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Setup Guide - Page 82
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Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010
System Chipset
Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M
Processor
Inspiron N5010
Inspiron M5010
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium®
AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core AMD Turion™ II ...
Service Manual - Page 1
... indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. 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 VGA...
Service Manual - Page 2
...to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3.
Removing the Base Cover
...Slide the two tabs on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before...
Service Manual - Page 4
... on your computer. l You have read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off when you disconnect the cable.
Ensure that shipped with your warranty...connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside ...
Service Manual - Page 6
...Service Tag:
a. Click BIOS. 5. Click Download Now to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
1. The file downloads to start over again, click Start Over on... Your Product Line list. Turn on the screen. Go to Contents Page Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service...
Service Manual - Page 7
...technician should perform repairs on your computer).
Remove the battery (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7.
Remove the keyboard (...Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module...
Service Manual - Page 9
...display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page
Camera Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before...Remove the display panel (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the camera module from the latches that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ...
Service Manual - Page 11
...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 the safety information that is not authorized by Dell... the Keyboard).
7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a...
Service Manual - Page 13
... a plastic scribe, pry the coin-cell battery from step 3 to step 14 in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Replace the battery (see the...
Service Manual - Page 14
...Processor Module
1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw...) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page
Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING...
Service Manual - Page 16
... CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of screws on the processor heat sink...sink is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING:...
Service Manual - Page 18
... (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the routing guide. 11. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Display Assembly...
Service Manual - Page 23
... not covered by your warranty.
Remove the base cover (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer).
8.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
Service Manual - Page 26
... your computer). Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Replacing the System Board. 5. Follow ...
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I/O board
Replacing the I /O Board
1. Back to Contents Page
I/O Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board
WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 33
... service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Back to Contents Page
Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
Service Manual - Page 35
...board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ... should perform repairs on your computer). Back to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card
WARNING: Before...
Service Manual - Page 38
....com/regulatory_compliance.
Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. Removing the Optical Drive
1. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see...
Service Manual - Page 40
... surface (such as a connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside... safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual - Page 46
...two screws that secure the system board assembly to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering ...Reader board cable from the connectors on your computer. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Module). 11. Remove the Bluetooth ...
Service Manual - Page 50
... main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the VGA connector board from the routing guide. 11. Back to Contents Page
VGA Connector Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the VGA Connector Board Replacing the...