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Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual 

 

 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

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Dell

, the 

DELL

 logo, and 

Inspiron

 are trademarks of Dell Inc.; 

Bluetooth

 is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell 

under license; 

Microsoft,

 

Windows

Windows Vista

, and the 

Windows Vista

 start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 

States and/or other countries. 

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Regulatory model P11G series     Regulatory type P11G001

 

March 2010                                Rev. A00

 

Before You Begin

 

Battery

  

Module Cover

  

Memory Module(s)

  

Optical Drive

  

Keyboard

 

Palm Rest 

 

Power Button Board

  

Coin-Cell Battery

  

Wireless Mini-Card(s)

  

Internal Card With Bluetooth

® 

Wireless Technology 

 

Thermal Fan

  

System Board

  

Hard Drive

  

Thermal Cooling Assembly

  

Processor Module

  

Speakers 

 

Display

  

Camera Module

  

Middle Cover

  

I/O Board

  

Daughter Board

  

AC Adapter Connector

  

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. 

Summary of Contents for Inspiron N4010

Page 1: ... 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 P11G series Regulatory type P11G001 March 2010 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module s Optical Drive Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Coin Cell Battery Wireless Mini Card s Internal C...

Page 2: ...uctions in Before You Begin 2 Route the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the computer base 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC adapter connector 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...

Page 3: ...ee Replacing the Display Assembly 7 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 18 in Replacing the System Board 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 4: ...NING 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 CA...

Page 5: ...r 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 pra...

Page 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 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...

Page 7: ...elect 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...

Page 8: ...rd Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth card until it is fully seated 3 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For addit...

Page 9: ...lace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 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 to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 10: ... cover 12 Lift the camera module and turn it over 13 Remove the tape that secures the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 14 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on 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 ...

Page 11: ...el 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 12 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 13 Replace the battery se...

Page 12: ...t and gently press until it snaps in place 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best pr...

Page 13: ...g the Optical Drive 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 to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 14: ...ll 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 intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the...

Page 15: ...secure the processor module to the system board 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly see Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 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 The pin 1 corner of...

Page 16: ...king 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 WARNING If you remove the thermal cooling assembly from the computer when the heat sink is hot do not touch the metal housing of the thermal cooling assembly CAUTION Only a certified servi...

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Page 18: ... 2 Align the connectors on the daughter board with the slots on the computer base 3 Replace the five screws that secure the daughter 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 information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION On...

Page 19: ... see Replacing the Mini Card s 7 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 18 in Replacing the System Board 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 20: ...0 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini Card s see Removing the Mini Card s 11 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board and remove the display cable grounding screw 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 21: ...he display cable grounding screw 5 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card s 6 Close the display and turn the computer over 7 Replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Modul...

Page 22: ...isplay bezel over the display panel and gently snap into place 3 Replace the display assembly see Replacing 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 six screws that secure the display panel to the d...

Page 23: ...ay 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 Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 1 display cover 2 display panel 3 screws 6 1 display cable 2 display board connector 3 tape 4 back of the display panel 1 screws 6 2 display panel brackets 2 ...

Page 24: ...splay Panel 5 Remove the two screws one on each side that secure the display hinges to the display cover and remove the display hinges 6 Remove the hinge caps see Removing the Hinge Caps Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Replace the hinge caps see Replacing the Hinge Caps 3 Route the Mini Card antenna cables on the display hinge 4 Align the screw hole on ...

Page 25: ...lacing the Hinge Caps 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Place the hinge caps on the display hinges and snap them into place 3 Replace the display hinges see Replacing the Display Hinges 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Conten...

Page 26: ...ermal fan to the computer base 10 Lift the thermal fan along with the cable 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on yo...

Page 27: ... see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 thermal fan 3 thermal fan cable CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screw...

Page 28: ...rform 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 p...

Page 29: ...rews that secure the hard drive assembly to the system board 6 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 20 in Replacing the System Board 7 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 screws ...

Page 30: ...se the four tabs that secure the middle cover to the computer base 11 Pull the middle cover down Replacing the Middle Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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 31: ...Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure...

Page 32: ...d 11 Remove the three screws that secure the I O board to the computer base 12 Lift the I O board out of the computer base Replacing the I O 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 certifie...

Page 33: ...ing the Display Assembly 7 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 11 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page...

Page 34: ...abs 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 perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not cov...

Page 35: ...ard 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 and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the 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 memory module s see Replacing th...

Page 36: ...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 37: ... 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 electrostat...

Page 38: ...d 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 Information Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is...

Page 39: ...ified 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 remove the main...

Page 40: ...e the screw that secures the Mini Card to the daughter board connector 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card you are installing The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini Card supported by your computer 1 Mini Card 2 screw 3 antenna cables 2 CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage t...

Page 41: ...uter as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page WWAN 2 antenna cables Main WWAN white triangle Auxiliary WWAN black triangle white with gray stripe black with gray stripe WLAN 2 antenna cables Main WLAN white triangle Auxiliary WLAN black triangle white black CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain i...

Page 42: ...mputer 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 electrostatic disch...

Page 43: ...oles on the optical drive and replace the two screws 4 Slide the optical drive assembly into the optical drive compartment until it is fully seated 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base 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 insi...

Page 44: ...palm rest 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...

Page 45: ...e the palm rest to the computer base 6 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 power button cable connector 2 touch pad cable connector 3 palm rest 4 plastic scribe CAUT...

Page 46: ...e from the palm rest Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 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 ...

Page 47: ...d see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 10 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 in...

Page 48: ...k 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 Del...

Page 49: ...m Board 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 i...

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Page 51: ...tooth Card 12 Disconnect the AC adapter cable and the speakers cable from the connectors on the system board 13 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board and remove the display cable grounding screw 14 Remove the nine screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with ...

Page 52: ...he instructions in Before You Begin 2 Replace the processor module see Replacing the Processor Module 3 Replace the thermal cooling assembly see Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive 5 Turn the system board assembly over 6 Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base 7 Gently press the syst...

Page 53: ...over 18 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive 19 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 20 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 7 in 1 media card reader 21 Turn on the computer 22 Enter the service tag see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery...

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