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    Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual 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-Cell Battery Status Light Board Speaker Display Camera Middle Cover AC
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    Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
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    cable and lift 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
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    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 module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery
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    to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in
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    Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes
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    attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system 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 computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power
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    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS 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 Tag for your computer is located on a label at the
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    Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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
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    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 do so
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    Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera 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 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 to the display cover. 4. Place the WLAN antenna on the camera module and replace the two screws that secure the
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    Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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
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    -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 computer base. 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Slide the hard-drive cable
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    Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the remove the main 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 Heat Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
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    Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Hinge Caps Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
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    , replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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
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    6. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Turn the computer over and connect the antenna cables to the Mini- Card(s) (see step 7 of Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 10
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    Display Assembly). 3. Using your fingertips, carefully 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
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    secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. 1 back of the display panel 3 display cable 2 tape 4 display board connector 8. Remove the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
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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 cable to the display board
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    Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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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    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 Replacing the Module Cover). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer
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    Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
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    to the hard drive. 10. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 11. Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 interposer 4 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new
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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 safety best practices information, see
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    the three screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base. 8. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. 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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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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
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    board. 10. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. 1 keyboard cable connector 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace
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    Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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
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    light board cable over the speaker. 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer
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    Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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,
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    not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 4. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Connect the AC adapter
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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-Card(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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    the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other
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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 safety best practices information, see
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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
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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 base. 8. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
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    Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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
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    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 no stray
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    Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker 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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    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. 4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Slide the hard-drive cable and
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    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z 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
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    from their respective connectors on the system board. 1 AC adapter cable connector 2 coin-cell battery cable connector 3 status light board cable 4 hard-drive cable connector connector 5 speaker cable connector 16. Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
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    hinge-bracket. 10. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle 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 processor fan (see Replacing the Processor Fan
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    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 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
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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
-
Cell Battery
Status
Light
Board
Speaker
Display
Camera
Middle
Cover
AC
Adapter
Connector
System
Board
Wireless
Mini
-
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.