Dell Inspiron 14 - N4050 User Manual

Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050
Owner’s Manual
Regulatory model: P22G Regulatory type: P22G001; P22G002

Dell Inspiron 14 - N4050 Specifications

General

RAM	4GB DDR3
Storage	500GB HDD
Display	14-inch HD (1366 x 768)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Processor	Intel Core i3-2350M
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Battery	6-cell Li-ion
Weight	2.2 kg
Ports	HDMI, VGA, Ethernet

Summary

Before You Begin

Turning Off Your Computer

Provides steps to safely shut down the computer before maintenance.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Details safety precautions and preparation steps before opening the computer.

Battery

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the laptop battery.

Replacing the Battery

Instructions for installing a new battery into the laptop.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Procedure to detach the keyboard from the computer base.

Replacing the Keyboard

Steps to install a new keyboard into the computer.

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Instructions for safely removing the hard drive assembly.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Procedure for installing a new hard drive.

Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the Mini-Card

Replacing the Mini-Card

Thermal Cooling Assembly

Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly

Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly

Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only)

Removing the Processor Module

Instructions for safely removing the processor module.

Replacing the Processor Module

Steps to install a new processor module.

Display

Display Assembly

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps to remove the system board.

Replacing the System Board

Procedure to install a new system board.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

Flashing the BIOS

Locating and Downloading BIOS Update

Executing the BIOS Update