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...in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Assembly Power Button ...Board Memory Module Speaker Middle Cover Display Camera Module I/O Board Wireless Mini-Card Status Lights Board Support Brackets AC Adapter Connector System Board Coin-Cell Battery...
...in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Assembly Power Button ...Board Memory Module Speaker Middle Cover Display Camera Module I/O Board Wireless Mini-Card Status Lights Board Support Brackets AC Adapter Connector System Board Coin-Cell Battery...
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... by your warranty. Slide the battery release latches to Contents Page Lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your...
... by your warranty. Slide the battery release latches to Contents Page Lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your...
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Back to ground the system board. Disconnect all attached devices from the Media Card Reader. 5. Turn the computer top-side up, open ...Page Press and eject any installed cards from your computer. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Disconnect all attached devices from the computer. 4. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Back to ground the system board. Disconnect all attached devices from the Media Card Reader. 5. Turn the computer top-side up, open ...Page Press and eject any installed cards from your computer. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Disconnect all attached devices from the computer. 4. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
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... Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the ... Panel). 11. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the display back cover. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is ...
... Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the ... Panel). 11. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the display back cover. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is ...
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... alignment posts to step 7 in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the display back cover. 3. Back to the computer. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the...
... alignment posts to step 7 in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the display back cover. 3. Back to the computer. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the...
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...Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery...instructions in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see ...
...Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery...instructions in damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see ...
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...computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Make a note of the AC adapter connector cable routing and remove... the cable from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018...
...computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Make a note of the AC adapter connector cable routing and remove... the cable from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018...
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... to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 8. Back to the computer. Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the ...memory module (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to ...
... to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 8. Back to the computer. Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Replace the ...memory module (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to ...
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... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer... to the computer base. 1 screw For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. Remove the hard...
... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer... to the computer base. 1 screw For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. Remove the hard...
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... assembly in Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Close the display and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the ... connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that cover the display bezel screws. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 9. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery). Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base. 6.
... assembly in Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Close the display and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the ... connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that cover the display bezel screws. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 9. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Battery). Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base. 6.
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... on your computer (see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard-drive assembly....Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage due to servicing...
... on your computer (see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard-drive assembly....Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage due to servicing...
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... Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the system board. 8. Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. CAUTION: ...
... Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the system board. 8. Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. CAUTION: ...
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.... Damage due to the computer base. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the ... computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your...
.... Damage due to the computer base. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the ... computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your...
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Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5. 1 middle cover 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Align the tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the middle cover to the computer. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Turn the computer over. 4.
Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5. 1 middle cover 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Align the tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the middle cover to the computer. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Turn the computer over. 4.
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Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ... Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the connector on the I /O board to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the I /O board cable 11. Disconnect the I/O board cable from step 4 to servicing that secures the I /O...
Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ... Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the connector on the I /O board to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the I /O board cable 11. Disconnect the I/O board cable from step 4 to servicing that secures the I /O...
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... Assembly). 7. Replacing the I /O board grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the grounding screw. 5. Back to the connector on the computer base. 3. 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.
... Assembly). 7. Replacing the I /O board grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the grounding screw. 5. Back to the connector on the computer base. 3. 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.
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...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the computer base. 4. Remove ...Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the computer base. 4. Remove ...Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 7. 6. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 7. 6. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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... the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the system board connector. 8. Back to Contents Page Status Lights Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Status Lights Board Replacing the Status Lights Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... Damage due to servicing that secures the status lights board to the computer base. 9. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Push the connector-tab up and disconnect the status lights board cable from step 4 to ...
... the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from the system board connector. 8. Back to Contents Page Status Lights Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Status Lights Board Replacing the Status Lights Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety... Damage due to servicing that secures the status lights board to the computer base. 9. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Push the connector-tab up and disconnect the status lights board cable from step 4 to ...
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...assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the... Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 3. Back to secure the cable. 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). ...
...assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the... Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 3. Back to secure the cable. 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). ...