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... Regulatory model: P08E series Regulatory type: P08E001 March 2010 Rev. Dell Inc. A00 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start .... and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover...
... Regulatory model: P08E series Regulatory type: P08E001 March 2010 Rev. Dell Inc. A00 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start .... and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover...
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... to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing ...Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered...Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer base. 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. Remove the battery (see Removing the Daughter Board). 7. ...
... to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing ...Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered...Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer base. 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. Remove the battery (see Removing the Daughter Board). 7. ...
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... bay, until it over. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 computer). ...
... bay, until it over. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 computer). ...
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... should perform repairs on the cable itself. Damage due 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 computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in Turning Off Your Computer and Before...
... should perform repairs on the cable itself. Damage due 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 computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in Turning Off Your Computer and Before...
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... and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Confirm. 5. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Back to download the latest BIOS file. The file downloads to step 5.... Turn on the screen. Go to Contents Page Click Enter a Service Tag. Enter your desktop. 8. b. Select the product...
... and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Confirm. 5. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Back to download the latest BIOS file. The file downloads to step 5.... Turn on the screen. Go to Contents Page Click Enter a Service Tag. Enter your desktop. 8. b. Select the product...
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... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 1 Bluetooth card 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Card...
... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 1 Bluetooth card 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Card...
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...safety best practices information, see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
...safety best practices information, see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Display Assembly). 9. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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...to pry the coin-cell battery out of the slot on your computer). Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell 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...
...to pry the coin-cell battery out of the slot on your computer). Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell 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...
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... tabs (5) 3 captive screws (2) 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your fingers and release the tabs from the slots on your...
... tabs (5) 3 captive screws (2) 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your fingers and release the tabs from the slots on your...
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...perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 5. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside ..., lift the module straight up. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor module. Follow the instructions from step 3 to bend the pins on your computer. Be...
...perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 5. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside ..., lift the module straight up. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor module. Follow the instructions from step 3 to bend the pins on your computer. Be...
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... order (indicated on your computer. Align the captive screws on the processor heat sink with your computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the...
... order (indicated on your computer. Align the captive screws on the processor heat sink with your computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the...
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..., see Replacing the Battery). Removing the Daughter Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the...the connectors on the daughter board with your computer). Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Follow the instructions in Before ...
..., see Replacing the Battery). Removing the Daughter Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the...the connectors on the daughter board with your computer). Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Follow the instructions in Before ...
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...safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Damage due to servicing that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 7. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (...remove the display cable grounding screw. 11. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Damage due to servicing that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 7. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (...remove the display cable grounding screw. 11. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...the computer base. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan 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 ...
...the computer base. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan 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 ...
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... Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove...secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your...
... Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove...secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your...
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...middle cover off the computer base. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). ... the four tabs that secure the middle cover to the computer base. 11. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...middle cover off the computer base. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). ... the four tabs that secure the middle cover to the computer base. 11. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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.... Remove the module cover (see Removing the Processor Fan). 10. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the processor fan (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
.... Remove the module cover (see Removing the Processor Fan). 10. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the processor fan (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 6. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Keyboard...
... the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 6. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Keyboard...
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...by your computer). Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Remove ...working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the status light board to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety ...
...by your computer). Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Remove ...working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the status light board to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety ...
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...module connector, do not use tools to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to spread the memory module securing clips. 4. Use your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 ...
...module connector, do not use tools to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to spread the memory module securing clips. 4. Use your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 ...