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Dell mobile workstation setup and quick reference guide (72 pages)
Summary of Contents for Dell inspiron M4040/14-N4050
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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:...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
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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.
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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. ...
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.
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. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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).
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 ...
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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 ...
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).
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. ...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 ...
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:...
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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.