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Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual  

 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

© 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. 

Regulatory model: P22G     Regulatory type: P22G001; P22G002 

 

2011 - 05 Rev. A00 

Before You Begin 

 

Battery 

 

Keyboard 

 

Memory Module(s) 

 

Optical Drive 

 

Palm-Rest Assembly 

 

Power Button Board 

 

Hard Drive 

 

Wireless Mini-Card 

 

Audio Board 

 

Coin-Cell Battery 

 

USB Board 

 

Thermal Cooling Assembly 

 

Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 

 

Hinge Cover 

 

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 potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. 

 

WARNING: 

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 

Summary of Contents for inspiron M4040/14-N4050

Page 1: ...r whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Regulatory model P22G Regulatory type P22G001 P22G002 2011 05 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module s Optical Drive Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Hard Drive Wireless Mini Card Audio Board Coin Cell Battery USB Board Thermal Cooling Assembly Processor Module For Inspiron 14 N4050 Only Hinge Cover...

Page 2: ...e the audio board cable into the connector on the system board Press down on the connector latch to secure the audio board cable to the connector on the system board 4 Connect the Mini Card antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini Card See Replacing the Mini Card 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING Before working inside your computer read...

Page 3: ...ry 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: ...ck 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 cove...

Page 5: ...ty 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 read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compl...

Page 6: ...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 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 network device CAUTION To help prevent damage to the sys...

Page 7: ...rand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list e Click Confirm 4 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appe...

Page 8: ...0 Release the tabs that secure the camera module to the display cover and lift the camera module off the display cover 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certifie...

Page 9: ...placing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the hinge cover See Replacing the Hinge Cover 7 Replace the USB board See Replacing the USB Board on page 48 8 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 10 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the compute...

Page 10: ...attery socket on the system board b Lift the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system 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 should perform re...

Page 11: ...o the connector on the system board c Slide the audio board cable into the connector on the system board Press down on the connector latch to secure the audio board cable to the connector on the system board b Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly c Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer...

Page 12: ...s from the routing guides 10 Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 11 Lift and remove the display assembly out of 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 ...

Page 13: ...l drive See Replacing the Optical Drive 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 10 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly 3 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display beze...

Page 14: ...e Removing the Display Bezel 4 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module See Removing the Camera Module 5 Make a note of the display cable and Mini Card antenna cables routing and remove them from the routing guides on the display hinges 6 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 1 display bezel CAUTION Before turning on the computer replac...

Page 15: ...the display panel 3 Connect the display cable to the display board connector and secure it with the tape 4 Turn the display panel over 5 Align the screw holes on the display panel bracket with the screw holes on the display panel and replace the four screws two on each side 6 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover and replace the six screws 7 Route the...

Page 16: ...ly See Replacing the Display Assembly 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 17: ...drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive 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 touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on...

Page 18: ...ace the hard drive assembly on the computer base 6 Push the hard drive assembly towards the right to connect it to the connector on the system board 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 hard drive 2 screws 2 3 hard drive bracket CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all s...

Page 19: ...mbly 3 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 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 del...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...y 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 ground yourself ...

Page 22: ...o place 3 Turn the computer over 4 Replace the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base 5 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 23: ... 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 ground yourself by using a wrist g...

Page 24: ...h 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 Back to Contents Page 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...See Replacing the Keyboard 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery or 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 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to...

Page 27: ...ormation 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 touching an unpainted metal surfac...

Page 28: ...r computer as required Back to Contents Page 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 cables under the car...

Page 29: ...screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard 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 regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 your warranty...

Page 32: ...he 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 three screws on the palm rest assembly 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the eight screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...ance 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 touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your comp...

Page 35: ...ling Assembly 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page NOTE If you install a new processor a new thermal assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor module has...

Page 36: ...Begin 2 Slide the power button board under the tabs on the palm rest and align the screw hole on the power button board with the screw hole on the palm rest 3 Replace the screw that secures the power button board to 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 Regulator...

Page 37: ...llow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 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 38: ...essor Module 12 Disconnect the display cable speakers cable audio board cable USB board cable coin cell battery cable and AC adapter cable from the connectors on the system 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_co...

Page 39: ...d Drive 8 Replace the Mini Card See Replacing the Mini Card 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 10 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive 11 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s 12 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard 13 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery 14 Replace any removed cards o...

Page 40: ... 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 Back to Contents Page ...

Page 41: ... logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden 2011 05 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer CAUTION A CAUTION indicate...

Page 42: ... board with the screw hole on the computer base 3 Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the computer base 4 Slide the USB board cable into the connector on the system board Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB board cable to the connector on the system board 5 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING Before working inside your computer read the saf...

Page 43: ...the Palm Rest Assembly 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 ...

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