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Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual
Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual
Before You Begin
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices
Color Insert Cover
System Components
Reserve Battery
Hard Drive
Bluetooth™ Card
Keyboard
Modem
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Palm Rest
Docking Doors
Speakers
Base Latch
Fan
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual
Model PP10L
November 2003
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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. Read and follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual that
came with the computer.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a
component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin
working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot
shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button
for 4 seconds.
4. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
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6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any
attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you
service the computer.
10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove
the battery from the bay.
11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery
if one is installed.
12. Remove the hard drive.
Recommended Tools
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The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
●#1 Phillips screwdriver
●¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
●Small plastic scribe
●Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Computer Orientation
1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left
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Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out
and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
Optional Device:
(1 each)
Hard Drive:
(2 each)
Keyboard:
(2 each)
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Modem:
(1 each)
Display Assembly:
(4 each)
Display Bezel:
(display bumpers, 6 each)
(6 each)
Display Panel:
(8 each)
Display Adapter Rails
(14.1-inch display only):
(4 each)
Display Latch:
(1 each)
Palm Rest:
(4 each)
(13 each)
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Speakers:
(1 each)
Fan:
(2 each)
System Board:
(2 each)
(4 each)
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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual
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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices
Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Devices
Memory Module
CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in
your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer
warranty.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "M") from the memory module
cover, and lift the cover.
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the
securing clips that secure the memory module.
3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a
module.
a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
memory module connector until the module pops up.
b. Remove the module from the connector.
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NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in
the connector labeled "DIMM A" (slot 1) before you install a module in the other connector.
4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector.
b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until
you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error
message indicates this failure.
5. Replace the cover and screw.
NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it.
Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
6. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an
electrical outlet.
7. Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system
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configuration information.
Mini PCI Card
If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already
installed the card for you.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and
contacts.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") on the Mini PCI card cover.
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, lift up the cover, and slide the cover open.
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4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card,
remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the
securing clips that secure the card.
b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the securing clips until the card pops up slightly.
c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
5. Slide the new Mini PCI card firmly into the connector.
6. Connect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card to the antenna connectors on the computer.
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1 antenna cables (2)
2 antenna connectors on card (2)
7. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle.
8. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector.
9. Replace the cover.
Devices
Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security
screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the
module bay, you can install the device security screw.
NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the
computer.
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NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to secure the
module inside the computer for security purposes.
If the Device Security Screw Is Not Installed
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not
installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of
them.
1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
1 device latch release
2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
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If the Device Security Screw Is Installed
1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not
installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of
them.
2. Close the display and turn the computer over.
3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the bottom of the
computer.
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1 M2 x 3-mm screw
4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
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Color Insert Cover
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Removing the Color Insert Cover
1. Press down along the front of the display.
2. Firmly grasp the lip of the color insert cover to detach it from the computer, and pull the cover
up.
Replacing the Color Insert Cover
1. Place the tabs on the cover in the grooves above the display hinges, and lower the cover over
the computer.
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