Dell Inspiron N5050 Support Question
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Question posted by Wavemaker2009 on July 13th, 2012
How To Replace Hard Drive
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Answer #1: Posted by NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell on July 14th, 2012 12:39 AM
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Hello Wavemaker2009,
I am from Dell Social Media and Community.
Please follow the link below for steps to replace the hard drive.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/insN5040/en/sm/hd-assem.htm#wp1192085
Let me know if you need any further assistance. I will be glad to help you.
Dell-Niranjan
NiranjanAtDell
Dell Inc
Related Dell Inspiron N5050 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
P18F003 Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/ 15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Regulatory model: P18F
Regulatory type: P18F001; P18F002;
Owners Manual - Page 2
..., Inc.; Information in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are not followed.
Regulatory model: P18F
Regulatory type: P18F001...
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
... is turned off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process 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 the reverse order. Before you begin any procedure in this document may require the...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully
seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer.
24
Optical Drive See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24.
Owners Manual - Page 37
... safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer base. Hard Drive
37
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer). CAUTION: To help...
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
... packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
3 Place the hard drive on the computer base. 4 Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the computer.
Failure to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. Hard Drive
39
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to do so may result in...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... procedures in "Removing the Palm-Rest
Assembly" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 37. 5 Lift the connector latch that secures the USB-board cable to the system board,...that secure the USB board to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 4 Remove the hard drive. USB Board
43 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 ...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... to secure the USB-board cable to the computer.
44
USB Board
Press
down on the USB board. 4 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 39. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the USB board. 12
3
1 USB-board cable...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 13
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47
For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery"...
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. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... to the computer. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
49 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. When the processor module is not seated properly.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all four corners are higher than...
Owners Manual - Page 50
50
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
Owners Manual - Page 67
..., see "Removing the Battery" on page 19. 6 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. 9 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to the system... 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
... that secure the system board to the computer base. 4 Connect the speakers cable, USB-board cable, microphone cable, and
AC-adapter cable to step 4 in "Replacing the Hard Drive"
on page 39. See "Replacing the Thermal
Cooling Assembly" on page 46. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the connectors on the system board...
Owners Manual - Page 70
... ensure that the main battery is installed properly.
2 Turn on the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32.
10 Replace the optical drive. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in the Set Service
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