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Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual
Before You Begin
Battery
Keyboard
Memory Module(s)
Optical Drive
Palm-Rest Assembly
Power Button Board
Hard Drive
Wireless Mini-Card
Audio Board
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; Microsoft®,
Windows®, and the Windows start button logo
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Regulatory model: P22G     Regulatory type: P22G001; P22G002 
2011 - 05 Rev. A00
Coin-Cell Battery
USB Board
Thermal Cooling Assembly
Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only)
Hinge Cover
Display
Camera Module
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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  • Page 1 Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Regulatory model: P22G     Regulatory type: P22G001; P22G002 ...

  • Page 2: Removing The Audio Board

    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: 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:...
  • Page 3   6. Replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery.   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  ...

  • Page 4: Removing The Battery

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.   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.  ...
  • Page 6 2. Turn off your computer, see Turning Off Your Computer, and all attached devices.   CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.   3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  ...

  • Page 7: Flashing The Bios

    Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's 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.  ...

  • Page 8: Removing The Camera Module

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).
  • Page 9 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.   2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.   3. Use the alignment posts on the display cover to place the camera module in position and snap the camera module into place.  ...

  • Page 10: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 11: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

     Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. For Inspiron M4040: With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a.  Slide the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the computer base. b.

  • Page 12: Display Assembly

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 13: Display Bezel

    display assembly screws (2)   Replacing the Display Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.   2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.  ...

  • Page 14: Replacing The Display Bezel

    display bezel   Replacing the Display Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.   2. Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap into place.   3. Replace the display assembly. See Replacing the Display Assembly.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Display Panel

    screws (6)   7. Lift the display panel off the display cover.   8. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel. screws (4) display-panel brackets (2)   9. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.  ...
  • Page 16   10. Replace the display assembly. See Replacing the Display Assembly.   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  ...

  • Page 17: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you must install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.  Removing the Hard Drive  ...

  • Page 18: Replacing The Hard Drive

    hard drive screws (2) hard-drive bracket  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.  ...

  • Page 19: Removing The Thermal Cooling Assembly

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).
  • Page 20   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  ...

  • Page 21: Removing The Hinge Cover

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).
  • Page 22   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.   2. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place.   3. Turn the computer over.   4. Replace the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.  ...

  • Page 23: Removing The Keyboard

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 24: Replacing The Keyboard

    keyboard cable keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.   2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board.

  • Page 25: Removing The Memory Module(S)

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).
  • Page 26   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.

  • Page 27: Wireless Mini-Card

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 28: Replacing The Mini-Card

      8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 29: Removing The Optical Drive

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).
  • Page 30 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  ...

  • Page 31: Removing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 32: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    power-button board cable touch-pad cable   CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.   7. Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base  ...
  • Page 33 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  ...

  • Page 34: Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only)

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 35: Replacing The Processor Module

     Replacing the Processor Module   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped.  ...

  • Page 36: Removing The Power Button Board

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).
  • Page 37 4. Slide the power-button board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly.   5. Turn the palm-rest assembly over.   6. Follow the instructions from step 3 step 7 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly.   7. Replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery.

  • Page 38: Removing The System Board

    Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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).

  • Page 39: Replacing The System Board

    audio-board cable USB-board cable   13. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.   14. Lift the system board at an angle and release the connectors on the system board from the slots on the computer base. NOTE: Based on the selection you made at the time of purchase of your computer, the dimensions of the system board and the location of the system board components may vary.

  • Page 40: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

      16. Enter the service tag. See 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.
  • Page 41 Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. 2011 - 05 Rev. A00 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 42: Removing The Usb Board

    To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.   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:...
  • Page 43   6. Follow the instructions from step 3 step 7 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly.   7. Replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery.   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.

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