Dell Inspiron N5010 Support Question
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Question posted by EffofCen on May 19th, 2014
My Dell Inspiron M5010 Beeps 7 Times And Wont Turn On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on July 17th, 2014 10:57 AM
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The M5010 service manual doesn't make any mention of beeping. Often when a laptop won't power on, it's because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or the motherboard.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Dell Inspiron N5010 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 82
...NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model
Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010
System Chipset
Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M
Processor
Inspiron N5010
Inspiron M5010
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium®
AMD Athlon...
Service Manual - Page 1
... for property damage, personal injury, or death. A01
Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is used... are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive ...
Service Manual - Page 2
...Before You Begin.
2. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer...cover is not covered by your computer.
Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before ...
Service Manual - Page 4
... require the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in this type of cable...
Service Manual - Page 6
... bottom of results appear on the screen. c. Turn on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to start over again, click Start Over on the computer. 2. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Go to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
1.
Service Manual - Page 7
... computer, it is fully seated. 3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
Service Manual - Page 9
... before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: ...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ...
Service Manual - Page 11
... board cable from the connector on your computer.
Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Base Cover).
4. Back to Contents Page
Media Card Reader Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
Service Manual - Page 13
...the instructions from step 5 to step 17 in Replacing the System Board. 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board.
1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
...instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING:...
Service Manual - Page 14
...strap or by your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 14 in Before...battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the ...
Service Manual - Page 16
...instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Back to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING...strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the fan cable from step 3 to replace it. 1. NOTE: ...
Service Manual - Page 18
...Base Cover). 4. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Turn the computer over and remove the two screws.
9. Remove the four screws...8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
Service Manual - Page 23
... drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing ...when the drive is On or in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: When the hard drive is ...
Service Manual - Page 26
... Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is seated fully. 3. Back to Contents Page
I/O Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual...the Battery).
3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the middle cover (see Removing the Battery) before working ...
Service Manual - Page 28
Turn the ...be present in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside ... fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To ...
Service Manual - Page 31
...accessible SO-DIMM connectors, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ...Before You Begin. 2.
Use your computer. Back to Contents Page
Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working...
Service Manual - Page 33
...Cover
1. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Turn the computer over and remove the two rubber caps that secure the ... to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Back to Contents Page
Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing ...
Service Manual - Page 35
...before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card
WARNING: ..., ensure that shipped with your computer). Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION:...
Service Manual - Page 43
... the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over.
3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the battery with your computer. Back to the side.
5.
Removing the Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing...
Service Manual - Page 44
... along with the latches on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Speakers
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside ...the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a ...
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