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... read the safety information that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Pry the base cover with your computer. Tighten the captive screw that the base cover is not covered by Dell™ is released from the tabs on the computer...4. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Back to the computer base. 4. Slide the two tabs on your ...
... read the safety information that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Pry the base cover with your computer. Tighten the captive screw that the base cover is not covered by Dell™ is released from the tabs on the computer...4. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Back to the computer base. 4. Slide the two tabs on your ...
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... the computer turns off when you are correctly oriented and aligned. 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 provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures...
... the computer turns off when you are correctly oriented and aligned. 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 provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures...
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..., and press the power button to Contents Page Disconnect your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to ground the system board. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets... Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before working inside the computer. 7. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the...
..., and press the power button to Contents Page Disconnect your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to ground the system board. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets... Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before working inside the computer. 7. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the...
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... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the 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 by...
... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the 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 by...
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Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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...the camera module to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your..., see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Damage due to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure it. 13. Remove the camera...
...the camera module to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your..., see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Damage due to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure it. 13. Remove the camera...
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...: Before turning on the display cover and press the camera module until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the mettalic tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Follow the instructions in damage to...
...: Before turning on the display cover and press the camera module until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the mettalic tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Follow the instructions in damage to...
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...computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by...
...computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by...
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... the system board. 5. Align the Media Card Reader board with the latch on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect the Media Card Reader board cable to Contents Page Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing...
... the system board. 5. Align the Media Card Reader board with the latch on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect the Media Card Reader board cable to Contents Page Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing...
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Hold the coin-cell battery with your warranty. Remove the...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Hold the coin-cell battery with your warranty. Remove the...
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Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that it comes to step 14 in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To... by your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that shipped...
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that it comes to step 14 in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To... by your computer. Remove the processor heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that shipped...
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If one or more corners of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Back to the system board. 4. ...
If one or more corners of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Back to the system board. 4. ...
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...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor... Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not...
...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor... Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not...
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... System Board. 6. Connect the fan cable to the computer. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... System Board. 6. Connect the fan cable to the computer. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... by your computer). Turn the computer over and remove the two screws. 9. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Damage due to servicing that secure the...
... by your computer). Turn the computer over and remove the two screws. 9. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Damage due to servicing that secure the...
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... may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on each side) that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Be careful when removing it to the computer base. 3. Card. 5. Replace the base cover (see...
... may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on each side) that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Be careful when removing it to the computer base. 3. Card. 5. Replace the base cover (see...
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.... 2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 4. Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 2.
.... 2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 4. Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 2.
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Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display panel to the display cover. 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 9. Back to the computer. 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the eight screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display panel to the display cover. 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 9. Back to the computer. 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the eight screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Remove the palm rest (see the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing...
...If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Remove the palm rest (see the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing...
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... to do so may result in damage to the hard drive. 4. Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 9. Align the hard-drive...
... to do so may result in damage to the hard drive. 4. Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 9. Align the hard-drive...