Dell Inspiron N5050 Support Question
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Question posted by Brmajorp on December 15th, 2013
How To Replace Hard Drive On Inspiron N5050
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Answer #1: Posted by prateekk007 on December 15th, 2013 12:06 PM
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Hi Brmajorp,
Please click on the link given below and refer to page number 37 to get the instructions for replacing the Hard drive:
Please reply if you have further queries.
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Thanks & Regards
Prateek K
Related Dell Inspiron N5050 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/ 15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Regulatory model: P18F
Regulatory type: P18F001; P18F002; P18F003
Owners Manual - Page 2
... Corporation in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. P18F003
2011 - 05
Rev. Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death...
Owners Manual - Page 3
Contents
1 Before You Begin 9
Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10
2 Battery 13
Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14
3 Keyboard 15
Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17
4 Memory Module(s 19
Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20
5 Optical Drive 23
Removing the Optical...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... Mini-Card 27
7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32
8 Power Button Board 35
Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36
9 Hard Drive 37
Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39
10 Coin-Cell Battery 41
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... 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...
Owners Manual - Page 6
Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63
16 Camera Module 65
Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66
17 System Board 67
Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70
18 Flashing the BIOS 71
6
Contents
Owners Manual - Page 9
..." on page 10. • You have read the safety information that the computer is completed. 3 Ensure that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by
performing the removal procedure in this book, ensure that: • You have performed the steps in your computer. 1 Save...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 2
3
4
1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive
2 screw 4 notch
Replacing the Optical Drive
1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer.
24
Optical Drive Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 24. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical...
Owners Manual - Page 37
..., before removing the hard-drive assembly. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state.
NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive.
For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer"...
Owners Manual - Page 38
4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29.
5 Slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.
6 Lift the hard drive out of the computer base.
38
Hard Drive
Owners Manual - Page 39
...-Rest
Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1
1 hard drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... the USB Board
1 Follow the procedures in "Removing the Palm-Rest
Assembly" on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 37. 5 Lift the connector latch that secures the USB-board cable to the connector
on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... 3 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to...remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the USB board. 4 Replace the hard drive. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the USB board. Press
down on the ...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
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 ... skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47
Owners Manual - Page 48
... documentation to bend the pins on the processor module. 6 Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
3 1
2
1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw
2 ZIF socket
Replacing the Processor Module
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped.
48
Processor Module (For...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the computer. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
49
CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 46. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the...
Owners Manual - Page 50
50
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
Owners Manual - Page 67
...grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 19. 6 Remove the optical drive. CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: To help prevent damage ...warranty. Removing the System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive"
on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s).
Owners Manual - Page 69
System Board
69 See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 27. 6 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 48. 7 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. 1
2
1 screws (2)
2 system board
Replacing the System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive"
on the system board. 5 Replace the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Thermal
Cooling Assembly" on ...
Owners Manual - Page 70
... the 3-in-1 media card reader. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 32.
10 Replace the optical drive. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service...
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