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...A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Coin-Cell Battery Status Light Board Wireless Mini-Card Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Fan Speakers Subwoofer Assembly Display Camera Module Middle Cover I/O Board System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Daughter Board AC Adapter Connector Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem...
...A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Coin-Cell Battery Status Light Board Wireless Mini-Card Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Fan Speakers Subwoofer Assembly Display Camera Module Middle Cover I/O Board System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Daughter Board AC Adapter Connector Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem...
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... computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on the locking tabs before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your own...
... computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on the locking tabs before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your own...
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... the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Disconnect the camera cable from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Damage due to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the...
... the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Disconnect the camera cable from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Damage due to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the...
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... not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Use a plastic scribe to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Damage due to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that...
... not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Use a plastic scribe to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Damage due to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that...
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... your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
... your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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... Display Assembly 1. Disconnect the display cable from the Mini-Card. 10. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working...
... Display Assembly 1. Disconnect the display cable from the Mini-Card. 10. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working...
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... service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 10. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the processor fan off the computer base. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 11. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working...
... service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 10. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the processor fan off the computer base. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 11. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working...
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... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is On or in Sleep state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the system board. 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). CAUTION: When the hard drive is hot, do not touch the...
... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is On or in Sleep state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the system board. 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). CAUTION: When the hard drive is hot, do not touch the...
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8. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 6. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the module cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 11. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Push the hard-drive assembly towards the...
8. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 6. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the module cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive in the Setup Guide. 11. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Push the hard-drive assembly towards the...
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... Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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 your computer). Follow the instructions in your Setup Guide at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working...
... Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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 your computer). Follow the instructions in your Setup Guide at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working...
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...: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it clicks into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory- Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on...
...: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it clicks into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory- Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on...
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...-Card installed in on the cable itself. Follow the instructions from the Mini-Card. 9. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not in the computer, store it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have connectors with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside...
...-Card installed in on the cable itself. Follow the instructions from the Mini-Card. 9. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not in the computer, store it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have connectors with locking tabs; Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside...
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.... Remove the Bluetooth card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Disconnect the status light board cable from their connectors on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing...
.... Remove the Bluetooth card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Disconnect the status light board cable from their connectors on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing...
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... Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad...
... Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad...
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Contents Memory Problems 48 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 64 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Getting Help 67 Technical Support and Customer Service 68 DellConnect 68 Online Services 69 4 Automated Order-Status Service 70 Product Information 70 Returning Items for Repair Under...
Contents Memory Problems 48 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 64 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Getting Help 67 Technical Support and Customer Service 68 DellConnect 68 Online Services 69 4 Automated Order-Status Service 70 Product Information 70 Returning Items for Repair Under...
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To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation.
To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation.
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If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly Three Possible system board failure - Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum...
If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly Three Possible system board failure - Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum...
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...: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on page 74). 48 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules into...
...: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on page 74). 48 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules into...
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... is connected to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 74). 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 56 Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works...
... is connected to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 74). 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 56 Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works...
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... Type Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57 Memory Memory module connector two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, configurations 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 78 INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers...
... Type Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57 Memory Memory module connector two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, configurations 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 78 INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers...