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Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

Follow the instructions in

Before You Begin

Remove the new wireless Mini-Card from its packaging.

Insert the wireless Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the system board.

Press the other end of the wireless Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the connector
on the system board.

Connect the black antenna cable to the connector marked with a black triangle on the wireless Mini-Card.

Replace the keyboard (see

Replacing the Keyboard

Replace the battery (see

Replacing the Battery

Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required.

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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 wireless Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.

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.

NOTE:

If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.

Summary of Contents for Inspiron M5030

Page 1: ...d trade names may be used in this document 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 June 2010 Rev A01 Regulatory model P07F series Regulatory type P07F001 P07F002 P07F003 Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module s Hard Driv...

Page 2: ...ur Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 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 pr...

Page 3: ...sconnect 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 avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from yo...

Page 4: ...brand in the Select Your Product Line list c Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list d 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 app...

Page 5: ...ctor on the Bluetooth module with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated 3 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to 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 del...

Page 6: ...oard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 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 7: ...r the latches until it is fully seated 3 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 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 CAUTI...

Page 8: ...oard see Replacing the Keyboard 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 9: ...eplace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back 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 servi...

Page 10: ...at 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 help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery before working inside the computer CAUTION To prevent int...

Page 11: ...eplace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page NOTE If a new processor is installed you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation NOTE Th...

Page 12: ...pped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to serv...

Page 13: ...pe 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 the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 processor heat sink 2 captive screws 4 NOTE This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it NOTE The appeara...

Page 14: ...ard and remove it from the routing guide 9 Remove the two screws one on each side that secure the display assembly to the computer base 10 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 ...

Page 15: ...eplace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 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 bezel 4 Remove the display bez...

Page 16: ...ing 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 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module 5 Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 1 display bezel ...

Page 17: ...9 Peel off the camera cable from the back of the display panel 10 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 1 display cable 2 screws 8 3 display panel 4 camera cable connector 1 tape 2 display board connector 3 display cable 4 back of the display panel 1 display panel...

Page 18: ...le 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 8 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 9 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace...

Page 19: ...m repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by perio...

Page 20: ...ard 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 8 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed Back to Contents Page 1 hard drive...

Page 21: ...on module under the latch and align the screw hole on the power button module with the screw hole on 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 Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perf...

Page 22: ... the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 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 23: ...ng 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 el...

Page 24: ...e tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the three tabs on 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 1 plastic scribe 2 palm rest tabs 3 3 keyboard 4 palm re...

Page 25: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 26: ...formation 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 by u...

Page 27: ...e 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 7 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Windows Vista Click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the compute...

Page 28: ... 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 touching an unpainte...

Page 29: ...ry see Replacing the Battery 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your 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 C...

Page 30: ...ter 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 certified service technician should perform repa...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...TION 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 computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board...

Page 33: ...uch pad cable and power button cable into their connectors on the system 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 1 power button cable connector 2 palm rest ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...position Back 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 ...

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Page 37: ...Replace the four screws that secure the speakers to the palm rest 4 Route the speaker cable and replace the adhesive tape 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 shou...

Page 38: ...oard see Replacing the Keyboard 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 39: ...ssor module see Removing the Processor Module 12 Remove the coin cell battery see Removing the Coin Cell Battery 13 Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader 14 Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices infor...

Page 40: ... Replacing the Bluetooth Module 9 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 10 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 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...

Page 41: ... 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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