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I/O Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 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. 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 battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
Removing the I/O Board
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3.Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 13 in Removing the System Board.
4.Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
5.Remove the I/O board from the latch on the computer base.
6.Lift the I/O board off the computer base.
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Replacing the I/O Board
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base and press the I/O board until it is seated fully.
3.Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover).
4.Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 17 in Replacing the System Board.
5.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.