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Dell Inspiron N4010 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The mainboard or motherboard is where most components directly connect to. It acts as the backbone of the computer system and one of the key components. Removal of the motherboard lets you get at the RAM, HDD, speakers and almost every other component all at once.

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    • Make sure the laptop is not plugged into any wall outlets or the charger

    • Unlock the battery by sliding the right-hand switch to the right.

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    • While holding the left-hand switch to the left position, pull the battery away from the laptop.

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    • The battery is now fully removed and the laptop will not power on without it.

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    • Using the #0 Philips head, unscrew the indicated screw.

    • Carefully pull the RAM cover up and away.

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    • Unscrew the indicated 5.7mm screw beneath the RAM Cover.

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    There Is one More screw that needs to be removed!!!

    Guillermo Zepeda - Réponse

    • Remove another screw above the battery release tab

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    • Using a thin plastic tool (such as a guitar pick or spudger) at the top of the keyboard just above the F7 key, gently pry the keyboard away.

    • Move the spudger to either end at the top of the keyboard to fully undo all plastic clips.

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    • Carefully tip the keyboard upwards and pull it slightly away from the body of the laptop.

    • Be careful not to put stress on the ribbon cable below.

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    • Carefully unclip the ribbon cable by tipping the keyboard towards the screen.

    • The keyboard is now completely disconnected.

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    • Remove the indicated 5.7mm screws.

    • Remove the smaller 3mm screws from underneath the battery compartment.

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    On the one I worked on there where 3 screws above the disk drive which caused the shroud to break. Make use to remove the disk drive and take out the screws before proceeding to the next step

    Alexander Whitney - Réponse

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    • With a plastic spudger, pry away the silver top cover from the black casing.

    • Move the tool to the right and left along the seams to fully disconnect the cover.

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    • Disconnect the indicated ribbon cables underneath where the keyboard sits.

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    • Lift the cover upwards and away from the body of the laptop, after removing the optical drive and unscrewing the three screws on the right.

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    My same product does not have an open top because there are three screws in the ODD….ㅠㅠ

    김옥현 - Réponse

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    • Peel back the yellow tape to expose the ribbon connector.

    • Unplug the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the 3-wire connector from the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the indicated 5.6mm screws with the #0 Phillips Head Screwdriver.

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    • Remove the fan from the device.

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    Aluminum flux cable isn’t attached to fan assembly

    Daniel Sledge - Réponse

    On bottom right to remove the driver gently slide the entire assembly to the right it will come out in one piece

    Daniel Sledge - Réponse

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    • Unscrew the two screws on the right hand speaker with the #0 Phillips Head.

    • Unplug the speaker connector from the motherboard.

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    • Reaching under the daughter board, disconnect the connector.

    • It will be under the board in the area indicated.

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    • Unscrew the indicated 5.6mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    Incorrect screw removal info. Under and to the right of B3 no screw until further assembly.

    derek hale - Réponse

    The screws are numbered B1-B9 on the motherboard. There are three along the front edge not marked in this photo. The DVD drive screw is marked in this photo but it was removed previously.

    Wayne Sander - Réponse

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    • The motherboard can now be removed by pulling upwards, tilting it to the left of the laptop until the connectors clear the body of the laptop.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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3 commentaires

Please before removing the keyboard you should remove all the back screws because a couple of them are attached to the keyboard.

rpmarcolin - Réponse

Also before removing the palm rest, you should remove the 6 M2x3 screws where the battery is located.

rpmarcolin - Réponse

Hi, the top left screw on the motherboard (just to the right of the fan) is different than the others. What type of screwdriver do I need for this one?

Michael del Rio - Réponse

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