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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5110

Service Manual

Regulatory model: P17F Regulatory type: P17F001

Summary of Contents for 5110 Color Laser

Page 1: ...Dell Inspiron N5110 Service Manual Regulatory model P17F Regulatory type P17F001 ...

Page 2: ...e materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be us...

Page 3: ...re Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module s 19 Removing the Memory Module s 19 ...

Page 4: ...oving the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini Card s 37 Removing the Mini Card s 37 Replacing the Mini Card s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 ...

Page 5: ...ble 48 Replacing the Display Cable 49 Display Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin Cell Battery 61 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 61 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 62 ...

Page 6: ...eakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 ...

Page 7: ...Contents 7 19 I O Board 83 Removing the I O Board 83 Replacing the I O Board 84 20 VGA Power Board 85 Removing the VGA Power Board 85 Replacing the VGA Power Board 86 21 Flashing the BIOS 89 ...

Page 8: ...8 Contents ...

Page 9: ...mmended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe BIOS executable update program available at support dell com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open ...

Page 10: ...t covered by your warranty CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable...

Page 11: ...em board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer 7 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 8 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board ...

Page 12: ...12 Before You Begin ...

Page 13: ...thorized 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 Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Top Cover ...

Page 14: ...e top cover 2 Align the top cover to the display back cover 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and display back cover 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 1 top cover 2 release button 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ur 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 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 ...

Page 16: ... Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 3 2 1 ...

Page 17: ...tic 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the batt...

Page 18: ... 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 1 tabs 2 module cover 3 captive screw 1 2 3 ...

Page 19: ...he computer You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board See 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 sockets labeled DIMM A and DIMM B that can be accessed from the bottom ...

Page 20: ...n Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot 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 NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 1 memory mo...

Page 21: ...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 6 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the memory module s and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Click Start Control Panel System and Security S...

Page 22: ...22 Memory ...

Page 23: ...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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery...

Page 24: ...til it is fully seated 3 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 18 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 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 1 optical drive assembly 2 plastic scribe 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...Optical Drive 25 ...

Page 26: ...26 Optical Drive ...

Page 27: ...painted 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 CAUTION The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislo...

Page 28: ... careful when removing and handling the keyboard Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel 6 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly 7 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable 8 Lift the keyboard off the computer 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...n on the connector latch to secure the cable 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly 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 Close the display and turn the computer over 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard cable connector 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...30 Keyboard 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 ...

Page 31: ...ized 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 Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Palm Rest Asse...

Page 32: ...board see Removing the Keyboard on page 27 6 Remove the four screws on the palm rest assembly CAUTION Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors 7 Disconnect the power button board cable touch pad cable and hot key board cable from the connectors on the system board ...

Page 33: ...e to the palm rest 8 Using a plastic scribe carefully pry out the palm rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base 9 Lift the palm rest assembly off the computer base 1 power button board cable 2 touch pad cable 3 screws 4 4 hot key board cable 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 34: ...ter base and gently snap the palm rest assembly in place 3 Slide the touch pad cable power button board cable and hot key board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them 4 Replace the four screws on the palm rest assembly 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 29 1 plastic scribe 2 palm rest assembly 1 2 ...

Page 35: ...rews that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 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 36: ...36 Palm Rest Assembly ...

Page 37: ...ge to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 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 has one full Mini Card slot for Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN and one half ...

Page 38: ... the Palm Rest Assembly on page 31 b Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini Card c Remove the screw that secures the Mini Card to the system board d Lift the Mini Card out of the system board connector CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that ...

Page 39: ...rd connector 4 Press the other end of the Mini Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini Card to the system board 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 Cards supported by your computer 6 If you are replacing the WiMax WWAN Mini Card Replace t...

Page 40: ... 16 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 9 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 ...

Page 41: ...ot 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Display Assembly Removing the Display Assemb...

Page 42: ...creen board is optional and may not be present in your computer 6 Disconnect the Mini Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini Card s see Removing the Mini Card s on page 37 7 Note the routing of the Mini Card antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides 8 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 9 Lift the display assembly off the com...

Page 43: ...n and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides 4 Connect the Mini Card antenna cables to the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card s on page 39 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 3 display cable connector 4 Mini Card antenna cables 2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 44: ...ace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the top cover see Removing the Top Cover on page 13 3 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 41 CAUTION The display bezel is extremely ...

Page 45: ...ently snap it into place 3 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 4 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover on page 14 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 1 display bezel 1 ...

