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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 10 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 10 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 Contents 3
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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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15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 Contents
15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 Contents
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... a network cable, first unplug the cable from being scratched. 2 Turn off your warranty. As you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to avoid bending any installed cards from the 3-in-1 media card reader...
... a network cable, first unplug the cable from being scratched. 2 Turn off your warranty. As you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to avoid bending any installed cards from the 3-in-1 media card reader...
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... 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 possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard to servicing that shipped with your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions...
... 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 possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard to servicing that shipped with your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions...
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... the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the memory-module connector. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 13, before working inside the...
... the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the memory-module connector. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 13, before working inside the...
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... "DIMM B." 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 20 Memory 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector...
... "DIMM B." 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 20 Memory 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector...
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..., see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. NOTE: Depending on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your...
..., see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. NOTE: Depending on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your...
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... Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in protective antistatic packaging. CAUTION: To avoid damage to ensure correct insertion. If you may damage the connector. If you use excessive force, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system-board. Wireless Mini-Card 27 For more...
... Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in protective antistatic packaging. CAUTION: To avoid damage to ensure correct insertion. If you may damage the connector. If you use excessive force, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system-board. Wireless Mini-Card 27 For more...
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... 17. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on...
... 17. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on...
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... compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 10, before working inside the computer. 9 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...
... compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 10, before working inside the computer. 9 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...
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..." on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the connector on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. Hard Drive 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws...
..." on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the connector on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. Hard Drive 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws...
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... snap the USB board into place. 3 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to the connector on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the USB board. 4 Replace the hard drive. 12 3 1 USB-board cable 3 tabs (2) 2 USB board Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow...
... snap the USB board into place. 3 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to the connector on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the USB board. 4 Replace the hard drive. 12 3 1 USB-board cable 3 tabs (2) 2 USB board Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow...
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... Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47 Removing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. The oils in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 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...
... Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47 Removing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. The oils in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 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...
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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. 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)
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... socket, then insert the processor module. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) 49 When the processor module is not seated properly. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 46. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the system board. 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Failure to do so...
... socket, then insert the processor module. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) 49 When the processor module is not seated properly. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 46. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the system board. 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Failure to do so...
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1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hinge cover to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Hinge Cover 53
1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hinge cover to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Hinge Cover 53
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.... 7 Disconnect the camera cable from the display cover. 16 Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 55. 6 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on your computer. Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety...
.... 7 Disconnect the camera cable from the display cover. 16 Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 55. 6 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on your computer. Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety...
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... 9. 2 Press and eject any installed cards from step 5 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on your computer. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 19. 6 Remove the optical drive. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in -1 media card reader. 3 Remove the battery.
... 9. 2 Press and eject any installed cards from step 5 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on your computer. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 19. 6 Remove the optical drive. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in -1 media card reader. 3 Remove the battery.
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... installed properly. 2 Turn on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in damage to the security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS" on the computer. See "Entering the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field. 70 System Board See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Battery...
... installed properly. 2 Turn on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in damage to the security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS" on the computer. See "Entering the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field. 70 System Board See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Battery...