Dell Inspiron N7010, Service Manual

Page 1: ...er 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 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 Cell Battery Status Light Board Wireless Mini Card...

Page 2: ...C 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 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 O...

Page 3: ...e 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 Back to Contents Page 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 ...

Page 4: ...on Back to Contents Page 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 Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not...

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Page 6: ...Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For a...

Page 7: ...and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer 7 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery 8 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the networ...

Page 8: ... the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list d Click Confirm 5 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 6 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 7 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is t...

Page 9: ...card to the system board 9 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the connector on the system board Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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...

Page 10: ...he 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 Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain ...

Page 11: ...y lift the camera module off the display cover 12 Remove the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module 13 Disconnect the camera cable from 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...

Page 12: ...ee Replacing the Display Bezel 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 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 ...

Page 13: ...Begin 2 Hold the coin cell battery with the positive side facing up 3 Slide the coin cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps into place 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 Only a ...

Page 14: ...low 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 Battery Back to Contents Page 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 ...

Page 15: ... 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 Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not c...

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Page 17: ...y Dell is not covered by your warranty 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 CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery before working inside the computer CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact betw...

Page 18: ...ink 5 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 22 in Replacing the System Board 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 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 NOTE The pin 1 c...

Page 19: ...t 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 processor heat sink CAUTION 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 electrostatic discharge gro...

Page 20: ...ng the Battery Back to Contents Page NOTE The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer model 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 ...

Page 21: ... screws that secure the daughter board to the computer base 4 Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 22 in Replacing the System Board 5 Replace the battery see 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 Homepage at www dell com regul...

Page 22: ...Back to Contents Page 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 ...

Page 23: ...he connector on the system board and remove the display cable grounding screw 11 Hold the display assembly in place and remove the four screws two on each side that secure the display assembly to the computer base 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 Hom...

Page 24: ...er over and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace 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 th...

Page 25: ...lay assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover CAUTION The display bezel is extremely fragile Be careful when rem...

Page 26: ...res the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable 8 Remove the eight screws four on each side that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel 1 screws 8 2 display panel 3 display cover 1 display board connector 2 display cable 3 tape 1 display panel 2 display panel brackets 2 3 screws 8 ...

Page 27: ...Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel 5 Remove the two screws one on each side that secure the display hinges to the display cover and remove the hinges 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 tha...

Page 28: ...w the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Place the hinge caps on the display hinges and snap them into place 3 Replace the display hinges see Replacing the Display Hinges 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turnin...

Page 29: ...ystem board 10 Remove the two screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base 11 Lift the processor fan off the computer base 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 Only a certified service t...

Page 30: ... Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 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 Battery Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 processor fan 3 proc...

Page 31: ...ld perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the ...

Page 32: ... connector on the system board 7 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 10 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed ...

Page 33: ...play Assembly 10 Release the four tabs that secure the middle cover to the computer base 11 Lift the middle cover off the computer base 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 dis...

Page 34: ...ly 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 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 Battery Back to Contents Page 1 middle cover CAUTION Before ...

Page 35: ...ng the Display Assembly 11 Remove the middle cover see Removing the Middle Cover 12 Lift the I O board off the computer base 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 Only a certified service technician s...

Page 36: ...e to the connector on the system board 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace 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 Back to Conten...

Page 37: ...ad 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 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 electrostatic discharge grou...

Page 38: ...system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 3 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and lower the keyboard into place 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 5 Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer...

Page 39: ...Back to Contents Page 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 ...

Page 40: ...e status light board to the computer base 10 Lift the status light board off the computer 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 see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician sho...

Page 41: ...cable 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 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 Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on t...

Page 42: ... memory module connector 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is...

Page 43: ...it detects the memory module s and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Windows Vista Click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to Contents Page CAUTION If you need to install memory modules in two connectors install a memory module in the c...

Page 44: ...e 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 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 CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see...

Page 45: ...d 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card you are installing The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini Card supported by your computer 1 antenna cable connectors 2 2 screw 3 Mini Card CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure corr...

Page 46: ...attery 13 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page WLAN Wi Fi WiMax 2 antenna cables Main white triangle Auxiliary black triangle white black 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 ...

Page 47: ...g 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 Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION 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...

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Page 49: ...alm rest off the computer base 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 su...

Page 50: ...g the Keyboard 6 Replace the eighteen screws that secure the palm rest to the 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 Back to Contents Page 1 power button cable connector 2 touch pad ...

Page 51: ...ive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board 4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 23 in Replacing the System Board 5 Replace the battery see 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 Homepage at www de...

Page 52: ...Back to Contents Page 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 ...

Page 53: ... button board away from 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized b...

Page 54: ...palm rest over 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 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 Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before tu...

Page 55: ...the computer base 11 Note the routing of the speaker cable and remove the speakers and cable from the computer base 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 Only a certified servic...

Page 56: ... Light Board 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace 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 Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before tur...

Page 57: ...0 Lift the subwoofer assembly off the computer base Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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 Only a certified service techni...

Page 58: ...eyboard 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 Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain ins...

Page 59: ... Processor Fan 13 Disconnect the status light board cable from the connector on the system board 14 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board and remove the display cable grounding screw 15 Disconnect the speaker cable subwoofer cable and AC adapter connector cable from their connectors on the system board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety inform...

Page 60: ...em board assembly off the computer base 18 Turn the system board assembly over 19 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the platform controller hub PCH cooler to the system board 20 Lift the PCH cooler off the system board 1 display cable grounding screw 2 display cable 3 AC adapter connector cable 4 subwoofer cable 5 speaker cable 6 status light board cable 1 system board assembly 2 screws 8 ...

Page 61: ...t secure the system board to the computer base 10 Connect the status light board cable to the connector on the system board 11 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and replace the display cable grounding screw 12 Connect the speaker cable subwoofer cable and the AC adapter connector cable to the connectors on the system board 13 Replace the processor fan see Replacing the...

Page 62: ... is installed properly 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press F2 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 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 NOTE After you hav...

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