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Dell Inspiron 13z N301Z User Manual

Dell Inspiron 13z N301Z
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Dell™Inspiron™M301Z/N301ZServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved.
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Regulatory model: P11S series
Regulatory type: P11S001; P11S002
May 2010 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Power Button Board
Hard Drive Assembly
Processor Fan
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
Coin-Cell Battery
Status
Light
Board
Speaker
Display
Camera
Middle
Cover
AC
Adapter
Connector
System
Board
Wireless
Mini-Card
(s)
Processor
Heat Sink
Assembly
Flashing
the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Table of Contents

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Dell Inspiron 13z N301Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDell Inspiron 13z N301Z
Display Size13.3 inches
Display Resolution1366 x 768 pixels
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 3000
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
Wireless802.11b/g/n
Webcam1.3 MP
Weight1.76 kg (3.88 lbs)
RAM4GB DDR3
Storage500GB HDD
Battery6-cell lithium-ion

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

AC Adapter Connector

Removing the AC Adapter Connector

Step-by-step guide for safely detaching the AC adapter connector from the computer.

Replacing the AC Adapter Connector

Instructions for connecting and securing the new AC adapter connector to the computer.

Battery

Removing the Battery

Procedure to safely disconnect and remove the main battery from the computer.

Replacing the Battery

Steps to install a new battery into the computer's battery bay.

Before You Begin

Recommended Tools

List of tools required for performing service procedures on the computer.

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 for service.

Flashing the BIOS

Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Removing the Bluetooth Card

Detailed steps to detach the Bluetooth wireless card from the system board.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card

Procedure for installing a new Bluetooth wireless card into the system board.

Camera

Removing the Camera

Guide to safely disconnect and remove the camera module from the display assembly.

Replacing the Camera

Steps for installing a new camera module into the display assembly.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Instructions to carefully detach the coin-cell battery from the computer base.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps for installing a new coin-cell battery into its socket on the computer base.

Module Cover

Removing the Module Cover

Procedure to detach and remove the computer's module access cover.

Replacing the Module Cover

Steps to reattach and secure the computer's module access cover.

Processor Heat Sink Assembly

Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly

Guide to safely detach the processor heat sink assembly from the system board.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly

Steps for installing a new processor heat sink assembly onto the system board.

Display

Removing the Hinge Caps

Procedure to detach hinge caps from the display assembly.

Replacing the Hinge Caps

Steps to reattach hinge caps to the display assembly.

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Step-by-step guide to detach the entire display assembly from the computer base.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Instructions for installing a new display assembly onto the computer base.

Display Bezel

Removing the Display Bezel

Guide to carefully detach the display bezel from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Steps for reattaching and securing the display bezel to the display assembly.

Display Panel

Removing the Display Panel

Procedure to detach the display panel from the display cover.

Replacing the Display Panel

Steps for installing a new display panel into the display cover.

Processor Fan

Removing the Processor Fan

Instructions to disconnect and remove the processor fan from the computer base.

Replacing the Processor Fan

Steps for installing a new processor fan onto the computer base.

Hard Drive Assembly

Removing the Hard Drive Assembly

Procedure to safely disconnect and remove the hard drive assembly from the computer.

Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly

Steps for installing a new hard drive assembly into the computer base.

Middle Cover

Removing the Middle Cover

Guide to detach and remove the middle internal cover from the computer base.

Replacing the Middle Cover

Steps to reattach and secure the middle internal cover to the computer base.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Instructions to safely disconnect and remove the keyboard from the palm rest.

Replacing the Keyboard

Steps for installing a new keyboard into the palm rest assembly.

Status Light Board

Removing the Status Light Board

Procedure to disconnect and remove the status light board from the system board.

Replacing the Status Light Board

Steps for installing a new status light board onto the system board.

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Guide to safely detach memory modules from the SODIMM connectors.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Steps for installing new memory modules into the SODIMM connectors.

Wireless Mini-Card(s)

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

Procedure to detach wireless mini-cards (WWAN, WLAN, WiMax) from the system board.

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

Steps for installing new wireless mini-cards into the system board connectors.

Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

Instructions to detach and remove the palm rest assembly from the computer base.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Steps for installing a new palm rest assembly onto the computer base.

Power Button Board

Removing the Power Button Board

Guide to detach and remove the power button board from the palm rest.

Replacing the Power Button Board

Steps for installing a new power button board onto the palm rest.

Speaker

Removing the Speaker

Procedure to disconnect and remove the speaker from the computer base.

Replacing the Speaker

Steps for installing a new speaker into the computer base.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps to detach and remove the system board from the computer base.

Replacing the System Board

Instructions for installing a new system board into the computer base.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

Guide to inputting the computer's service tag into the BIOS settings.

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