Dell N3010 manual Before You Begin, Recommended Tools, Turning Off Your Computer

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:

You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.

You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

Small flat-blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Plastic scribe

BIOS executable update program at support.dell.com

Turning Off Your Computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

1.Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

2.Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

3.Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.

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 (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

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: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

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.

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Contents Page Battery Removing the BatteryReplacing the Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Click Enter a Service Tag Flashing the BiosMemory-Module Cover Removing the Memory-Module CoverReplacing the Memory-Module Cover Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth ModuleReplacing the Bluetooth Module Back to Contents Removing the Camera Module Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Page Processor Heat Sink Fan Removing the Processor Heat Sink FanReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan Back to Contents Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDisplay Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Panel Display PanelRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display BezelDisplay Panel Bracket Replacing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Bracket Display Cable Replacing the Display Panel BracketRemoving the Display Cable Display Hinges Replacing the Display CableRemoving the Display Hinges Replacing the Display Hinges Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Middle Cover Removing the Middle CoverReplacing the Middle Cover Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Removing the Mini-Card Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly Back to Contents Power Button Board Removing the Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board Back to Contents Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Page Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents VGA Connector Board Removing the VGA Connector BoardReplacing the VGA Connector Board Back to Contents
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