Page 2 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 ...
Page 4 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads . 3. Locate the BIOS...
Page 5 - Removing the Bluetooth Module
Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module If you ordered a card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology with your computer, it is already instal...
Page 7 - Camera Module; Removing the Camera Module
Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove ...
Page 10 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). ...
Page 11 - Replacing the Processor Module
7. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly...
Page 12 - Processor Heat Sink; Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the...
Page 13 - Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated ...
Page 14 - Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3...
Page 15 - Replacing the Display Assembly; Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3. Route the display cable into the routing guide and connect the dis...
Page 16 - Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap it into place. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the i...
Page 17 - Replacing the Display Panel
6. Lift the display panel off the display cover. 7. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 8. Lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. 9. Peel off the camera cable from the back of the display panel. ...
Page 19 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyb...
Page 20 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it ...
Page 21 - Power Button Module; Removing the Power Button Module
Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module Removing the Power Button Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the...
Page 23 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 two screws that ...
Page 24 - Replacing the Keyboard
7. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, slide it towards the display. 8. Lift the connector latch and pull the keyboard cable to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 9. Lift the keyboard off the computer. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Beg...
Page 28 - Wireless Mini-Card; Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card...
Page 29 - Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new wireless Mini-Card from its packaging. 3. Insert the wireless Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the system board. 4. Press the other end of the wireless Mi...
Page 30 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove ...
Page 32 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 ten screws t...
Page 33 - Replacing the Palm Rest
7. Slide a plastic scribe between the computer base and the palm rest and pry out the palm rest off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the tabs on the palm rest into the slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm re...
Page 35 - Battery; Replacing the Battery
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to the un...
Page 37 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Re...
Page 39 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 ...
Page 40 - Replacing the System Board
15. Lift the system board assembly off the computer base. Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on the computer base. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the...
Page 41 - 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...