Dell Spiron N5110 Service Manual

   
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 bracket.   
 
     
4. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard - drive bracket.   
 
     
5. Place the hard - drive assembly on the system board.   
 
     
6. Slide the hard - drive assembly to connect it to the...

Back to Contents Page    
 Thermal - Cooling Assembly   
 
   Removing the Thermal - Cooling Assembly   
   Replacing the Thermal - Cooling Assembly   
 
   
   
   
Removing the Thermal - Cooling Assembly   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the battery (see  Removing the Battery ).   
 
     
3. Follow the instructions from  step 2  to  step 12  in  Removing the System Board .   
 
     
4. Gently peel the tape that secures the fan cable to the system board....

     
4. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.   
 
     
5. Adhere the tape that secures the fan cable to the system board   
 
     
6. Follow the instructions from  step 4  to  step 12  in  Replacing the System Board .   
 
     
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...

Back to Contents Page    
 Hinge Cover   
 
   Removing the Hinge Cover   
   Replacing the Hinge Cover   
 
   
   
   
Removing the Hinge Cover   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the battery (see  Removing the Battery ).   
 
     
3. Remove the display assembly (see  Removing the Display Assembly ).   
 
     
4. Remove the four screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.   
 
     
5. Push the three tabs that secure the hinge cover to the...

Replacing the Hinge Cover   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Align the seven tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place.   
 
     
3. Replace the four screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.   
 
     
4. Replace the display assembly (see  Replacing the Display Assembly ).   
 
     
5. Replace the battery (see  Replacing the Battery ).   
 
   
Back to Contents Page  
      CAUTION:  Before turning...

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. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.   
 
     
4. Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard and release the tabs on the plam rest.   
 
     
5. Lift and slide the keyboard to remove the tabs on...

 
     
8. 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 tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm - rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place.   
 
     
4. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the...

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 sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.  
Removing the Memory Module(s)...

 
     
2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory - module connector.   
 
     
3. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot 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 module cover (see  Replacing the Module Cover ).   
 
     
5. Replace the battery (see  Replacing the Battery ), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an...

Back to Contents Page    
 Wireless Mini - Card(s)   
 
   Removing the Mini - Card(s)   
   Replacing the Mini - Card(s)   
 
   
   
   
If you ordered a wireless Mini - Card with your computer, the card is already installed.  
Your computer has one full Mini - Card slot for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) and one half Mini - Card slot for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave 
Access (WiMax/WLAN).  
Removing the Mini - Card(s)   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2....