Dell M5030 Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Power Button Module 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 Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 5. Turn the palm rest over. 6. Remove the screw that secures the power button module to the palm rest. 7. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. Lift and slide the power button module from under the latch. Replacing the Power Button Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the power button module under the latch and align the screw hole on the power button module with the screw hole on the palm rest. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. 1 screw 2 power button cable 3 power button module 4 latch
3. Replace the screw that secures the power button module to the palm rest. 4. Adhere the power button cable to the palm rest. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard 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 secure the keyboard to the computer base. 4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 5. Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest. Pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the three tabs on the palm rest. 6. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time - consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling 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 Begin . 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3. Slide the five tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest. 4. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the three tabs on the palm rest. 5. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). 1 plastic scribe 2 palm rest tabs (3) 3 keyboard 4 palm rest 1 keyboard tabs (5) 2 keyboard cable 3 connector latch CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See Specifications in your Setup Guide for information on the type of memory supported by your computer. Your computer has two user - accessible SODIMM connectors. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory - module connector until the memory module pops up. 5. Remove the memory module from the memory - module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory - module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 1 memory - module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled DIMM A before you install a memory module in the connector labeled DIMM B.
2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory - module connector. 3. Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). 6. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Windows ® 7 : Click Start ® Control Panel ® System and Security ® System . Windows Vista ® : Click Start ® Help and Support ® Dell System Information . Back to Contents Page NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini - Card 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 slot: For Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wi - Fi, or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) Removing the Wireless Mini - Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the wireless Mini - Card. 5. Remove the screw that secures the wireless Mini - Card to the connector on the system board. 6. Lift the wireless Mini - Card out of the connector on the system board. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: When the wireless Mini - Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless Mini - Cards from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the wireless Mini - Card slot may or may not have a wireless Mini - Card installed in it. 1 antenna cable 2 wireless Mini - Card 3 screw
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 Mini - Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini - Card to the connector on the system board. 5. Connect the black antenna cable to the connector marked with a black triangle on the wireless Mini - Card. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless Mini - Card, never place cables under the card. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini - Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive 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 the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 5. Slide the optical drive out of the optical drive bay. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. 1 optical drive 2 screw