Dell Inspiron 15 (N5050, Late 2011) User Manual

Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner’s ManualRegulatory model: P18F Regulatory type: P18F001; P18F002; P18F003

10 Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn

Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authori

12 Before You Begin

Battery 132Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety b

14 BatteryReplacing the Battery1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Slide the battery into the battery bay until it cli

Keyboard 153Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety

16 Keyboard CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling

Keyboard 17Replacing the Keyboard1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on th

18 Keyboard

Memory 194Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

20 MemoryReplacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector la

Memory 214Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17.5Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page

22 Memory

Optical Drive 235Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additio

24 Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Slide the optical drive into the optica

Wireless Mini-Card 256Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F

26 Wireless Mini-Card6Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the system board.1 screw 2 antenna cables (2)3 Mini-Card213

Wireless Mini-Card 27 CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see &quo

28 Wireless Mini-Card4Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to

Palm-Rest Assembly 297Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F

Contents 3Contents1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turning Off Y

30 Palm-Rest Assembly4Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.5Remove the two screws on the palm-rest assembly. CAUTION

Palm-Rest Assembly 31 CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.7Using a plastic scribe, care

32 Palm-Rest Assembly9Remove the power button board. See "Removing the Power Button Board" on page 35.Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly1Follo

Palm-Rest Assembly 337Replace the 11 screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.8Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Batt

34 Palm-Rest Assembly

Power Button Board 358Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F

36 Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Using the alignment post, pla

Hard Drive 379Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional sa

38 Hard Drive4Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29.5Slide the hard drive to the rig

Hard Drive 39Replacing the Hard Drive1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.

4 Contents5 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Replacing the Op

40 Hard Drive

Coin-Cell Battery 4110Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Fo

42 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2With the positive side up, snap

USB Board 4311USB Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional saf

44 USB BoardReplacing the USB Board1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Slide the connectors on the USB board into the sl

Thermal Cooling Assembly 4512Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with you

46 Thermal Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Align the four ca

Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)4713Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) WARNING: Before working inside your

48 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to

Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) 492Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then

Contents 510 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Replacing the Coi

50 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)

Hinge Cover 5114Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional

52 Hinge Cover4Turn the computer over.5Pry the hinge cover off the computer base.1

Hinge Cover 53Replacing the Hinge Cover1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the

54 Hinge Cover

Display 5515Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety

56 Display4Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29.5Remove the hinge cover. See "

Display 577Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 25.8Make a not

58 DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Place the display assembly in position and

Display 598Replace the two screws to the computer base.9Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turnin

6 Contents15 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Removing th

60 DisplayReplacing the Display Bezel1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2Realign the display bezel over the display p

Display 617Lift the display panel off the display cover.8Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the displ

62 Display9Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.10Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display-board co

Display 63Replacing the Display Panel1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Attach the display cable to the back of the d

64 Display

Camera Module 6516Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additi

66 Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2Connect the camera cable to the connec

System Board 6717System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For addition

68 System Board10Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor Module" on page 47.11Remove the Mini-Card. See "Removing the Mini-Ca

System Board 69Replacing the System Board1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Slide the connectors on the system board

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70 System Board9Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32.10Replace the optical drive.

Flashing the BIOS 7118Flashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS

72 Flashing the BIOS8Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Before You Begin 91Before You BeginThis manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in your computer. Before you begin any proce