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  • Page 1

    Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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[...]

  • Page 3

      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 Media Card Reader.  5. [...]

  • Page 4

    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:  1. Turn on the computer.  2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads .  3. Locate the BIOS update file for your comput[...]

  • Page 5

    Back to Contents Page  Internal Module With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  Removing the Bluetooth Module  Replacing the Bluetooth Module    If you ordered a card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.  Removin[...]

  • Page 6

    4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  6. 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[...]

  • Page 7

    Back to Contents Page  Camera Module Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 keyboard[...]

  • Page 8

     5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  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 re[...]

  • Page 9

    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 ). ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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. Remove [...]

  • Page 11

     7. 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 [...]

  • Page 12

    Back to Contents Page  Processor Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 ). ?[...]

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     Replacing the Processor Heat Sink  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  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. Route [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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. Remo[...]

  • Page 15

     Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base.  3. Route the display cable into the routing guide and connect the display cable to the connector on the system [...]

  • Page 16

     Replacing the Display Bezel  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap it into place.  3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  Display Panel  Removing the Display Panel  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . ?[...]

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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[...]

  • Page 18

    2. Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.  3. Connect the display cable to the display board connector and secure it with the tape.  4. Adhere the camera cable to the back of the display panel.  5. Place the display panel on the display cover and connect the camera cable to t[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 keyboard (se[...]

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     Replacing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.  3. Place the hard drive in the hard - drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated.  4. Turn the compute[...]

  • Page 21

    Back to Contents Page  Power Button Module Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  Removing the Power Button Module  Replacing the Power Button Module     Removing the Power Button Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). ?[...]

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    3. Replace the screw that secures the power button module to the palm rest.  4. Adhere the power button cable to the palm rest.  5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Bef[...]

  • Page 23

    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 two screws that secure the k[...]

  • Page 24

     7. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, slide it towards the display.  8. Lift the connector latch and pull the keyboard cable to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.  9. Lift the keyboard off the computer.  Replacing the Keyboard  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Slide the keyboard cable int[...]

  • Page 25

    Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory Module(s) Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 o[...]

  • Page 27

     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 keyboard (see Replacing t[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Wireless Mini - Card Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  Removing the Wireless Mini - Card  Replacing the Wireless 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: F[...]

  • Page 29

     Replacing the Wireless Mini - Card  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the new wireless Mini - Card from its packaging.     3. Insert the wireless Mini - Card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the connector on the system board.  4. Press the other end of the wireless Mini - Card down into the sl[...]

  • Page 30

    Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 keyboard[...]

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    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™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 ten screws that secure t[...]

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      7. Slide a plastic scribe between the computer base and the palm rest and pry out the palm rest off the computer base.  Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Slide the tabs on the palm rest into the slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place.  3. Connect the speake[...]

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    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  Battery Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 positio[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the K[...]

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     5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  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 re[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™N5020/M5030/N5030ServiceManual  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 t[...]

  • Page 40

     15. Lift the system board assembly off the computer base.  Replacing the System Board  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on the computer base.  3. Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.  [...]

  • Page 41

     Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS  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 Pag[...]