Dell Inspiron 13z N301Z Service Manual

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    Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module(s) either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information
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    to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing ) before working inside the computer. Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3.
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    the AC adapter connector off the computer base. 1 AC adapter connector cable 2 system board connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Route the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the computer base. 3. Connect the
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    8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 9. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Turn the computer and replace the screw that secures the left hinge- bracket to the computer base. 12. Replace the
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    Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the battery in the battery bay
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data
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    2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Select Model. 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page
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    Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the board. 1 screw 2 Bluetooth card Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with
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    5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to
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    Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display
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    1 WLAN antenna 2 camera module Replacing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the camera module on the display cover using the alignment posts. 3. Press down on the camera module to secure it
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    to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3.
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    1 system board connector 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. With the adhesive side of the coin-cell battery facing down, press the coin- cell battery into the socket on the
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    to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the captive screw 2 module cover 3 module cover tabs (5) Replacing the Module Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the tabs on the module cover into the slots on
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    Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink the screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink). 3. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 20 in Replacing the System Board. CAUTION: Before turning
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    Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Hinge Caps Display Assembly Display Bezel fragile. Be careful when removing the hinge caps to prevent damaging them. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the
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    inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the
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    routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides. 14. Remove the six screws (three on each side) that secure the 5 Mini-Card antenna cables Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display assembly in position
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    pry up the inside edges of the display bezel to remove it from the display assembly. 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the display bezel with the display panel, and snap the display bezel into place. Ensure that the display cable
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    1 screws (8) 2 display panel 5. Lift the display panel off the display cover. 6. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 7. Lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. 1 back of the display panel 3 display
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    1 display panel brackets (2) 3 display panel 2 screws (6) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Connect the display
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    to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Processor Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove
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    3. Replace the two screws that secure the processor fan to the system board. 4. Connect the processor fan cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the module cover (see
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell Dell Technology Guide). Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 1. Follow the instructions
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    bracket 2 interposer 4 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more
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    Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
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    1 middle cover Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the four tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into
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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove
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    the connector on the system board. 10. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. 1 keyboard cable connector 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure
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    to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Status Light Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3.
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    3. Replace the screw that secures the status light board to the computer base. 4. Slide the status light board cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 5. Press the adhesive side of the status light board cable over the speaker. 6.
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    Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™
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    1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory module with the of memory installed in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Back to Contents
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    Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini- the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If
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    5. Turn the system board over. 6. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 18 in Replacing the System antenna cable color scheme for each MiniCard supported by your computer. Connectors on the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell
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    Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
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    8. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 9. Remove the five screws that secure the palm rest to the system board. 10. Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch pad cable and the power button board cable from their connectors on the system board.
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    1 palm rest 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the palm rest on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 3. Slide the touch pad cable
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    Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing button board 3 palm rest 2 screws (2) Replacing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the power button board on the palm rest and replace
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    4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that
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    Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Speaker 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove
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    connector 2 screws (2) 10. Note the routing of the speaker cable and remove the speaker from the computer base. Replacing the Speaker 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the speaker in the computer base. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the speaker to the computer base
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    Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the ). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 7. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive Assembly". 8. Remove
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    14. Lift the left hinge-bracket off the computer base. 1 left hinge-bracket 2 screw 15. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable, speaker cable, status light board cable, and the AC adapter connector cable from their respective connectors on the system board. 1 AC adapter cable connector 2 coin-
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    Cover). 11. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 12. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly. 13. Replace the the system board, enter the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 22. Enter the
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    is installed properly. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING
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Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Regulatory model: P11S series
Regulatory type: P11S001; P11S002
May 2010 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Power Button Board
Hard Drive Assembly
Processor Fan
Internal Card With Bluetooth
®
Wireless
Technology
Coin
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Cell Battery
Status
Light
Board
Speaker
Display
Camera
Middle
Cover
AC
Adapter
Connector
System
Board
Wireless
Mini
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Card
(s)
Processor
Heat Sink
Assembly
Flashing
the BIOS
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.