Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual 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 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 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.
4. Replace the daughter board (see Replacing the Daughter Board). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 6. Replace the display assembly (see 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). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover 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.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com. 3. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the bottom of the computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Enter a Service Tag. b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 5.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card 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.
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). 8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. Replace the tape to secure the camera cable to the camera module. 3. Align the slots on the camera module with the alignment guides on the display cover. 4. Adhere the camera module on the display cover. 5. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 6.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell 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 repairs on your computer.
8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 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.
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
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. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.
Back to Contents Page Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling 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.
Back to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter 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 repairs on your computer.
4. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (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). 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.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Hinges Hinge Caps 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.
12. Make a note of the Mini-Card antenna cables and display cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides. 13. Hold the display assembly in place and remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 14. Lift and remove the display assembly out of the computer base. 1 display cable grounding screw 2 display cable 3 Mini-Card antenna cables 4 screws (4) 5 display assembly Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the 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 bezel. 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
1 display cover 3 screws (6) 2 display panel 5. Make a note of the display cable routing on the display cover. 6. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 7. Lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. 1 display cable 2 display board connector 3 tape 4 back of the display panel 8. Remove the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
2. Replace the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Connect the display cable to the display board connector and secure it with the tape. 4. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover and replace the six screws. 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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. Hinge Caps Removing the Hinge Caps 1 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 display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 5.
Back to Contents Page Thermal Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Thermal Fan Replacing the Thermal Fan 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.
1 screws (2) 3 thermal fan cable 2 thermal fan Replacing the Thermal Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the thermal fan on the computer base and replace the two screws. 3. Connect the I/O board cable and the thermal fan cable to the connectors on the system board. 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.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive 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. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive and replace the four screws. 4. Slide and push the hard-drive assembly to connect it to connector on the system board. 5.
Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover 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.
2. Align the four tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Replace the eight screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8.
Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the computer base. 3. Replace the three screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base. 4. Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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.
1 plastic scribe 9. 2 keyboard Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 10. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display. 11. Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 12. Lift the keyboard off the computer.
9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 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.
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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.
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 tab 2 notch 4. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 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.
1 Mini-Card 2 screw 3 antenna cables (2) 9. 10. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the daughter board. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the daughter board. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 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.
WWAN (2 antenna cables) Main WWAN (white triangle) white with gray stripe Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle) black with gray stripe WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black 6. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 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.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive 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.
Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3. Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes 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.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing 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.
1 power button cable connector 2 touch pad cable connector 3 palm rest 4 plastic scribe Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the tabs on the palm rest into the slots on the middle cover and gently snap the palm rest into place. 3. Connect the touch pad cable and the power button cable to the connectors on the system board. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5.
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button 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 repairs on your computer.
2. Align the screw holes on the power button board with the screw holes on the palm rest and replace the two screws. 3. Adhere the power button board cable on the palm rest. 4. Turn the palm rest over. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the 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.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Battery 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 repairs on your computer.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers 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.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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.
1 screws (9) 2 speakers cable connector 3 AC adapter cable connector 4 display cable grounding screw 5 display cable 15. Lift the system board assembly to disconnect the connector on the system board from the connector on the daughter board. 1 system board 16. Turn the system board assembly over. 17. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive. 18. Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly). 19.
8. Replace the nine screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base. 9. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board, and replace the display cable grounding screw. 10. Connect the AC adapter cable and the speakers cable to the connectors on the system board. 11. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 12. Replace the thermal fan (see Replacing the Thermal Fan). 13. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 14.