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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 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 Contents 5
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 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 Contents 5
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 10 Before You Begin CAUTION: ...shipped with your computer). if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge,...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 10 Before You Begin CAUTION: ...shipped with your computer). if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge,...
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... Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the unlock position until it clicks into place. 4 Slide and hold the battery release latch in "Before ...shipped with your computer. 2 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. Do not use only the battery designed for...
... Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the unlock position until it clicks into place. 4 Slide and hold the battery release latch in "Before ...shipped with your computer. 2 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. Do not use only the battery designed for...
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3 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 surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard... to replace. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful...
3 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 surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard... to replace. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful...
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...module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer. Memory 19 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. See the Specifications..., do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 4 Use your fingertips to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer warranty. CAUTION...
...module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer. Memory 19 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. See the Specifications..., do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 4 Use your fingertips to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer warranty. CAUTION...
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...information that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main ...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that secures the optical drive to the computer base....
...information that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main ...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that secures the optical drive to the computer base....
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...). 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by Dell is already installed. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside ... due to servicing that secures the Mini-Card to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or ...
...). 6 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by Dell is already installed. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside ... due to servicing that secures the Mini-Card to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or ...
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.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 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. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To...
.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 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. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To...
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...release the tabs that secure the power button board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. CAUTION: Only a certified ...cable away from step 3 to step 8 in "Before You Begin" 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 a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information...
...release the tabs that secure the power button board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. CAUTION: Only a certified ...cable away from step 3 to step 8 in "Before You Begin" 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 a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information...
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.... CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. 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 metal surface (such as a connector on...
.... CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. 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 metal surface (such as a connector on...
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... 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. ...the battery. 10 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 your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
... 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. ...the battery. 10 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 your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
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.... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. USB Board 43 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform...
.... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. USB Board 43 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform...
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... (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the four captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to...
... (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the four captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 by your warranty. Removing the Processor Module ...-Rest Assembly" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to servicing that shipped with your computer. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47 See "Removing the Battery" on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 by your warranty. Removing the Processor Module ...-Rest Assembly" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to servicing that shipped with your computer. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47 See "Removing the Battery" on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service...
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... 13, before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that secures the hinge cover to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the screw ...that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 14 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
... 13, before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that secures the hinge cover to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the screw ...that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 14 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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4 Turn the computer over. 5 Pry the hinge cover off the computer base. 1 52 Hinge Cover
4 Turn the computer over. 5 Pry the hinge cover off the computer base. 1 52 Hinge Cover
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 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. Hinge Cover 53 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hinge cover to the computer. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 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. Hinge Cover 53 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hinge cover to the computer. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery.
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Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION...page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 15 Display 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 help prevent damage to servicing that shipped ...
Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION...page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 15 Display 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 help prevent damage to servicing that shipped ...
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See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 51. 6 Disconnect the display cable from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system board. 56 Display 4 Follow the instructions from the connector on page 29. 5 Remove the hinge cover.
See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 51. 6 Disconnect the display cable from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system board. 56 Display 4 Follow the instructions from the connector on page 29. 5 Remove the hinge cover.