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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Middle Cover VGA Connector Board System Board Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat... names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer.
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Middle Cover VGA Connector Board System Board Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat... names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer.
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...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that secures the base cover to...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. 5. 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. For additional safety ...
...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that secures the base cover to...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. 5. 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. For additional safety ...
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...prevent the computer cover from the network device. 3. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Disconnect your computer (see Removing the Battery). 8. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer and then unplug the cable from being scratched. 2. Ensure that the work surface is ...flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5....
...prevent the computer cover from the network device. 3. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Disconnect your computer (see Removing the Battery). 8. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer and then unplug the cable from being scratched. 2. Ensure that the work surface is ...flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5....
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...Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ... palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 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...
...Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ... palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 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...
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Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. 4.
Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. 4.
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...Display Panel). 11. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Back 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... To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Palm Rest)....
...Display Panel). 11. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Back 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... To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Palm Rest)....
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Replace the mettalic tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Failure to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace ...
Replace the mettalic tape that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Failure to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace ...
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...base cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Lift the Media Card Reader board out of the computer base. 1 system board connector 2 Media Card Reader board 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 ...
...base cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Lift the Media Card Reader board out of the computer base. 1 system board connector 2 Media Card Reader board 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 ...
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... to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. Back to the computer.
... to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. Back to the computer.
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold the coin-cell battery with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 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...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold the coin-cell battery with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 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...
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...from step 3 to the center of the thermal pads. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing ...the System Board. 4. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Processor Module 1. 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...
...from step 3 to the center of the thermal pads. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing ...the System Board. 4. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Processor Module 1. 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...
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... the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the module are aligned at the same height. Follow the instructions from the ZIF socket. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Lift the processor module from step 5 to the system board. 4. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. Tighten... seated properly. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to Contents Page Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 3.
... the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the module are aligned at the same height. Follow the instructions from the ZIF socket. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Lift the processor module from step 5 to the system board. 4. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. Tighten... seated properly. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to Contents Page Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 3.
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Disconnect the fan cable from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery... using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from the connector on the your ...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Disconnect the fan cable from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery... using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from the connector on the your ...
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... processor heat sink). Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the your computer model. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to step 17 in Replacing the System Board. 6. Connect the fan cable to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the system board...
... processor heat sink). Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the your computer model. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to step 17 in Replacing the System Board. 6. Connect the fan cable to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the system board...
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... computer). Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your...
... computer). Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... Cover). 11. Card. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the bottom of the computer. 6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on each side) that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the...
... Cover). 11. Card. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the bottom of the computer. 6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on each side) that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the...
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...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 shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell,... you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the ...
...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 shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell,... you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the ...
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... hard drive. 3. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to do so may result in the Setup Guide. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Connect...
... hard drive. 3. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to do so may result in the Setup Guide. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Connect...
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... the computer base. 1 I/O board Replacing the I /O Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 4. Replace the middle cover (see Removing the...
... the computer base. 1 I/O board Replacing the I /O Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 4. Replace the middle cover (see Removing the...
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 ... on your computer. NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 7. Follow the instructions...
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 ... on your computer. NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 7. Follow the instructions...