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    Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical Drive Wireless Mini-Card Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Display Camera
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    Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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
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    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 display, and press the power button to
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    Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your
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    Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For
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    the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 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 may result
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    Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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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    the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 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 may result
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    Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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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    Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability
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    module to the system board. 4. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the
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    Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove
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    guides. Connect the fan cable and display cable to their connectors on the system board. 5. Replace the adhesive tape that secures the display cable to the processor heat sink. 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace
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    Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel WARNING 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the
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    guide and connect the Mini-Card antenna cable to the connector on the Mini-Card. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws at the base of the computer. 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery
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    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. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 5. Remove the eight screws
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    cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. 9. Peel off the camera cable from the back of the display panel. 1 tape 3 display cable 2 display board display panel brackets (2) 2 screws (4) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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    display panel. 5. Place the display panel on the display cover and connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 6. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover. 7. Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover
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    Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive 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 hard- drive to the base of the computer. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws
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    Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the
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    the power button cable to the palm rest. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws
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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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
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    the palm rest. 5. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 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
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    Back to Contents Page
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    "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the type of memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions
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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 keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the
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    Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
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    -Card to the connector on the system board. 5. Connect the black antenna cable to the connector marked with a black triangle on the wireless Mini-Card. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer
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    Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove
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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™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the ten screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard you connect a
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    board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables. 5. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the ten screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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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 Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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
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    to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the
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    the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 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 may result
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    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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
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    11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 13. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 15. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION
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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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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Before You Begin
Battery
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Speakers
Power Button Module
Memory Module(s)
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Wireless Mini
-
Card
Internal Module With Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology
Coin
-
Cell Battery
Processor Heat Sink
Processor Module
Display
Camera Module
System Board
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.