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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Middle Cover ... to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates ...
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Wireless Mini-Card Media Card Reader Board Hard Drive Display Camera Module Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Middle Cover ... to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates ...
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...as a connector on the system board. 1 Bluetooth module Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. If you ordered a card with ...Keyboard). 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Align the connector on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010...
...as a connector on the system board. 1 Bluetooth module Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. If you ordered a card with ...Keyboard). 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Align the connector on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010...
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Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. 4.
Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Base Cover). 8. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. 4.
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... using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...a connector on your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Lift...
... using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...a connector on your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Panel). 11. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Lift...
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.... Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Follow the instructions in damage to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. CAUTION: Before turning...
.... Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Follow the instructions in damage to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. CAUTION: Before turning...
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... Card Reader board cable from the connector on the system board and remove the cable from its routing guide. 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the... Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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...
... Card Reader board cable from the connector on the system board and remove the cable from its routing guide. 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the... Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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...
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...8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to the connector on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions in position. 3. CAUTION: Before turning... board cable to the computer. Back to Contents Page Route the Media Card Reader board cable into its routing guide. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 10. Align the Media Card Reader board with the latch on the computer, replace all screws and ...
...8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to the connector on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions in position. 3. CAUTION: Before turning... board cable to the computer. Back to Contents Page Route the Media Card Reader board cable into its routing guide. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 10. Align the Media Card Reader board with the latch on the computer, replace all screws and ...
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... Base Cover). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING...
... Base Cover). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING...
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... instructions in Before You Begin. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Card. 5. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the four screws (two on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the...
... instructions in Before You Begin. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Card. 5. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the four screws (two on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the...
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... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). 8. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer). Removing the Hard Drive 1. Remove memory... hard drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide). Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside ...
... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). 8. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer). Removing the Hard Drive 1. Remove memory... hard drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove the base cover (see the Dell Technology Guide). Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside ...
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... for your computer, as needed. Connect the interposer to the computer. 12. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to the hard drive. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see...
... for your computer, as needed. Connect the interposer to the computer. 12. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to the hard drive. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see...
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... grounding strap or by your computer). Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the keyboard to the computer base may not be present in Before You Begin. 2. Back...
... grounding strap or by your computer). Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the keyboard to the computer base may not be present in Before You Begin. 2. Back...
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... not be present in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 1 connector latch 2 keyboard tabs (6) Replacing the Keyboard 1. NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard into the connector on the system board and press down on... the palm rest and slide the keyboard upwards. 5. Without pulling hard on the system board. 11. Replace the screw that secures the keyboard to secure the cable. 3. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 9. Slide the six ...
... not be present in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 1 connector latch 2 keyboard tabs (6) Replacing the Keyboard 1. NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard into the connector on the system board and press down on... the palm rest and slide the keyboard upwards. 5. Without pulling hard on the system board. 11. Replace the screw that secures the keyboard to secure the cable. 3. Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 9. Slide the six ...
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...Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside ... the Display Assembly). 10. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...
...Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside ... the Display Assembly). 10. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...
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... the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. 1 tabs (2) 13. Back to the computer. Turn the computer over...
... the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. 1 tabs (2) 13. Back to the computer. Turn the computer over...
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Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with locking... or on its pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 7. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (WiMax) NOTE: Depending on the configuration of cable, press in the safety instructions that...
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with locking... or on its pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 7. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (WiMax) NOTE: Depending on the configuration of cable, press in the safety instructions that...
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...the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Failure to do so may result in the protective mylar sleeve. 7. Replace memory module(s) (see ...Replacing the Keyboard). 9. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Secure the unused antenna cables in damage to Contents...
...the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Base Cover). 12. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 11. Failure to do so may result in the protective mylar sleeve. 7. Replace memory module(s) (see ...Replacing the Keyboard). 9. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Secure the unused antenna cables in damage to Contents...
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... out the palm rest off the computer base. 1 palm rest 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the...
... out the palm rest off the computer base. 1 palm rest 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the...
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... on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that cover the screws. 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Back to...
... on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that cover the screws. 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Back to...
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...your computer. Removing the System Board 1. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the display cable, VGA connector board cable, speaker cable, and Media Card Reader board ... that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in ...Drive. 9. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the...
...your computer. Removing the System Board 1. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the display cable, VGA connector board cable, speaker cable, and Media Card Reader board ... that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in ...Drive. 9. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the...