Inspiron N5110 / 15R are offered with Switchable LCD back cover and Standard back cover. You would need to place an order for the switchable LCD back cover at the point of sale (If you buy the system from a retailer please request for the system with switchable option available).
If you have purchased the system with a regular LCD back cover, you will not be able to upgrade to switchable LCD back cover later.
I'm facing the same issue. after going thorugh so many reviews i took it granded that the DELL N5110 has the Switchable lid as standard and i brought it. i wld have broken the entire screen tryin to open it.
I'M ASSUMING THAT THERE ARE TWO DELL 15R N5510 has the option with the button on the back 15R* isnt mention meaning no option, i dont have the lid switch. regretiing the buy
If you order it online you have the option to get the system with switchable lid. However when you buy it at a retail store you will need to confirm if the system has the switchable option or not at the point of sale.
taz not the fact. the term "15R" represents the swichable lid. As per reviews on many videos, i5's have the option. nyways i guess i just break it open with a screw driver or somthing :P
I priced the 15R and 17R on Dell before buying my 15R. I thought by the comercials that all the 15Rs had the switchable lids as well, but mine doesn't either... I didn't see a need to pay full price online at Dell, when Dell sells them on Ebay cheaper.... Alas though, they won't sell me a different lid on Ebay either...
Well I just bought a second-hand Inspiron 15R N5110 i7. It's the lovely peacock blue including the touchpad and the bezel around the keyboard. Looks stunning apart for the small scratches on the cover. But I thought I'd just buy one of the replacement switch covers in peacock.
On this particular machine it doesnt look like the cover is replaceable. There's no button for releasing the cover. The button is usually in the middle between the hinges acording to the manual and the video I have seen on how to do it.
We also already have a newer N5110 (also i7). THis is standard black/grey. This laptop does have the button in this location and it is possible to replace the cover. In fact it's so easy to do it's hard to imagine anyone would have a problem.
Both machines look identical apart from this button. Both have the same identical model number. However one has a replaceable screen and one does not.
I can't understand why Dell have done this!?! The manual even says it cover is replaceable - but AFAIK it's not!!
How do you replace the cover when there's no button to release it?
The systems were built both with and without the removeable back covers. If yours doesn't have a slide latch on the top of the screen near the webcam, it's not switchable. To change the color or back cover, you would need to replace the back cover/hinge assembly.
Niranjan2
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August 4th, 2011 09:00
Hello DreamLander,
Welcome to the Dell Community Forum.
Inspiron N5110 / 15R are offered with Switchable LCD back cover and Standard back cover. You would need to place an order for the switchable LCD back cover at the point of sale (If you buy the system from a retailer please request for the system with switchable option available).
If you have purchased the system with a regular LCD back cover, you will not be able to upgrade to switchable LCD back cover later.
I regret for the inconvenience caused to you.
-Niranjan
dreamlander
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July 14th, 2011 06:00
No help!?
Greatjazz
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August 2nd, 2011 13:00
I'm facing the same issue.
after going thorugh so many reviews i took it granded that the DELL N5110 has the Switchable lid as standard and i brought it. i wld have broken the entire screen tryin to open it.
dreamlander
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August 2nd, 2011 13:00
What is the real truth then?
Are there on the market 2 kind of models with and without the lid?
Greatjazz
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August 3rd, 2011 23:00
I'M ASSUMING THAT THERE ARE TWO
DELL 15R N5510 has the option with the button on the back
15R* isnt mention meaning no option, i dont have the lid switch. regretiing the buy
dreamlander
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August 4th, 2011 03:00
Yes, also I regreting buy this model :( .
dreamlander
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August 4th, 2011 13:00
It's confusing,it was a good ideea to rename the product with the switchable lid in order to differentiate them.
I thought all the new models Inspiron N5110 / 15R have this feature.
Niranjan2
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August 8th, 2011 10:00
Thank you for the feedback.
If you order it online you have the option to get the system with switchable lid. However when you buy it at a retail store you will need to confirm if the system has the switchable option or not at the point of sale.
-Niranjan
atifmas
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August 12th, 2011 12:00
Here is the real truth (as far as i know)
Switchable lid option is only available in i7 models of N5110, thats what i have. This was told by the shopkeeper i buy my laptop. Hope it helps you!
Greatjazz
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August 12th, 2011 23:00
taz not the fact. the term "15R" represents the swichable lid. As per reviews on many videos, i5's have the option. nyways i guess i just break it open with a screw driver or somthing :P
dwjgulf
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October 8th, 2011 18:00
I priced the 15R and 17R on Dell before buying my 15R. I thought by the comercials that all the 15Rs had the switchable lids as well, but mine doesn't either... I didn't see a need to pay full price online at Dell, when Dell sells them on Ebay cheaper.... Alas though, they won't sell me a different lid on Ebay either...
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October 9th, 2011 13:00
Do Dell sell on e-bay cheaper? I should take a look in e-bay. Do they honour same guarantees as a purchase on Dell site?
Do you know the answer?
Regards
dwjgulf
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October 9th, 2011 19:00
Yes, Dell sells the switch lids on ebay. You are buying from Dell.com
threadz
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March 23rd, 2013 20:00
I know this thread is old but...
Well I just bought a second-hand Inspiron 15R N5110 i7. It's the lovely peacock blue including the touchpad and the bezel around the keyboard. Looks stunning apart for the small scratches on the cover. But I thought I'd just buy one of the replacement switch covers in peacock.
On this particular machine it doesnt look like the cover is replaceable. There's no button for releasing the cover. The button is usually in the middle between the hinges acording to the manual and the video I have seen on how to do it.
We also already have a newer N5110 (also i7). THis is standard black/grey. This laptop does have the button in this location and it is possible to replace the cover. In fact it's so easy to do it's hard to imagine anyone would have a problem.
Both machines look identical apart from this button. Both have the same identical model number. However one has a replaceable screen and one does not.
I can't understand why Dell have done this!?! The manual even says it cover is replaceable - but AFAIK it's not!!
How do you replace the cover when there's no button to release it?
ejn63
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March 24th, 2013 10:00
The systems were built both with and without the removeable back covers. If yours doesn't have a slide latch on the top of the screen near the webcam, it's not switchable. To change the color or back cover, you would need to replace the back cover/hinge assembly.