Dell INSPIRON 15 - Laptop Notebook PC: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 driver and firmware
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... instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
© 2011-2012 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...
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... with your computer. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by
performing the removal procedure in the reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com...
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... and then unplug the cable from the network device.
3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 media card reader. 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets. 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main...
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...on page 13, before working inside the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See the Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your
computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled...
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...-module connector 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory module
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
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." 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the...
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... to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slots for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...
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... 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.
Connectors on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary...
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.... Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTE: 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 need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on...
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1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw
2 ZIF socket
Replacing the Processor Module
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal-cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped.
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Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040...
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...Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 media card reader.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 19. 6 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical...
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... in the BIOS" on
page 70.
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 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service
Tag field.
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System Board
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Flashing the BIOS
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. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a Click ...