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... property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical...
... property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical...
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... computer, read the safety information that shipped with care. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable...
... computer, read the safety information that shipped with care. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable...
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... save the file on your desktop. b. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Save to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update...
... save the file on your desktop. b. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Save to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update...
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Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ... the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the ...
Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ... the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the ...
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... (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Lift the... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your ...
... (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Lift the... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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...perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using a plastic scribe, pry the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that..., read the safety information that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer.
...perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using a plastic scribe, pry the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that..., read the safety information that shipped with the positive side facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer.
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... of the thermal pads. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
... of the thermal pads. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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.... 6. Remove the adhesive tape that shipped with your computer model. 8. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. In sequential order (indicated on your warranty...
.... 6. Remove the adhesive tape that shipped with your computer model. 8. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. In sequential order (indicated on your warranty...
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... and remove it from the routing guide. 9. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the...
... and remove it from the routing guide. 9. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the...
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... before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard-drive bay. Damage...
... before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard-drive bay. Damage...
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Damage due to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...a connector on your computer. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw...
Damage due to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...a connector on your computer. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw...
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent ... as far as a connector on the palm rest. 6. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard...
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent ... as far as a connector on the palm rest. 6. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard...
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... Removing the Keyboard). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1....
... Removing the Keyboard). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1....
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Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your... safety instructions that secures the wireless Mini-Card to servicing that is not authorized by your computer). Disconnect the antenna cable from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Damage due to the connector on the system board. CAUTION: When the ...
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your... safety instructions that secures the wireless Mini-Card to servicing that is not authorized by your computer). Disconnect the antenna cable from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Damage due to the connector on the system board. CAUTION: When the ...
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... your computer). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical drive...
... your computer). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical drive...
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... on the cable itself. Follow the instructions in on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that...to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... on the cable itself. Follow the instructions in on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that...to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... Back to the lock position. Slide the battery lock latch to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 ...
... Back to the lock position. Slide the battery lock latch to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 ...
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... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Make a note of the speaker cable routing. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer...
... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Make a note of the speaker cable routing. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer...
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...see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the coin-cell battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to servicing that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best...Cell Battery). 13. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery...
...see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the coin-cell battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to servicing that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best...Cell Battery). 13. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery...
Inspiron 15 M5030 Setup Guide
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For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs 35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator - Your display can vary based on or off. 2 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display -
For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs 35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator - Your display can vary based on or off. 2 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display -