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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 Motherboard.
Before you begin
Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 Motherboard
Step 1
- Slide the locking latch over.
- Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.
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Step 2
- Remove the 2 hard drive screws.
- Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
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Step 3
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the keyboard.
Step 4
- Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
Step 5
- Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
- Remove the retaining screw and lift the wireless card out of the slot.
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Step 6
- Separate the memory clips until the memory pivots up.
- Remove the memory.
- Repeat the process for the second memory clip.
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Step 7
- Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Step 8
- Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.
- Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.
Step 9
- Slide the hard drive to the right and lift it out of the laptop.
Step 10
- Remove the optical drive screw.
- Slide the optical drive out to the right.
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Step 11
- Unplug the fan cable.
- Unplug the LCD cable.
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Step 12
- Loosen the 4 heatsink screws.
- Carefully lift the heatsink fan off of the motherboard.
Step 13
- Turn the CPU Locking screw counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees, or until the CPU is loose.
- Remove the CPU.
Step 14
- Unplug the DC jack cable.
Step 15
- Loosen the wireless antenna cables and move them out of the way.
Step 16
- Unplug the cables at the bottom of the motherboard.
Step 17
- Remove the 2 motherboard screws.
- Remove the motherboard.
Step 18
- Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
- Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
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