Dell Inspiron 15 M5010 (P10F002) LCD Web Camera Removal Tutorial

By on April 12, 2022 · 12:45 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Web Camera on your Inspiron 15 (M5010) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 15 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (M5010) LCD Web Camera.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe (optional)
Inspiron M5010 Camera

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (M5010) LCD Web Camera

Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
  • Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position. Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Loosen the door screw.

Step 2

  • Loosen the door screw.
  • Remove the door from the base.
Remove the 2 2.5mm x 5mm bottom hinge screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 2 2.5mm x 5mm bottom hinge screws.
Remove the 2.5mm x 5mm screw.

Step 4

  • Remove the 2.5mm x 5mm screw.
Dell has given notice that some of the models will not use keyboard screws, some will have only 1, and some will have 2. The other optional screw location is above the name plate on the bottom of the laptop.

Step 5

  • Dell has given notice that some of the models will not use keyboard screws, some will have only 1, and some will have 2. The other optional screw location is above the name plate on the bottom of the laptop.
On the bottom of the laptop, remove the 4 screw covers.

Step 6

  • On the bottom of the laptop, remove the 4 screw covers.
  • Remove the (7) 2.5mm x 5mm bottom palm rest screws.
On the bottom of the laptop, remove the 4 screw covers. Remove the (7) 2.5mm x 5mm bottom palm rest screws.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 7

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 4 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.
Carefully lift up the keyboard and turn it over.

Step 8

  • Carefully lift up the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
Remove the (5) 2.5mm x 5mm palm rest screws that are under the keyboard.

Step 9

  • Remove the (5) 2.5mm x 5mm palm rest screws that are under the keyboard.
  • Unplug the 3 palm rest cables.
  • Carefully unsnap the palm rest from the laptop.
Remove the (5) 2.5mm x 5mm palm rest screws that are under the keyboard. Unplug the 3 palm rest cables.
Unplug the display cable.

Step 10

  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Unplug the antenna cables.
Unplug the display cable. Unplug the antenna cables.
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm X 5mm left hinge screws.

Step 11

  • Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm X 5mm left hinge screws.
  • Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm right hinge screws.
  • Lift the display away from the laptop.
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm X 5mm left hinge screws. Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm right hinge screws.
Carefully lift up the edge of the bezel and unsnap it around the edge of the screen.

Step 12

  • Carefully lift up the edge of the bezel and unsnap it around the edge of the screen.
Remove the (8) 2.5mm x 5mm display screws.

Step 13

  • Remove the (8) 2.5mm x 5mm display screws.
Partially lift the LCD screen up.

Step 14

  • Partially lift the LCD screen up.
  • Unplug the camera cable.
Unsnap the camera off of the LCD back assembly.

Step 15

  • Unsnap the camera off of the LCD back assembly.
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