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Dell Inspiron M5040 User Manual

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Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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2011 - 05 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Keyboard
Memory Module(s)
Optical Drive
Wireless Mini-Card
Palm-Rest Assembly
Power Button Board
Hard Drive
Coin-Cell Battery
USB Board
Thermal Cooling Assembly
Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
Hinge Cover
Display
Camera Module
System Board
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.

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Dell Inspiron M5040 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor cache1 MB
Processor modelE-350
Processor familyAMD Athlon II Dual-Core
Processor frequency1.6 GHz
Processor cache typeL2
Processor manufacturerAMD
Motherboard chipset-
HDD speed5400 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA
Optical drive typeDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity640 GB
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Display diagonal15.6 \
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
Video in0
Infrared data portNo
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory4 GB
Memory clock speed1333 MHz
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB
Audio systemHDA
Number of built-in speakers2
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Trial softwareMcAfee
Bundled softwareOffice Starter
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit
Charging port typeDC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Number of battery cells6
Product colorBlack
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 6310M
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth245 mm
Width378 mm
Height37.7 mm
Weight2733 g

Summary

Battery

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the computer's main battery.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing a new computer battery.

Before You Begin

Recommended Tools

Lists the necessary tools for performing hardware procedures.

Turning Off Your Computer

Instructions for safely shutting down the computer before servicing.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and precautions to take before opening the computer.

Camera Module

Removing the Camera Module

Instructions to disassemble and remove the integrated camera module.

Replacing the Camera Module

Instructions to install a new integrated camera module.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to remove the small coin-cell battery from the system board.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to install a new coin-cell battery onto the system board.

Display

Display Assembly

Instructions for removing and replacing the entire display assembly.

Display Bezel

Instructions for removing and replacing the display bezel.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide to remove the computer's hard disk drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide to install a new hard disk drive.

Thermal Cooling Assembly

Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly

Procedure to remove the heat sink and fan assembly.

Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly

Procedure to install a new thermal cooling assembly.

Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover

Instructions to remove the plastic cover around the display hinges.

Replacing the Hinge Cover

Instructions to install a new hinge cover.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Step-by-step instructions for removing the keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Step-by-step instructions for installing a new keyboard.

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Instructions to remove RAM modules from the computer.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Instructions 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.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Instructions to remove the CD/DVD drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Instructions to install a new CD/DVD drive.

Palm-Rest Assembly

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly

Instructions to remove the palm rest, including touchpad and power button.

Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly

Instructions to install a new palm rest assembly.

Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

Procedure to remove the CPU from the motherboard.

Replacing the Processor Module

Procedure to install a new CPU onto the motherboard.

Power Button Board

Removing the Power Button Board

Instructions to remove the power button and its associated board.

Replacing the Power Button Board

Instructions to install a new power button board.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps to remove the main motherboard from the computer.

Replacing the System Board

Detailed steps to install a new motherboard into the computer.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

Guide to inputting the service tag into the system BIOS after board replacement.

USB Board

Removing the USB Board

Instructions to remove the board containing USB ports.

Replacing the USB Board

Instructions to install a new board with USB ports.

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