Dell Inspiron M5010 Setup Guide

Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ____________________ Regulatorymodel:P10FseriesRegulatorytype:P10

Replacing the Camera Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Place the camera module on the display cover and press the cam

Back to Contents Page  Media Card Reader Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Media Card Reader Board Replacing the

Replacing the Media Card Reader Board  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Align the Media Card Reader board with the latch on

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Ba

Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Modu

6. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Align t

Back to Contents Page  Processor Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processo

 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

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel    Display As

 Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the fo

Back to Contents Page  Base Cover Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover    Removi

 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).  3. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display

 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 sec

 7. Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.  8. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive      Re

9. Turn the computer over and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the

 13. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  I/O Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board    Removing

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Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard    Removing the

 8. Ease the keyboard up and slide the six tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest.  9. Without pulling hard on th

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 6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).  7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).  Back to Contents Page  CAUT

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module(s) Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(

 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

Back to Contents Page  Middle Cover Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover    

 13. Turn the computer over and lift the middle cover off the computer base. Replacing the Middle Cover  1. Align the tabs beneath the middl

Back to Contents Page  Wireless Mini-Card Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card    

 9. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the connector on the system board.  10. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the syste

 6. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.  7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).  8. Replace the

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive  

5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensur

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Work

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest    Removing

 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).   9. Disconnect the touch pad cable, status light cable, and power button cable from the con

5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).  6. Turn the computer over and replace the seven screws that secure the palm rest to the com

Back to Contents Page  Battery Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery    Removing the Ba

Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers    Removing the

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Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Enteri

 13. Lift the system board assembly to disconnect connector on the system board from the connector on the I/O board and lift the system board assembl

 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>

Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2010DellInc.

  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

Back to Contents Page  VGA Connector Board Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the VGA Connector Board Replacing the VGA Conn

Replacing the VGA Connector Board  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Place the VGA connector board along with the cable on th

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual  1. Turn on the computer.  2. Go to support.dell.com/sup

Back to Contents Page  Internal Module With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Bluetooth Mod

4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).  5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).  6. Replace memory modu

Back to Contents Page  Camera Module Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module  