Back to Contents Page
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Replacing the Bluetooth 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. 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.
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 base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
4.Remove memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5.Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
7.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
8.Lift the Bluetooth module to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.
1 | Bluetooth module |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Align the connector on the Bluetooth module with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated.
3.Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
