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Internal Module With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Dell™Inspiron™N3010ServiceManual
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.

Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the memory-module cover (see Removing the Memory-Module Cover).
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
7. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the system board.
8. Lift the Bluetooth module to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.

Replacing the Bluetooth Module

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin
2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth module with the system board connector, and press down to connect 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.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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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screw
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Bluetooth module