Service Manual
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...in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 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 Flashing the BIOS...
...in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 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 Flashing the BIOS...
Service Manual
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... shipped with locking tabs; Also, before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing... damaging the computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer) and all open programs before you...
... shipped with locking tabs; Also, before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing... damaging the computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer) and all open programs before you...
Service Manual
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...tag: field, click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. The file downloads to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same... as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Go to step 4. Enter your desktop and is available ...
...tag: field, click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. The file downloads to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same... as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Go to step 4. Enter your desktop and is available ...
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...and avoid touching pins and contacts. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...Support Brackets). 12. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Middle Cover). 10. CAUTION: Only a...
...and avoid touching pins and contacts. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...Support Brackets). 12. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Mini-Card). 9. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Middle Cover). 10. CAUTION: Only a...
Service Manual
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Replace the battery (see Entering the Service Tag in and that the main battery is plugged in the BIOS). Turn on the computer. 3. Entering the Service Tag in damage to the computer. 17. Failure to enter the system setup program. 4. Ensure that no stray ... enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 18. Enter the service tag (see Replacing the Battery). 16. Navigate to Contents Page Turn on the computer. CAUTION: Before...
Replace the battery (see Entering the Service Tag in and that the main battery is plugged in the BIOS). Turn on the computer. 3. Entering the Service Tag in damage to the computer. 17. Failure to enter the system setup program. 4. Ensure that no stray ... enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 18. Enter the service tag (see Replacing the Battery). 16. Navigate to Contents Page Turn on the computer. CAUTION: Before...
Setup Guide
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... NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. These steps ...; 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 ...
... NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. These steps ...; 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 ...
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INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or "Contacting Dell" on page 61). NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 61. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board ...failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. If...
INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or "Contacting Dell" on page 61). NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 61. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board ...failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. If...
Setup Guide
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...Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is active. In the search results, select the option that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to enter the System Setup (BIOS...) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers.
...Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is active. In the search results, select the option that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to enter the System Setup (BIOS...) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers.