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Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Battery
Memory-Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Keyboard
Palm Rest Assembly
Power Button Board
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Internal Module With Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
Display
Camera Module
Processor Heat Sink Fan
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under
license; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Regulatory model: P10S series
Regulatory type: P10S001
March 2010 Rev. A00
Middle Cover
VGA Connector Board
System Board
Hard Drive
Processor Heat Sink
Processor Module
Wireless Mini-Card
Coin-Cell Battery
Speakers
Flashing the BIOS
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- Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
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Page 2: Removing The Battery
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use 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 Before You Begin. -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. 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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 4 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). 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. ...
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Page 5: Flashing The Bios
Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of the computer. -
Page 6: Removing The Memory-Module Cover
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Memory-Module Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. -
Page 7: Removing The Bluetooth Module
Replacing the Bluetooth Module 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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 8 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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Page 9: 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 10: Replacing The Camera Module
13. Lift the camera module off the display cover. Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the camera module. 3. Replace the tape that secures the display cable to the camera module. ... -
Page 11: 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 12: 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 13 NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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Page 14: Removing The Processor Heat Sink Fan
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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink. - Page 15 NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink fan and are ready to replace it. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the processor heat sink fan in position and replace the screw that secures the processor heat sink fan to the computer base. ...
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Page 16: Removing The Processor Heat Sink
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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink. - Page 17 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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Page 18: Display Assembly
Display Hinges 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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 19: Display Bezel
11. In sequential order (indicated on the display hinge), remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. display cable display cable grounding screw screws (4) display assembly 12. Lift the display assembly off the computer. ... -
Page 20: Display Panel
Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). -
Page 21: Display Panel Bracket
screws (6) display panel 5. Lift the display panel off the display cover. 6. Remove the display cable (see Removing the Display Cable). Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. -
Page 22: Display Cable
screws (4) display panel brackets (2) 6. Remove the display panel brackets off the display panel. Replacing the Display Panel Bracket 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display panel brackets in position. ... -
Page 23: Display Hinges
display cable display cable connector Replacing the Display Cable 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel and replace the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel. ... -
Page 24: Replacing The Display Hinges
hinge cap display hinge hinge cap tabs (2) 6. Remove the two screws (one on each display hinge) that secure the display hinges to the display cover. screws (2) display hinges (2) 7. Lift the display hinges off the display cover. ... -
Page 25: Removing The Hard Drive
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, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. -
Page 26: Replacing The Hard Drive
screws (4) hard-drive bracket hard drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). Replacing the Hard Drive ... -
Page 27: 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 28 2. Align the tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Turn over the computer and replace the four screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base. ...
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Page 29: 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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 30: Replacing The Keyboard
plastic scribe keyboard 9. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest. 10. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display. ... - Page 31 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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Page 32: Removing The Memory Module(S)
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) ... - Page 33 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 a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
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Page 34: Wireless Mini-Card
Battery) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports one Mini-Card slot: One half Mini-Card slot —... -
Page 35: Replacing The Mini-Card
8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page ... -
Page 36: Removing The Palm Rest Assembly
Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 37: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly
1 power button board cable 2 touch pad cable 3 antenna cables (2) 10. Gently pull the antenna cables up from the bottom of the computer through the slot on the palm rest assembly. 11. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly. ... - Page 38 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Turn the computer over and replace the seven screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base. 9. Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-card. ...
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Page 39: 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, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 40 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 7. Replace the memory-module cover (see Replacing the Memory-Module Cover). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). ...
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Page 41: 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 Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 42 ...
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Page 43: Removing 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 practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). -
Page 44: Replacing The System Board
speaker cable connector system board assembly screws (3) 14. Remove the three screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base. 15. Carefully ease the connectors on the system board assembly out of the slots in the computer base, and lift the system board assembly out of the computer base. -
Page 45: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios
® 14. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Module). 15. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 16. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 17. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). - Page 46 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
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Page 47: Removing The Vga Connector Board
Replacing the VGA Connector Board 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 Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). - Page 48 2. Place the VGA connector board on the computer base and replace the two screws that secure the VGA connector board to the computer base. 3. Slide the VGA connector cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. ...