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Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card ... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Regulatory model: P10F series Regulatory type: P10F001; P10F002 2011 - 04 Rev....
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...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Battery).... that shipped with your fingers and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back 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. CAUTION: To help ...
...an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Battery).... that shipped with your fingers and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back 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. CAUTION: To help ...
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... Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. 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...
... Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. 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...
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... do not have your desktop. 7. Click Confirm. 4. The File Download window appears. 6. b. b. c. Click BIOS. 5. Go to your computer's Service Tag: a. The file downloads to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to download the latest BIOS file. d. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual 1.
... do not have your desktop. 7. Click Confirm. 4. The File Download window appears. 6. b. b. c. Click BIOS. 5. Go to your computer's Service Tag: a. The file downloads to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to download the latest BIOS file. d. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual 1.
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... best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
... best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
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... service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 .... Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the display cover. 12. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). ...
... service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 .... Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the display cover. 12. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). ...
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...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... board and remove the cable from the connector on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). For additional...
...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... board and remove the cable from the connector on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). For additional...
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..., replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Hold the coin-cell... Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. 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 inside the computer. For additional safety ...
..., replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Hold the coin-cell... Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. 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 inside the computer. For additional safety ...
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...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing the Processor Module 1. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the cam stop. 1 ZIF socket 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 pin-1 corner CAUTION: To ensure maximum ...straight up. Be careful not to step 14 in Removing the System Board. 4. 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 ...
...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing the Processor Module 1. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the cam stop. 1 ZIF socket 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 pin-1 corner CAUTION: To ensure maximum ...straight up. Be careful not to step 14 in Removing the System Board. 4. 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 ...
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... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. Disconnect the fan cable from...have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it. 1. Back 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 ...
... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. Disconnect the fan cable from...have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it. 1. Back 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 ...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the four screws (two on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Disconnect the display cable from the Mini-Card. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
.... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the four screws (two on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Disconnect the display cable from the Mini-Card. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
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... (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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, read the safety ...information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ...
... (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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, read the safety ...information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector ...
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.../O Board 1. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Replace the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. ...3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. 6. 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 computer. Follow the instructions in...
.../O Board 1. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Replace the middle cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. ...3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. 6. 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 computer. Follow the instructions in...
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...using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Back to the computer base...the safety information that secures the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Base ...
...using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Back to the computer base...the safety information that secures the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Base ...
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... to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer warranty. Remove the memory module from Dell™ are covered under your warranty. Damage due to spread the memory module securing clips....prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
... to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer warranty. Remove the memory module from Dell™ are covered under your warranty. Damage due to spread the memory module securing clips....prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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... base cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Release the tabs that secure the middle cover to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... base. 12. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. CAUTION...
... base cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Release the tabs that secure the middle cover to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... base. 12. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. CAUTION...
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...the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. As you are correctly oriented and aligned. 8. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is already installed. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. As you are correctly oriented and aligned. 8. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is already installed. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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... 3 plastic scribe 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Replace the screw that is not authorized by your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
... 3 plastic scribe 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Replace the screw that is not authorized by your computer. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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... drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove the seven screws that secure the palm rest to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the memory module(s) ...working inside the computer. Damage due to the computer base. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove the seven screws that secure the palm rest to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the memory module(s) ...working inside the computer. Damage due to the computer base. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...slots on the battery bay. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the 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 your ...
...slots on the battery bay. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the 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 your ...