Page 2 - AC Adapter Connector; Removing the AC Adapter Connector
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Batte...
Page 3 - Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
12. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on the system board. 13. Note the routing of the AC adapter connector cable and lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base. Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Route...
Page 5 - Battery; Removing the Battery; Replacing the Battery
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 4....
Page 6 - Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each proced...
Page 8 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads . 3. Click Select Model . 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Enter a S...
Page 9 - Removing the Bluetooth Card
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing th...
Page 11 - Camera; Removing the Camera
Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera Removing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Remove the display bezel (s...
Page 12 - Replacing the Camera
Replacing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the camera module on the display cover using the alignment posts. 3. Press down on the camera module to secure it to the display cover. 4. Place the WLAN antenna on the camera module and replace the two screws t...
Page 13 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. R...
Page 14 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. With the adhesive side of the coin-cell battery facing down, press the coin- cell battery into the socket on the computer base. 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. 4...
Page 15 - Module Cover; Removing the Module Cover
Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover Removing the Module Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Loosen the captive sc...
Page 17 - Processor Heat Sink Assembly; Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Follow t...
Page 19 - Display; Hinge Caps; Removing the Hinge Caps
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Hinge Caps Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Hinge Caps Removing the Hinge Caps 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove...
Page 20 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place and snap the hinge caps over the display hinges. 3. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card ). 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6....
Page 21 - Replacing the Display Assembly
11. Remove the hinge caps (see Removing the Hinge Caps ). 12. Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from their connectors on the system board. 13. Make a note of the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides. 14. Remove the six screws (th...
Page 22 - Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edges of the display bezel to remove it from the display assembly. Replacin...
Page 24 - Replacing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Replace the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Connect the display cable to the display board connector on the back of the display panel and secure it ...
Page 25 - Processor Fan; Removing the Processor Fan
Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan Removing the Processor Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module...
Page 27 - Hard Drive Assembly; Removing the Hard Drive Assembly
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery...
Page 28 - Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly
9. Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 10. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 11. Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remov...
Page 30 - Middle Cover; Removing the Middle Cover
Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover Removing the Middle Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module cov...
Page 31 - Replacing the Middle Cover
Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the four tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 4. Replace the palm rest (...
Page 32 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module cover (see Removing...
Page 33 - Replacing the Keyboard
7. Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the palm rest. 8. Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest. 9. Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board. 10. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest...
Page 35 - Status Light Board; Removing the Status Light Board
Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board Removing the Status Light Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). ...
Page 41 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module cover (see Remo...
Page 43 - Replacing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the palm rest on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 3. Slide the touch pad cable and the power button cable into their connectors on the system board and press down on the connector lat...
Page 44 - Power Button Board; Removing the Power Button Board
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board Removing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). ...
Page 46 - Speaker; Removing the Speaker
Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker Removing the Speaker 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the...
Page 47 - Replacing the Speaker
10. Note the routing of the speaker cable and remove the speaker from the computer base. Replacing the Speaker 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the speaker in the computer base. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the speaker to the computer base. 4. Connect th...
Page 48 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Removing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing t...
Page 51 - Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set...