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Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/

15-N5050 Owner’s Manual

Regulatory model: P18F             Regulatory type: P18F001; P18F002; P18F003

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Page 1: ...Dell Inspiron M5040 15 N5040 15 N5050 Owner s Manual Regulatory model P18F Regulatory type P18F001 P18F002 P18F003 ...

Page 2: ... change without notice 2011 Dell Inc All rights reserved Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG 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 Reproduction of these ma...

Page 3: ...e Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module s 19 Removing the Memory Module s 19 Replacing the Memory Module s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 ...

Page 4: ...mbly 29 Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 10 Coin Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 42 ...

Page 5: ...mbly 46 13 Processor Module For Inspiron 15 N5050 15 N5040 Only 47 Removing the Processor Module 47 Replacing the Processor Module 48 14 Hinge Cover 51 Removing the Hinge Cover 51 Replacing the Hinge Cover 53 15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 ...

Page 6: ...cing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 ...

Page 7: ...Contents 7 ...

Page 8: ...8 Contents ...

Page 9: ...ols 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 programs 2...

Page 10: ...authorized by Dell is not 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 be...

Page 11: ... prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer 7 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 13 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: ...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 in Before You Begin on page 9...

Page 14: ... 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...riodically 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 13 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 13 CAUTION The keycaps on the keyboard...

Page 16: ...when removing and handling the keyboard 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer 1 plastic scribe 2 tabs 4 3 keyboard 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ...connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 14 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...18 Keyboard ...

Page 19: ...e the computer You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board See the Specifications at support dell com manuals 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 f...

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: ...ing 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 Syste...

Page 22: ...22 Memory ...

Page 23: ... 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 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 13...

Page 24: ...w that secures the optical drive to the computer base 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Optical Drive on page 24 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 plastic scribe 2 screw 3 optical drive 4 notch ...

Page 25: ...mage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 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 half Mini Card slots for Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Bluetooth...

Page 26: ...26 Wireless Mini Card 6 Lift the Mini Card out of the connector on the system board 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 3 Mini Card 2 1 3 ...

Page 27: ...gin on page 9 2 Remove the new Mini Card from its packaging 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 correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the card and on the system board and realign the card CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Card never place cable...

Page 28: ...g the Keyboard on page 17 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery 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 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required NOTE If you are installing a Mini Card from a source other than Dell you must ...

Page 29: ...orized 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 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Palm Rest As...

Page 30: ...emove the two screws on the palm rest assembly CAUTION Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power button board cable and touch pad cable to the connectors on the system board and remove the cables ...

Page 31: ...computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest 7 Using a plastic scribe carefully pry out the palm rest assembly and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base 8 Lift the palm rest assembly off the computer base 1 power button board cable 2 touch pad cable 1 2 ...

Page 32: ...he Power Button Board on page 36 3 Align the palm rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest assembly into place 4 Slide the touch pad cable and power button board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them 5 Replace the two screws on the palm rest assembly 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 17 1...

Page 33: ...m rest assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery 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 ...

Page 34: ...34 Palm Rest Assembly ...

Page 35: ...r 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 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Follow the instr...

Page 36: ...rd to the palm rest 4 Turn the palm rest assembly over 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery 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 alignment post 2 t...

Page 37: ...a connector on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 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 a...

Page 38: ... the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 29 5 Slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it from the connector on the system board 6 Lift the hard drive out of the computer base ...

Page 39: ... hard drive towards the left to connect it to the connector on the system board 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Fai...

Page 40: ...40 Hard Drive ...

Page 41: ...d 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 13 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 See Removi...

Page 42: ...t on the system board 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery 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 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 1 2 ...

Page 43: ...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 13 before working inside the computer Removing the USB Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm ...

Page 44: ... to secure the USB board cable to the connector on the USB board 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 39 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...

Page 45: ...nector on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 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 13 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm Rest Assem...

Page 46: ...r on the system board 4 Attach the display cable to the thermal cooling assembly and connect the display cable to the connector on the system board 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain i...

Page 47: ...To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 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 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Follow the instructions from ...

Page 48: ... Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket Replacing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 NOTE If you install a new processor a new thermal cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped 1 processor module 2 ZIF socket 3 ZIF socket cam screw 2 3 1 ...

Page 49: ...le is not seated properly CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor 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 Replace the thermal cooling assembly See Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 46 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in...

Page 50: ...50 Processor Module For Inspiron 15 N5050 15 N5040 Only ...

Page 51: ...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 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Hinge Cove...

Page 52: ...52 Hinge Cover 4 Turn the computer over 5 Pry the hinge cover off the computer base 1 ...

Page 53: ...d snap the hinge cover into place 3 Turn the computer over 4 Replace the screw that secures the hinge cover to the computer base 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery 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 hinge cover ...

Page 54: ...54 Hinge Cover ...

Page 55: ...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 13 before working inside the computer Display Assembly Removing t...

Page 56: ... the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 29 5 Remove the hinge cover See Removing the Hinge Cover on page 51 6 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board ...

Page 57: ... Card on page 25 8 Make a note of the display cable and Mini Card antenna cables routing and remove the cables from the routing guides 9 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the display assembly to the computer base 10 Lift and remove the display assembly out of the computer base 1 display cable 1 ...

Page 58: ... 3 Route the display cable and Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides 4 Connect the Mini Card antenna cables to the Mini Card See Replacing the Mini Card on page 27 5 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board 6 Replace the hinge cover See Replacing the Hinge Cover on page 53 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on pag...

Page 59: ... 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 display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 55 CAUTION The display bezel is extremely fragile Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel 3 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display be...

Page 60: ...ilure to do so may result in damage to the computer Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 55 3 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 59 4 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module 5 Remove the six screws that secure t...

Page 61: ... off the display cover 8 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel 1 camera cable 2 screws 6 3 display panel 4 display cover 5 display cable 6 Mini Card antenna cables 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 62: ...urface 10 Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable 11 Make a note of the display cable routing and peel the cable from the back of the display panel 1 screws 4 2 display panel brackets 2 1 2 ...

Page 63: ... the display cable and Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the display hinges 6 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover and replace the six screws 7 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 60 8 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 58 CAUTION Before turning on the computer re...

Page 64: ...64 Display ...

Page 65: ...r on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 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 13 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 29 4...

Page 66: ...eplace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 58 6 Replace the hinge cover See Replacing the Hinge Cover on page 53 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside t...

Page 67: ... remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 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 3 in 1 media card reader 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 13 4 Rem...

Page 68: ...e system board 13 Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base 14 Lift the system board at an angle and release the connectors on the system board from the slots on the computer base NOTE Based on the selection you made at the time of purchase of your computer the dimensions of the system board and the location of the system board components may vary 1 speakers cable 2 U...

Page 69: ...nnect the speakers cable USB board cable microphone cable and AC adapter cable to the connectors on the system board 5 Replace the Mini Card See Replacing the Mini Card on page 27 6 Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor Module on page 48 7 Replace the thermal cooling assembly See Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 46 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replac...

Page 70: ...ning 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 15 Turn on the computer NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board 16 Enter the service tag See Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS on page 70 Entering the Service Ta...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...72 Flashing the BIOS 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen ...

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