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...the Memory Module). 7. Gently remove the camera module from step 4 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 not...the Display Assembly). 9. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside ...
...the Memory Module). 7. Gently remove the camera module from step 4 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 not...the Display Assembly). 9. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside ...
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... so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from...
... so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from...
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... Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by... rest assembly (see Removing the I /O board (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Display Assembly). 10. CAUTION: To avoid...
... Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by... rest assembly (see Removing the I /O board (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Display Assembly). 10. CAUTION: To avoid...
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Place the AC adapter connector in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Support Brackets). 6. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 3. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 8. Back to the computer. Route the...
Place the AC adapter connector in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the support brackets (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Support Brackets). 6. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 3. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 8. Back to the computer. Route the...
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... to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the display cable grounding screw. 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 6. Be careful when removing it to the display assembly. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 9.
... to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the display cable grounding screw. 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 6. Be careful when removing it to the display assembly. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 9.
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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 secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board. 5. CAUTION: To ... pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. 1 hard-drive assembly 3 screw 2 pull-tab 7. WARNING...
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 secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board. 5. CAUTION: To ... pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. 1 hard-drive assembly 3 screw 2 pull-tab 7. WARNING...
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...to Contents Page Back to the computer. Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the four screws that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard drive. 5. Follow...hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 8. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the...
...to Contents Page Back to the computer. Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the four screws that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard drive. 5. Follow...hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 8. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the...
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... Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. 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 ...and ease the connectors on the I/O board. 1 I/O board 2 grounding screw 3 I/O board cable 11. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Removing the I /O board to the computer base. 12. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Damage due to ...
... Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Middle Cover). 8. 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 ...and ease the connectors on the I/O board. 1 I/O board 2 grounding screw 3 I/O board cable 11. Remove the support brackets (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Removing the I /O board to the computer base. 12. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Damage due to ...
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... step 5 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Replacing the I /O board grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the grounding screw. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
... step 5 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Replacing the I /O board grounding cable over the screw hole and replace the grounding screw. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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...-consuming to servicing that shipped with your computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the...
...-consuming to servicing that shipped with your computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the...
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... tabs up and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 1 keyboard cable 2 connector tabs (2) 3 system board connector 9. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Slide the tabs on the keyboard into place. 5. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the cable. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. Slide...
... tabs up and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 1 keyboard cable 2 connector tabs (2) 3 system board connector 9. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Slide the tabs on the keyboard into place. 5. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the cable. 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. Slide...
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Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7.
Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7.
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...base. 1 screw 2 status lights board cable 3 status lights board Replacing the Status Lights Board 1. Removing the Status Lights Board 1. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 information that...
...base. 1 screw 2 status lights board cable 3 status lights board Replacing the Status Lights Board 1. Removing the Status Lights Board 1. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 information that...
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... secures the status lights board to the computer. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 2. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Back to secure the cable. 5. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from...
... secures the status lights board to the computer. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 2. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Back to secure the cable. 5. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from...
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...) before working inside the computer. Removing the Memory Module 1. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not ... on each end of memory supported by your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your computer warranty. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see...
...) before working inside the computer. Removing the Memory Module 1. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not ... on each end of memory supported by your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your computer warranty. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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... tab in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security ® System. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to your computer and an electrical outlet...
... tab in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security ® System. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to your computer and an electrical outlet...
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...safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 8. CAUTION:...(see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ...
...safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 8. CAUTION:...(see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ...
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...triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black 6. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from its packaging. NOTE:... If you are keyed to the Mini-Card you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. 3. Press the other than Dell...
...triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black 6. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in Before You Begin. 2. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from its packaging. NOTE:... If you are keyed to the Mini-Card you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. 3. Press the other than Dell...
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... should perform repairs on the cable to avoid damage to the connectors when disconnecting a cable. 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent...board. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tab on your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
... should perform repairs on the cable to avoid damage to the connectors when disconnecting a cable. 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent...board. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tab on your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
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Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to the computer base. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer. Back to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to Contents Page 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8.
Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in damage to the computer base. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer. Back to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to Contents Page 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8.