Dell Inspiron 17 N7010 Inspiron 17 N7010 Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 17 N7010 Manual

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    Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Coin-Cell Battery Status Light Board Wireless Mini-Card Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Fan Speakers Subwoofer
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    Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Removing
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    Daughter Board). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 22 in Replacing the System Board. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before
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    Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer
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    computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Turn the
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    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of
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    Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
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    5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 14. Replace the battery (see Replacing
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    Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Module Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery
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    Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    to the system board. 4. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 22 in Replacing the System Board. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure
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    Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
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    heat sink may vary based on your computer model. 3. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 22 in Replacing the System Board. 4. 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
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    to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Removing the
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    CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Display 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 10
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    the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 11. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery
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    Assembly). 3. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 4. Remove the display bezel. 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place
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    1 screws (8) 3 display cover 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 display board connector
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    (one on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display cover and remove the hinges. 1 screws (2) 2 display hinges (2) Replacing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to place the display hinges on the display cover. Ensure that the
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    to release the hinge cap tabs from the slots on the display hinges. 7. Lift the hinge cap off the display hinges. 1 display hinges (2) 2 hinge caps (2) Replacing the Hinge Caps 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the hinge caps on the display hinges and snap them into place
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    Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery
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    on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 10. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 11. Install the drivers and
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    Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 6. Remove the ten screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base. 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard
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    6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
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    the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 11. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery
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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
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    the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board. 10. Lift the keyboard off the computer. 1 keyboard tabs (5) 2 connector latch Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system
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    CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
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    6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 8. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount 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 Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
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    connectors (2) 2 screw 3 Mini-Card 10. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the daughter board. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove color scheme for the MiniCard supported by your computer. Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme
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    the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery
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    Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery . 10. Slide a plastic scribe between the
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    computer base. 7. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on
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    Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step
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    CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
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    Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
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    the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 11. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery
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    Back to Contents Page Subwoofer Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the Subwoofer Assembly Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
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    6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 8. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
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    cable 2 display cable 4 subwoofer cable 6 status light board cable 16. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base. 17. Carefully ease the connectors on the system board assembly out of the slots in the computer, and lift the system board assembly off the
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    Fan). 14. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 15. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 16. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 17. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 18. Follow the instructions from step
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    board, enter the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 25. Enter the service tag (see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS). Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn
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    to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 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 indicates
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Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Regulatory model: P08E series
Regulatory type: P08E001
March 2010 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Optical Drive
Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Hard Drive
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Power Button Board
Coin
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Cell Battery
Status Light Board
Wireless Mini
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Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology
Processor Fan
Speakers
Subwoofer Assembly
Display
Camera Module
Middle Cover
I/O Board
System Board
Processor Heat Sink
Processor Module
Daughter Board
AC Adapter Connector
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.