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Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ____________________ Regulatorymodel:P10FseriesRegulatorytype:P10F001;P10F002 2011 - 04 Rev. A01 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reprod[...]
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Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Loosen the captive screw that secures[...]
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the f[...]
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ) and all attached devices. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject any installed cards from the 7 - in - 1 Media Card Read[...]
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads . 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Enter a Service Tag . b. Enter your computer's [...]
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Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Blu[...]
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4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). 6. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s) ). 7. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover ). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page CAUTI[...]
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Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the base cover (se[...]
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Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the camera module on the display cover and press the camera module until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the mettalic tape that secures the camera module to the display cover. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel ). [...]
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Back to Contents Page Media Card Reader Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the Media Card Reader Board Removing the Media Card Reader Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Bat[...]
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Replacing the Media Card Reader Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the Media Card Reader board with the latch on the computer base and place the Media Card Reader board in position. 3. Route the Media Card Reader board cable into its routing guide. 4. Connect the Media Card Reader board cable to the [...]
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Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Coin - Cell Battery Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery Removing the Coin - Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. F[...]
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Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Follow the in[...]
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6. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at t[...]
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Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. F[...]
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2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink). 4. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions from s[...]
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the[...]
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Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3. Route the display cable into the routing guide and connect the cable to the connector on the system board. [...]
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 4. Remove the display bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap int[...]
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6. Lift the display panel off the display cover. 7. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 8. Lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. 9. Peel off the camera cable from the back of the display panel. 10. Remove the four screws (two on each[...]
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7. Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 8. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ). 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws [...]
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the base cover (see Re[...]
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9. Turn the computer over and lift the hard - drive assembly out of the hard - drive bay to disconnect the hard - drive assembly from the connector on the system board. 10. Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new drive from [...]
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13. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide . Back to Contents Page [...]
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Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board Removing the I/O Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to st[...]
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base [...]
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8. Ease the keyboard up and slide the six tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest. 9. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, turn it over. 10. Lift the connector latch and pull the pull - tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board. 11. Lift the keyboard off the computer. ?[...]
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6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover ). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]
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Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the [...]
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2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory - module connector. 3. Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. 4. Replace the base cover (see Replacing[...]
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Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover Removing the Middle Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the base cover (see Re[...]
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13. Turn the computer over and lift the middle cover off the computer base. Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Align the tabs beneath the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 2. Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base. 3. Re[...]
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Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini - Card Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Mini - Card Replacing the Mini - Card If you ordered a wireless Mini - Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports one half Mini - Card slot: l One half Mini - Car[...]
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9. Remove the screw that secures the Mini - Card to the connector on the system board. 10. Lift the Mini - Card out of the connector on the system board. Replacing the Mini - Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new Mini - Card from its packaging. 3. Insert the Mini - Card connector[...]
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6. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). 10. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s) ). 11. Replace t[...]
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Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the base cover (se[...]
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5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the B[...]
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 9. Disconnect the touch pad cable, status light cable, and power button cable from the connectors on the system board. 10. Remove the five screws that secure the plam rest to the system board. 11. Slide a plastic scribe between the computer base and the palm rest and pry o[...]
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5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Turn the computer over and replace the seven screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 7. Replace the four rubber screw caps that cover the screws. 8. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). 9. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the[...]
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Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. [...]
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Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 1[...]
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Removing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Bat[...]
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13. Lift the system board assembly to disconnect connector on the system board from the connector on the I/O board and lift the system board assembly off the computer base. 14. Turn the system board assembly over. 15. Remove the coin - cell battery (see Removing the Coin - Cell Battery ). 16. Remove the processor heat sink (see Remo[...]
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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Back to Contents Page [...]
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Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text[...]
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Back to Contents Page VGA Connector Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the VGA Connector Board Replacing the VGA Connector Board Removing the VGA Connector Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. R[...]
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Replacing the VGA Connector Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the VGA connector board along with the cable on the computer base and press the VGA connector board until it is seated fully. 3. Route the VGA connector board cable into the routing guide and connect the cable to the connector on the system b[...]