Page 46: ...y see Removing the Display Assembly on page 41 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel on page 44 4 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module 5 Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover 6 Lift the display panel off the display back cover 1 camera module 1 ...

Page 47: ...ee Removing the Display Panel Brackets on page 50 Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Replace the display panel brackets see Replacing the Display Panel Brackets on page 50 3 Replace the display cable see Replacing the Display Cable on page 49 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 5 Route the display cable and Mini Card a...

Page 48: ...ws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Display Cable Removing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 41 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel on page 44 4 Remove the display panel see Removing the...

Page 49: ...splay panel see Replacing the Display Panel on page 47 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 45 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 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 1 display cable 2 tape 2 1...

Page 50: ...embly on page 41 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel on page 44 4 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel on page 46 5 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel Replacing the Display Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 1 display brackets 2 2 screws 4 1 2 ...

Page 51: ...lay panel see Replacing the Display Panel on page 47 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 45 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 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 52: ...52 Display ...

Page 53: ...ic 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the batter...

Page 54: ...54 Hinge Cover 6 Lift the hinge cover off the computer base 1 screws 4 2 tabs 7 1 2 1 ...

Page 55: ...to place 3 Replace the four screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 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 1 Hinge C...

Page 56: ...56 Hinge Cover ...

Page 57: ... 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 i...

Page 58: ...lay bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 45 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 6 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 34 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...

Page 59: ...Camera Module 59 ...

Page 60: ...60 Camera Module ...

Page 61: ...rge 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery s...

Page 62: ...n page 9 2 With the positive side up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 34 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 1 2 ...

Page 63: ...Coin Cell Battery 63 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 64: ...64 Coin Cell Battery ...

Page 65: ...ard remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer CAUTION Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Press and eject any installed cards from the 8 in 1 media card reader 3 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 4 ...

Page 66: ...onnector on the system board from the connector on the I O board 13 Turn the system board assembly over 14 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 71 15 Remove the thermal cooling assembly see Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 75 16 Remove the processor module see Removing the Processor Module on page 79 1 screws 5 2 system board 3 speakers cabl...

Page 67: ...er cable to the connector on the system board 10 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover on page 55 11 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 12 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 34 13 Replace the memory module see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 20 14 Replace the module cover see Replac...

Page 68: ... 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 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 ...

Page 69: ...ector on your computer 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 help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in Before Yo...

Page 70: ...te the speaker cable through the routing guides 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 17 in Replacing the System Board on page 67 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 1 speakers 2 2 speaker cable 1 2 ...

Page 71: ...TION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 9 before removing the hard drive assembly Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise ca...

Page 72: ...ct it from the system board connector 5 Lift the hard drive assembly off the system board 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard drive bracket 1 hard drive assembly 2 screws 2 1 2 ...

Page 73: ...the hard drive bracket 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 5 Place the hard drive assembly on the system board 6 Slide the hard drive assembly to connect it to the system board connector 7 Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the system board 8 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 16 in Replacing the System Board on page 67...

Page 74: ...74 Hard Drive 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 75: ...d 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 13 i...

Page 76: ...the five screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board 4 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board 5 Adhere the tape that secures the fan cable to the system board 6 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 13 in Replacing the System Board on page 67 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 16 1 captive screws 5 2 system board 3 thermal cool...

Page 77: ...Thermal Cooling Assembly 77 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 78: ...78 Thermal Cooling Assembly ...

Page 79: ... main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer CAUTION Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Removing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 15 in Removing the System Board on page 65 3 To loosen the ZIF socket use a small flat blade sc...

Page 80: ... pad or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation 2 Align the pin 1 corner of the processor module with the pin 1 corner of the ZIF socket then insert the processor module NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin 1 corner of the ZIF socket 1 ZIF socket 2 processor module 3 pin 1 corner ...

Page 81: ...r hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw 3 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 16 in Replacing the System Board on page 67 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer F...

Page 82: ...82 Processor Module ...

Page 83: ...ell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the I O Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 41 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in Removing the S...

Page 84: ...lacing the Mini Card s on page 39 4 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover on page 55 5 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 16 in Replacing the System Board on page 67 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do s...

Page 85: ...rist 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 on page 15 before working inside the computer Removing the VGA Power Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display A...

Page 86: ...place the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover on page 55 4 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 17 in Replacing the System Board on page 67 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 43 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 87: ...VGA Power Board 87 ...

Page 88: ...88 VGA Power Board ...

Page 89: ...uter s Service Tag a Click Select Model b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu e Click Confirm 4 A list of results a...

Page 90: ...90 Flashing the BIOS 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen ...

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