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Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; Information...start button logo are not followed. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Palm-Rest Assembly Power Button Board Hard Drive ...
Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; Information...start button logo are not followed. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Palm-Rest Assembly Power Button Board Hard Drive ...
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... and remove the audio-board cable. 6. Lift the connector latch that secures the audio-board cable to Contents Page Audio Board Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
... and remove the audio-board cable. 6. Lift the connector latch that secures the audio-board cable to Contents Page Audio Board Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
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... the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Battery Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's 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...
... the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Battery Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's 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...
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...Down. Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on a card. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to ensure your warranty. Save and close all open files...the cable itself. Hold a component such as a connector on your computer from being scratched. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing ...
...Down. Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on a card. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to ensure your warranty. Save and close all open files...the cable itself. Hold a component such as a connector on your computer from being scratched. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing ...
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...Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file icon appears on your desktop and the name of the file is located on your computer is the ... in the Select Your Product Model list. Turn on the screen. Click Select Model. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. b. Back to download...
...Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file icon appears on your desktop and the name of the file is located on your computer is the ... in the Select Your Product Model list. Turn on the screen. Click Select Model. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. b. Back to download...
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...camera cable Replacing the Camera Module See Removing the Battery. 3. Remove the optical drive. Release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Camera Module 1. See ... 4. Remove the display assembly. Remove the battery. See Removing the Optical Drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...camera cable Replacing the Camera Module See Removing the Battery. 3. Remove the optical drive. Release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Camera Module 1. See ... 4. Remove the display assembly. Remove the battery. See Removing the Optical Drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...of the battery socket on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery c. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...instructions from the connector on the computer base. 1 battery socket 3 coin-cell battery cable 2 coin-cell battery 4 audio-board cable For Inspiron M4040: a. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board and remove the audio-board cable. Remove the battery. ...
...of the battery socket on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery c. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...instructions from the connector on the computer base. 1 battery socket 3 coin-cell battery cable 2 coin-cell battery 4 audio-board cable For Inspiron M4040: a. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board and remove the audio-board cable. Remove the battery. ...
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel WARNING: ...To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Removing the Hinge Cover. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the... assembly to step 8 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Lift...
Back to Contents Page Display Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel WARNING: ...To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Removing the Hinge Cover. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the... assembly to step 8 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Lift...
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... instructions in Sleep state. See Removing the Battery. 3. Slide the hard-drive assembly to the left to disconnect it from sources other than Dell. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Lift the... repairs on the system board. 5. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... instructions in Sleep state. See Removing the Battery. 3. Slide the hard-drive assembly to the left to disconnect it from sources other than Dell. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Lift the... repairs on the system board. 5. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... step 3 to step 7 in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... information that shipped with the screw holes on the selection you made at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the time ...
... step 3 to step 7 in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... information that shipped with the screw holes on the selection you made at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the time ...
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... 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the hinge cover to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 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 warranty. Back to the computer base. ...
... 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the hinge cover to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 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 warranty. Back to the computer base. ...
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...extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: The keycaps on 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ... information, see Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer. Remove the battery. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
...extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: The keycaps on 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ... information, see Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer. Remove the battery. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
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...labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that shipped with your computer). For information on your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the type of memory supported by installing memory ...
...labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that shipped with your computer). For information on your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the type of memory supported by installing memory ...
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...in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... the Palm-Rest Assembly. 4. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Push and release the tab that shipped with your computer, the card is already installed. Remove the battery. Follow the...
...in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that... the Palm-Rest Assembly. 4. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Push and release the tab that shipped with your computer, the card is already installed. Remove the battery. Follow the...
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... Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 4. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is fully seated. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the optical drive to the computer base. 5....screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1. See Removing the Battery. 3. See Removing the Keyboard. 4. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 4. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is fully seated. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the optical drive to the computer base. 5....screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1. See Removing the Battery. 3. See Removing the Keyboard. 4. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... connectors. 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Removing the Keyboard. 5. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...1. See Removing the Battery. 3. Remove the three screws on the palm-rest assembly. Back to Contents Page Palm-Rest Assembly Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... connectors. 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Removing the Keyboard. 5. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...1. See Removing the Battery. 3. Remove the three screws on the palm-rest assembly. Back to Contents Page Palm-Rest Assembly Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... thermal cooling assembly. Back to servicing that shipped with your computer. See Removing the Battery. 3. Damage due to Contents Page Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability...
... thermal cooling assembly. Back to servicing that shipped with your computer. See Removing the Battery. 3. Damage due to Contents Page Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability...
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...inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Button Board 1. Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2....Damage due to servicing that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 7. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
...inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Button Board 1. Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2....Damage due to servicing that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 7. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
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..., and AC-adapter cable from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from the 3-in Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly. 8. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your ...Board 1. Remove the memory module(s). See Removing the Battery. 4. See Removing the Mini-Card. 9. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside ...
..., and AC-adapter cable from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from the 3-in Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly. 8. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your ...Board 1. Remove the memory module(s). See Removing the Battery. 4. See Removing the Mini-Card. 9. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside ...
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... reserved. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Back to Contents Page Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. Trademarks used...
... reserved. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Back to Contents Page Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. Trademarks used...