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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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... computer from potential damage and to open programs before you are using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. The computer turns off . Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer). Turning Off... Hold a component such as a connector on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... computer from potential damage and to open programs before you are using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. The computer turns off . Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer). Turning Off... Hold a component such as a connector on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your warranty. The oils in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the... transfer areas on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 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 their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts....
...working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your warranty. The oils in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the... transfer areas on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 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 their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts....
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CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 48 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal-cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to bend the pins on the processor module. 6 Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. 3 1 2 1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket Replacing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 48 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal-cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to bend the pins on the processor module. 6 Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. 3 1 2 1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket Replacing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
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... properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) 49 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. See "Replacing the Battery" on page...
... properly seated, all screws and ensure that aligns with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) 49 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. See "Replacing the Battery" on page...
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... an angle and release the connectors on the system board from the connectors on page 47. 11 Remove the Mini-Card. 10 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor Module" on the system board. 4 3 2 1 1 speakers cable 3 microphone cable 2 USB-board cable 4 AC-adapter cable 13 Remove the two screws that secure the...
... an angle and release the connectors on the system board from the connectors on page 47. 11 Remove the Mini-Card. 10 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor Module" on the system board. 4 3 2 1 1 speakers cable 3 microphone cable 2 USB-board cable 4 AC-adapter cable 13 Remove the two screws that secure the...
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... the system board. 5 Replace the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 48. 7 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 27. 6 Replace the processor. System Board 69 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39...
... the system board. 5 Replace the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 48. 7 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 27. 6 Replace the processor. System Board 69 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39...