
10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 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 Contents 5
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... devices. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3 Disconnect all telephone or... cards from the 3-in on the cable itself. CAUTION: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from your warranty.
... devices. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3 Disconnect all telephone or... cards from the 3-in on the cable itself. CAUTION: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from your warranty.
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Damage due to the unlock position until it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to servicing that shipped with your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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...
Damage due to the unlock position until it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to servicing that shipped with your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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...
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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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... tabs that secure the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Keyboard 15 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest and ease the keyboard... up until it clears off the palm rest. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before...
... tabs that secure the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Keyboard 15 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest and ease the keyboard... up until it clears off the palm rest. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before...
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Keyboard 17 Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 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 system board. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
Keyboard 17 Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 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 system board. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
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... metal surface (such as a connector on your computer warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that ... increase your computer memory by your computer. Memory 19 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on page 9. 2 Remove the...
... metal surface (such as a connector on your computer warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that ... increase your computer memory by your computer. Memory 19 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on page 9. 2 Remove the...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. Memory 21 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing 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.
Failure to do so may result in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. Memory 21 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing 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.
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... on the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to release it from the optical-drive compartment. 6 Slide the optical drive ...perform repairs on your computer. 5 Optical 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). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to...
... on the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to release it from the optical-drive compartment. 6 Slide the optical drive ...perform repairs on your computer. 5 Optical 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). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to...
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... it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery.
... it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery.
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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. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. Your...25 Removing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your warranty. 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. Your...25 Removing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your warranty. 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING...
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Connectors on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace the keyboard. NOTE: ... so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 7 Replace the...
Connectors on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace the keyboard. NOTE: ... so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 7 Replace the...
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...that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer...). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...
...that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer...). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...
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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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 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.
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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 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.
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... along 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. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. Power Button Board 35 Removing...Remove 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 warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...
... along 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. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. Power Button Board 35 Removing...Remove 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 warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...
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... button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 4 Turn the...
... button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 4 Turn the...
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...hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive 37 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: If you remove the hard...drive from the computer base. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the two screws from the computer when the drive is On or in "Before You Begin"...
...hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive 37 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: If you remove the hard...drive from the computer base. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the two screws from the computer when the drive is On or in "Before You Begin"...
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... to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. 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 the system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Hard Drive ...
... to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. 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 the system board. 5 Follow the instructions from its packaging. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Hard Drive ...
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... should perform repairs on your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on the system board. 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 ... 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. Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29. ...
... should perform repairs on your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on the system board. 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 ... 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. Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29. ...
