Dell Inspiron 13 N3010 User Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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March 2010 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Memory-Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Keyboard
Palm Rest Assembly
Power Button Board
Internal Module With Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology
Display
Camera Module
Processor Heat Sink Fan
Middle Cover
VGA Connector Board
System Board
Hard Drive
Processor Heat Sink
Processor Module
Wireless Mini-Card
Coin-Cell Battery
Speakers
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Dell Inspiron 13 N3010 Specifications

General

Model	Dell Inspiron 13 N3010
Storage	500 GB HDD
Resolution	1366 x 768
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Operating System	Windows 7
RAM	4GB DDR3
Display	13.3 inch
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
Battery	6-cell Lithium Ion
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet
Weight	1.76 kg (3.88 lbs)

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Battery

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the laptop battery.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step guide to safely install a new laptop battery.

Before You Begin

Recommended Tools

Lists the tools required for performing service procedures.

Turning Off Your Computer

Instructions on how to properly shut down the computer before servicing.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety precautions and guidelines to follow before opening the computer.

Flashing the BIOS

Memory-Module Cover

Removing the Memory-Module Cover

Steps to remove the cover protecting the memory module slots.

Replacing the Memory-Module Cover

Steps to reinstall the cover for the memory module slots.

Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Procedure to remove the internal Bluetooth wireless card.

Replacing the Bluetooth Module

Procedure to install a new internal Bluetooth wireless card.

Camera Module

Removing the Camera Module

Step-by-step guide to remove the integrated camera.

Replacing the Camera Module

Step-by-step guide to install a new integrated camera.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to remove the CMOS coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to install a new CMOS coin-cell battery.

Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

Procedure to remove the CPU from its socket.

Replacing the Processor Module

Procedure to install a new CPU into its socket.

Processor Heat Sink Fan

Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan

Steps to remove the fan cooling the processor.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan

Steps to install a new fan for processor cooling.

Processor Heat Sink

Removing the Processor Heat Sink

Procedure to remove the heat sink assembly for the processor.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

Procedure to install a new heat sink assembly for the processor.

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Procedures for removing and replacing the entire display unit.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Procedures for reinstalling the entire display unit.

Display Bezel

Removing the Display Bezel

Steps to remove the front frame around the display panel.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Steps to reinstall the front frame around the display panel.

Display Panel

Removing the Display Panel

Procedure to remove the LCD screen from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Panel

Procedure to install a new LCD screen into the display assembly.

Display Panel Bracket

Removing the Display Panel Bracket

Steps to remove the brackets holding the display panel.

Replacing the Display Panel Bracket

Steps to install the brackets holding the display panel.

Display Cable

Removing the Display Cable

Procedure to disconnect and remove the display cable.

Replacing the Display Cable

Procedure to connect and install a new display cable.

Display Hinges

Removing the Display Hinges

Steps to remove the hinges connecting the display to the base.

Replacing the Display Hinges

Steps to install the hinges connecting the display to the base.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Procedure to remove the computer's storage drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Procedure to install a new computer storage drive.

Middle Cover

Removing the Middle Cover

Steps to remove the internal middle cover of the laptop.

Replacing the Middle Cover

Steps to reinstall the internal middle cover of the laptop.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Step-by-step guide to remove the laptop keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Step-by-step guide to install a new laptop keyboard.

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Procedure to remove RAM modules from the computer.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Procedure to install new RAM modules into the computer.

Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the Mini-Card

Procedure to remove the wireless network card.

Replacing the Mini-Card

Procedure to install a new wireless network card.

Palm Rest Assembly

Removing the Palm Rest Assembly

Steps to remove the palm rest area, including touchpad.

Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly

Steps to install a new palm rest area, including touchpad.

Power Button Board

Removing the Power Button Board

Procedure to remove the power button and associated board.

Replacing the Power Button Board

Procedure to install a new power button and associated board.

Speakers

Removing the Speakers

Steps to remove the internal laptop speakers.

Replacing the Speakers

Steps to install new internal laptop speakers.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed procedure to remove the main circuit board.

Replacing the System Board

Detailed procedure to install a new main circuit board.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

Instructions for entering the system's service tag into the BIOS.

VGA Connector Board

Removing the VGA Connector Board

Procedure to remove the board for the external VGA port.

Replacing the VGA Connector Board

Procedure to install a new board for the external VGA port.