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Setup Guide - Page 82
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... Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model
Dell Inspiron N5010 Dell Inspiron M5010
System Chipset
Inspiron N5010 Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
Inspiron M5010 AMD™ RS880M AMD SB820M
Processor
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Service Manual - Page 1
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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Base Cover Memory Module(s) ... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is subject to avoid the problem.
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Service Manual - Page 2
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...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin.
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CAUTION: To ...is not authorized by Dell™ is released from the tabs on the base cover into place. 4. Back to Contents Page
Base Cover
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Service Manual - Page 4
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... flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Hold a component such as a... keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before ...
Service Manual - Page 6
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... on the top right of the computer. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
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1. Back to Contents Page Locate the BIOS update file for your... different model and want to step 4. Click Enter a Service Tag. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer is titled the same as the...
Service Manual - Page 7
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... a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is not covered by Dell™ is already installed. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module...1.
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Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING:...
Service Manual - Page 9
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...Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the camera module from the latches that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector... at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off the metallic tape that secures the camera module to Contents Page
Camera Module
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Service Manual - Page 11
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... Media Card Reader board out of the computer base.
1 system board connector
2 Media Card Reader board Back to Contents Page
Media Card Reader Board
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Service Manual - Page 13
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...coin-cell battery with your computer. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board.
1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell... Board. 4. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING...
Service Manual - Page 14
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... the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the thermal pads. Removing the Processor Module
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Processor Module
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Service Manual - Page 16
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... to step 14 in Before You Begin.
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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Disconnect the fan cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of screws on the processor heat sink...
Service Manual - Page 18
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... Removing the Palm Rest). 8. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Back to Contents Page
Display
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Service Manual - Page 23
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... drive. Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5.
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Hard Drive
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Service Manual - Page 26
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...™ is seated fully. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery).
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Follow the instructions from step 3 to Contents Page
I/O Board
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WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Replace...
Service Manual - Page 28
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...Keyboard
1. NOTE: 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 ...base cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible....
Service Manual - Page 31
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...remove the main battery (see Removing the Base Cover). You can be accessed from Dell™ are covered under your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ...end of memory supported by your computer. Back to Contents Page
Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING:...
Service Manual - Page 33
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... base. 12. Remove memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
Middle Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: ...
Service Manual - Page 35
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (WiMax) NOTE: Depending on the...(see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. 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
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... drive from the optical drive bay.
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Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is fully seated. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ... screw that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
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Service Manual - Page 40
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... drive (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on... a wrist grounding strap or by 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...
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