Service Manual
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... for hard drives from the connector on the new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read... the safety information that shipped with your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard-drive assembly. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers...
... for hard drives from the connector on the new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read... the safety information that shipped with your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard-drive assembly. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers...
Service Manual
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... place. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Press the other than Dell, you are keyed to do so may damage the connector. The following table provides the antenna cable...
... place. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Press the other than Dell, you are keyed to do so may damage the connector. The following table provides the antenna cable...
Setup Guide
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...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with ...the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for more ...
...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with ...the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for more ...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum ... preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery ...be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum ... preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery ...be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive.
Setup Guide
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... any open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer. --Ensure that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting...
... any open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer. --Ensure that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting...
Setup Guide
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... system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the search field and press to start the Hardware...
... system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the search field and press to start the Hardware...
Setup Guide
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...the PSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want to an electrical outlet that .... Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. This will start running...
...the PSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want to an electrical outlet that .... Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. This will start running...
Setup Guide
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...are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 1. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for one time only. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 43 Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the ...
...are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 1. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for one time only. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 43 Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the ...
Setup Guide
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... code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10.
... code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10.
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...system will permanently remove any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...programs or drivers installed after you received your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your data files before...
...system will permanently remove any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...programs or drivers installed after you received your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your data files before...
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...will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. ...If possible, back up all data on page 47) to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received ...
...will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. ...If possible, back up all data on page 47) to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received ...
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... to your Service tag/Express Service Code - readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the bottom of your computer...documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users...: find safety best practices information for your computer the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order...
... to your Service tag/Express Service Code - readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the bottom of your computer...documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users...: find safety best practices information for your computer the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order...
Setup Guide
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... Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations possible Memory type one SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333 MHz) SODIMM 64 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers...
... Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations possible Memory type one SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333 MHz) SODIMM 64 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40