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Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Regulatory model: P11S series
Regulatory type: P11S001; P11S002

May 2010 Rev. A00

Before You Begin

Battery

Module Cover

Memory Module(s)

Keyboard

Palm Rest

Power Button Board

Hard Drive Assembly

Processor Fan

Internal Card With Bluetooth

Wireless

Technology

Coin-Cell Battery

Status
Light
Board
Speaker

Display

Camera

Middle
Cover

AC
Adapter
Connector

System
Board

Wireless
Mini-Card
(s)

Processor
Heat Sink
Assembly

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.

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Page 1: ...ument 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 P11S series Regulatory type P11S001 P11S002 May 2010 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module s Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Hard Drive Assembly Processor Fan Internal Card With...

Page 2: ...o the computer base 10 Turn the computer and remove the screw that secures the left hinge bracket 11 Lift the left hinge bracket 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 cert...

Page 3: ... the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the computer base 3 Connect the AC adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board 4 Place the left hinge bracket over the AC adapter connector 5 Replace the screw that secures the left hinge bracket 6 Replace the middle cover see Replacing the Middle Cover 7 Replace the processor fan see Replacing the Processor Fan...

Page 4: ...puter and replace the screw that secures the left hinge bracket to the computer base 12 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 13 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 5: ...puter 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 ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by p...

Page 6: ...se the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 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 re...

Page 7: ...lets 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 computer 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 network device CAUTION To help prevent damage to the sy...

Page 8: ...ct 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...

Page 9: ... on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press down to connect the Bluetooth card to the system board 3 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices informat...

Page 10: ...ver see Replacing the Module Cover 7 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 11: ...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 your warranty CAUTION To avoid elect...

Page 12: ...e two screws that secure the WLAN antenna to the display cover 5 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera 6 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page 1 WLAN antenna 2 camera module CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain ins...

Page 13: ...e computer base Using a plastic scribe gently pry the coin cell battery out of the battery socket 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 Only a certified service technician should ...

Page 14: ...into their connectors on the system board Press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 system board connector 2 coin cell battery CAUTION Before turning on ...

Page 15: ...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 your warranty CAUTION To avo...

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Page 17: ...e Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink assembly from the computer when the heat sink is hot do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink assembly 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 avo...

Page 18: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 19: ... 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 your warranty CAUTION To av...

Page 20: ...ctions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover 4 Remove the memory module s see Removing the Memory Module s 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 6 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 7 Turn the computer over 8 Disconnect the Mini Card antenna cables from the computer base 9 Turn the computer o...

Page 21: ...ssembly to the computer base 3 Route the Mini Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base 4 Replace the hinge caps see Replacing the Hinge Caps 5 Connect the display cable and the camera cable to their connectors on the system board 6 Replace the Bluetooth card see Replacing the Bluetooth Card 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing th...

Page 22: ...g 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 Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws r...

Page 23: ...ift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable 8 Remove the six screws three on each side that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel 1 screws 8 2 display panel 1 back of the display panel 2 tape 3 display cable 4 display board connector ...

Page 24: ...nt posts to correctly place the display panel on the display cover 5 Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 6 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page 1 display panel brackets 2 2 screws 6 3 display panel CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all sc...

Page 25: ...ons in Before You Begin 2 Place the processor fan 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 Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to s...

Page 26: ...e Replacing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 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 27: ...cian 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 prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer befo...

Page 28: ...he system board and press down on the latch to secure the hard drive cable 8 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 9 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 13 Install the operating system...

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Page 30: ... tabs that secure the middle cover to the computer base 10 Lift the middle cover away from 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 u...

Page 31: ...lacing the Palm Rest 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Turn the computer over 7 Replace the three screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 middle cover CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray s...

Page 32: ...al 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 ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touchi...

Page 33: ...ard cable 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest and lower the keyboard into place 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 5 Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base 6 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 7 Replace the ba...

Page 34: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 35: ...omputer base Replacing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Align the screw hole on the status light board with the screw hole 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...

Page 36: ...e status light board cable over the speaker 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 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 t...

Page 37: ...g 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 your warranty CAUTION To avoid ele...

Page 38: ...Replacing the Module Cover 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 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 Windows Vista Click Start Help and Support Dell System Informat...

Page 39: ...r 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 ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by perio...

Page 40: ...10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 half Mini Card 2 screws 2 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...

Page 41: ...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 surface such as a connector ...

Page 42: ...connect the touch pad cable and the power button board cable from their connectors on the system board 11 Slide a plastic scribe between the computer base and the palm rest and pry out the palm rest off the computer base 1 power button board cable connector 2 screws 5 3 touch pad cable connector CAUTION Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest ...

Page 43: ...stem board 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 7 Replace the two rubber caps that cover the palm rest screws on the computer base 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 palm rest 2 plastic scrib...

Page 44: ...place the two screws that secure the power button board to the palm rest 3 Turn the palm rest over 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 y...

Page 45: ...rd 6 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 7 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 46: ... system board 9 Remove the two screws that secure the speaker 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 Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Dam...

Page 47: ...r connectors on the system board Press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 6 Press the adhesive side of the status light board cable over the speaker 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 sp...

Page 48: ...ocessor fan see Removing the Processor Fan 11 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 12 Remove the middle cover see Removing the Middle Cover 13 Remove the screw that secures the left hinge bracket WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Complia...

Page 49: ... AC adapter connector cable from their respective connectors on the system board 16 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base 1 left hinge bracket 2 screw 1 AC adapter cable connector 2 coin cell battery cable connector 3 status light board cable connector 4 hard drive cable connector 5 speaker cable connector ...

Page 50: ... on the computer base 9 Replace the screw that secures the left hinge bracket 10 Replace the middle cover see Replacing the Middle Cover 11 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 12 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 13 Replace the processor fan see Replacing the Processor Fan 14 Replace the Bluetooth card see Replacing the B...

Page 51: ... 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 Back to Contents Page ...

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