Dell Spiron N5110 Service Manual
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Replacing the Mini - Card(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new Mini - Card from its packaging. 3. Insert the Mini - Card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system - board connector. 4. Press the other end of the Mini - Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini - Card to the system board. 5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini - Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini - Cards supported by your computer. 6. If you are replacing the WiMax/WWAN Mini - Card: Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover on page 20). 7. If you are replacing the WLAN Mini - Card: Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in Replacing the Palm - Rest Assembly . 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). 9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: When the Mini - Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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 Mini - Card, never place cables under the card. Connectors on the Mini - Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) white black WiMax/WWAN (2 a ntenna cables) Main WiMaX/WWAN (white triangle) Auxillary WiMaX/WWAN (black triangle) white with gray stripe black with gray stripe 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 communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.
Back to Contents Page Module Cover 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 screw that secures the module cover to the base cover. 4. Using your fingertips, release the tabs on the module cover from the slots on the computer base. 5. Lift the module cover off the computer base. Replacing the Module Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3. Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page 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 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 tabs 2 module cover 3 captive screw CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer.
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 module cover (see Removing the Module Cover ). 4. Using a plastic scribe, push the optical drive bracket to slide the optical - drive assembly out. 5. Slide the optical - drive assembly out of the optical - drive bay. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the optical - drive assembly into the optical - drive bay until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover ). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell 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 assembly 2 plastic scribe 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 Palm - Rest Assembly Removing the Palm - Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm - Rest Assembly Removing the Palm - Rest Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the six screws that secure the palm - rest assembly to the computer base. 4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 6. Remove the four screws on the palm - rest assembly. 7. Disconnect the power - button board cable, touch - pad cable, and hot - key board cable from the connectors 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell 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: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.
8. Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm - rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm - rest assembly from the computer base 9. Lift the palm - rest assembly off the computer base. Replacing the Palm - Rest Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the tabs on the palm rest assembly with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest assembly in place. 3. Slide the touch - pad cable, power - button board cable, and hot - key board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 1 power - button board cable 2 touch - pad cable 3 screws (4) 4 hot - key board cable CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 1 plastic scribe 2 palm - rest assembly
4. Replace the four screws on the palm - rest assembly. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Close the display and turn the computer over. 7. Replace the six screws that secure the palm - rest assembly to the computer base. 8. 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 Processor Module Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 14 in Removing the System Board . 3. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat - blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF - socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop. 4. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell 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: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal - cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module. 1 ZIF socket 2 processor module 3 pin - 1 corner 4 ZIF - socket cam screw
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 seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly. 3. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board. 4. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 15 in Replacing the System Board . Back to Contents Page NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal - cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. NOTE: The pin - 1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 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.